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.

Folakemi Ademola

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Book editor at Self Employed
March 4, 2026 - Present
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 at Self Employed
September 25, 2020 - Present
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 at Freelancer.com
February 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance screenwriter with over 70 scripts written, spanning drama, thriller, comedy, romance, and action, for independent clients and personal projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Lagos
March 11, 2019 - August 25, 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.

Qualifications

KDP/Self-Publishing
September 7, 2021 - November 15, 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.

Industry Experience

Other, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment
    AGNES OF ROME

    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.

    A Jamaican Country Girl: A Journey of Faith, Hardship & Triumph

    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.