I'm an experienced story coach, professional developmental editor, and premium ghostwriter. Writers and authors hire me to shape their manuscripts into compelling stories, or to tell their stories for them as a ghostwriter. As a developmental editor and story coach, my specialties are character development and story structure. I work with clients to improve their writing and get their manuscripts ready for publication. As an author and ghostwriter, I bring my own experience and a wide range of skills to my services as developmental editor and story coach. I help writers transform their concepts into captivating, well-structured narratives ready for publication or adaptation. My expertise lies in character development and story structure, where I provide guidance on refining plot arcs, deepening character complexity, and enhancing emotional impact so the work resonates with its intended audience. Working across formats such as novel manuscripts, TV/film scripts, and serialized fiction, I am able to tailor my approach to the needs of my clients. I've had the opportunity to work with bestselling authors, and am experienced in striking a balance between enhancing the story the writer wants to tell, and reaching the narrative's full potential to make a lasting impact in the market.

Jakob Straub

I'm an experienced story coach, professional developmental editor, and premium ghostwriter. Writers and authors hire me to shape their manuscripts into compelling stories, or to tell their stories for them as a ghostwriter. As a developmental editor and story coach, my specialties are character development and story structure. I work with clients to improve their writing and get their manuscripts ready for publication. As an author and ghostwriter, I bring my own experience and a wide range of skills to my services as developmental editor and story coach. I help writers transform their concepts into captivating, well-structured narratives ready for publication or adaptation. My expertise lies in character development and story structure, where I provide guidance on refining plot arcs, deepening character complexity, and enhancing emotional impact so the work resonates with its intended audience. Working across formats such as novel manuscripts, TV/film scripts, and serialized fiction, I am able to tailor my approach to the needs of my clients. I've had the opportunity to work with bestselling authors, and am experienced in striking a balance between enhancing the story the writer wants to tell, and reaching the narrative's full potential to make a lasting impact in the market.

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I’m an experienced story coach, professional developmental editor, and premium ghostwriter. Writers and authors hire me to shape their manuscripts into compelling stories, or to tell their stories for them as a ghostwriter. As a developmental editor and story coach, my specialties are character development and story structure. I work with clients to improve their writing and get their manuscripts ready for publication.

As an author and ghostwriter, I bring my own experience and a wide range of skills to my services as developmental editor and story coach. I help writers transform their concepts into captivating, well-structured narratives ready for publication or adaptation.

My expertise lies in character development and story structure, where I provide guidance on refining plot arcs, deepening character complexity, and enhancing emotional impact so the work resonates with its intended audience.

Working across formats such as novel manuscripts, TV/film scripts, and serialized fiction, I am able to tailor my approach to the needs of my clients. I’ve had the opportunity to work with bestselling authors, and am experienced in striking a balance between enhancing the story the writer wants to tell, and reaching the narrative’s full potential to make a lasting impact in the market.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Writer & Expert Storyteller
January 1, 2015 - Present
Author of literary fiction in English and German and of books for children; ghostwriter of serialized fiction in romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Story coach and developmental editor helping other authors improve their manuscripts for publication. Writes online articles for clients on storytelling, literature, productivity, languages, travel, technology, and software/apps.
Senior Fiction Writer at Inkitt
December 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Ghostwriter, story coach, and developmental editor for serialized fiction for story apps.
German Content Specialist at eDreams ODIEGO
December 31, 2015 - July 21, 2025
Storytelling, management, copywriting, localization in collaboration with UX, SEO, CRM.
News Reporter at Softonic
December 31, 2014 - July 21, 2025
News reporting on tech and software topics, SEO research, copywriting, blog articles.
Global Travel Editor at Untapped Cities
December 31, 2013 - July 21, 2025
Article research and writing, SEO, contact with contributors, content management.
SEO Manager at GameDuell
December 31, 2013 - July 21, 2025
KPI reporting and SEO data analysis, content management, link building, copywriting.
Freelance Copyeditor at unlike media
December 31, 2013 - July 21, 2025
Copywriting and editing of international city guides, copywriting, content management.

Education

British-American Studies at University of Constance, Germany
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
English & North American Studies at Free University, Berlin
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education