Jamie R.Private profile: Upwork shows its earnings only to signed-in members, so we check it every few weeks, not daily. MRR here is a rough estimate (Upwork's six-month earnings ÷ months active). Last read Nov 5, 2026.

I am an author, illustrator, and I am the owner and president of J. Ruthenberg & Co. Writing Services, Inc., where I specialize in professional writing, creative writing, and illustration services. My writing services span across many different genres of fiction and nonfiction, including novels, children's books, and script writing. Additionally, I create illustration artwork in a range of genres with pencil and watercolor paint. Presently, I am the author and/or illustrator of over 14 published books, including a children's book series titled The Miles Series that I both write and illustrate. My educational history includes a BA in English from Michigan State University, a BS in Elementary Education from Oakland University, and an MA in English - Writing and Rhetoric from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I have been a full-time college lecturer of English and creative writing, a freelance writer and artist, and I am presently a published author and illustrator.