Folakemi Ademola

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I'm Folakemi Ademola, a writer, editor, and formatter from Nigeria, and a graduate of the University of Lagos.

About

I’m Folakemi Ademola, a writer, editor, and formatter from Nigeria, and a graduate of the University of Lagos. My work spans ebooks, movie scripts, and screenplays, and I bring the same close attention to structure and voice whether I’m writing a story from scratch or refining someone else’s manuscript for publication.

Over the years, I’ve written more than 70 scripts and worked closely with authors to get their books publication-ready, helping many of them reach print and digital release. What sets me apart is the range I offer under one roof: I don’t just write, I edit and format too, which means clients get a consistent hand guiding their project from first draft to finished, polished product, without having to coordinate between multiple freelancers.

Employment and project experience
Freelance Ebook Writer & Editor — Self-Employed
2018 – Present
Wrote and edited ebooks, and helped independent authors prepare manuscripts for publication, including formatting for self-publishing platforms.

Freelance Screenwriter — Self-Employed
2017 – Present
Wrote over 70 scripts and screenplays for independent clients and personal projects.

Manuscript Editor — Independent Authors
2019 – Present
Provided editing for authors preparing books for publication, contributing to the successful release of multiple titles.

  • Joined August 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • GermanFluent
  • ItalianFluent
  • YorubaFluent
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Other
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 2

LISA BERMAN — “Agnes of Rome”

Wrote this feature-length historical drama screenplay from the Lisa’s initial concept, developing it into a full script. Set in Rome in 291 AD under Emperor Diocletian’s persecution of Christians, the story follows themes of faith, oppression, and resilience through richly drawn characters navigating a dangerous and turbulent era. Responsibilities included full script development — structuring the narrative, building character arcs, and crafting historically grounded scene work — translating the client’s core ideas into a complete, production-ready screenplay.

  • Screenplay Writer
  • Screenwriter
  • Script Supervisor

Book Editing & Formatting — “A Jamaican Country Girl: A Journey of Faith, Hardship & Triumph” by Dian E. Walters

Edited and formatted this memoir for publication, a deeply personal account tracing the author’s life from a rural upbringing in Jamaica through migration, motherhood, entrepreneurship, personal hardship, and eventual triumph. Responsibilities included refining the manuscript for clarity, flow, and consistency across 21 chapters, while preserving the author’s authentic voice and emotional tone throughout. Also formatted the front matter (dedication, acknowledgments, foreword, author bio) and full manuscript layout to meet publication-ready standards.

Work experience

Book editor · Self EmployedMar 2026 – Present · 9 mos

Freelance book editor with experience helping authors prepare manuscripts for publication. Edited and formatted numerous books, contributing to their successful release, while also writing ebooks and screenplays as part of a broader freelance writing practice.

Children book writer · Self EmployedSep 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

Freelance children's book writer crafting imaginative, age-appropriate stories that spark curiosity and a love of reading in young readers. Skilled at blending engaging storytelling with clear, accessible language, helping authors and independent projects bring warm, memorable stories to life from concept to publication-ready manuscript.

Screenwriter · Freelancer.comFeb 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 10 mos

Freelance screenwriter with over 70 scripts written, spanning drama, thriller, comedy, romance, and action, for independent clients and personal projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts · University of Lagos2019 – 2023

My time at UNILAG didn't just build my foundation in English, it sharpened my instinct for language and story. I began freelancing as a writer and editor while still a student, taking on projects that let me test what I was learning in real time. By the time I graduated, I already had a body of work behind me, which gave me a head start most freelancers only reach years into their career.

Certifications and awards

KDP/Self-Publishing2021 – 2023

KDP/Self-Publishing Skilled in formatting and preparing manuscripts for Amazon KDP and other self-publishing platforms, ensuring books meet publication standards from file setup to final upload.

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