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James M.

Writer & Editor | Ghostwriting, Marketing & Business Support

I'm James, a U.S.-based writer, editor, and marketer. I have extensive history in small business marketing management and content creation; as well as ghost writing, beta reading, and editorial services. My credentials are an undergraduate in English Literature, an MBA in Marketing, am pursuing my Ed.D. in applied learning with an expected completion date in Summer of '27, and am Google Project Manager certified. My work history is in business writing, content marketing, ghostwriting, editing, branding, and marketing strategy for businesses and authors. I also can offer virtual assistance, administrative support, and project coordination for businesses who need long-term support. I'm also the owner of James Mortellaro Writing Studio. I offer ghostwriting services, beta reading, editing, branding, and marketing strategy services for authors. Whether you need a single project completed or ongoing support, I bring a unique combination of creative, marketing, and organizational experience. I value clear communication, reliable work, and building long-lasting professional relationships.

🇺🇸Tampa, United States$34/hr100% JSS5.00 (5)Since Aug 2026

Earnings and projects

MRR
$389

Last 6 months ÷ 2.6 months active (since Aug 2026)

World#88,050 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#12,855 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
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Read daily since Oct 27, under 30 days

Total earnings
$1k

Billed in all: $1.1k

World#391,353 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#59,709 / 62.1k
Per project
$115

$128 in the last 6 months

World#296,960 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#44,935 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
8
75% fixed25% hourly
World#24,499 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,600 / 62.1k
Projects in all
9
78% fixed22% hourly
World#212,268 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#30,262 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$1.1kNothing earned since Oct 27Billed in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140Oct 27Nov 2Nov 7

Tracked from Oct 27, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 12% in Academic Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 3Sample Line Edit8 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 38%
  2. #70Proofreading Feedback385 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #19Top 18%
  3. #140Beta Reading738 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #79Top 19%
  4. #170Communication Strategy731 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #52Top 23%
  5. #190Professional Tone880 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #80Top 22%
  6. #211Line Editing910 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #119Top 23%
  7. #239Book Writing1,648 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #107Top 15%
  8. #327Ad Copy1,861 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #104Top 18%