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I'm a writer, editor, and translator with a diverse background spanning journalism, fiction, and screenwriting. Since 2009 I’ve freelanced, contributed to BetterHelp's editorial team, and helped develop content for educational apps, researching mental health topics and shaping long-form articles. Beyond nonfiction, I publish fiction, poetry, and translated works, and I co-founded Greenbeards Magazine. I love collaborating with clients to turn ideas into compelling stories for film, games, books, and digital media.…I'm a writer, editor, and translator with a diverse background spanning journalism, fiction, and screenwriting. Since 2009 I’ve freelanced, contributed to BetterHelp's editorial team, and helped develop content for educational apps, researching mental health topics and shaping long-form articles. Beyond nonfiction, I publish fiction, poetry, and translated works, and I co-founded Greenbeards Magazine. I love collaborating with clients to turn ideas into compelling stories for film, games, books, and digital media.

Mariana Sabino

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I'm a writer, editor, and translator with a diverse background spanning journalism, fiction, and screenwriting. Since 2009 I’ve freelanced, contributed to BetterHelp's editorial team, and helped develop content for educational apps, researching mental health topics and shaping long-form articles. Beyond nonfiction, I publish fiction, poetry, and translated works, and I co-founded Greenbeards Magazine. I love collaborating with clients to turn ideas into compelling stories for film, games, books, and digital media.…I'm a writer, editor, and translator with a diverse background spanning journalism, fiction, and screenwriting. Since 2009 I’ve freelanced, contributed to BetterHelp's editorial team, and helped develop content for educational apps, researching mental health topics and shaping long-form articles. Beyond nonfiction, I publish fiction, poetry, and translated works, and I co-founded Greenbeards Magazine. I love collaborating with clients to turn ideas into compelling stories for film, games, books, and digital media.

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I’m a writer, editor, and translator with a diverse background spanning journalism, fiction, and screenwriting. Since 2009 I’ve freelanced, contributed to BetterHelp’s editorial team, and helped develop content for educational apps, researching mental health topics and shaping long-form articles.

Beyond nonfiction, I publish fiction, poetry, and translated works, and I co-founded Greenbeards Magazine. I love collaborating with clients to turn ideas into compelling stories for film, games, books, and digital media.

Skills

Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Portuguese

Advanced

Work Experience

Writer and Editor at BetterHelp

March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026

Editorial team member; Researched, wrote, and edited long-form articles on psychological and educational topics.

Freelance Writer/Editor at Freelance

June 1, 2009 - Present

Research and write articles on mental health topics. Researched, developed, and wrote stories (playlists and chapters centered on particular works) for Gaiali (now Yuno), an educational app.

Scriptwriter and Story Developer at Filmes de Perto / MEW Studios

June 1, 2009 - Present

Co-wrote screenplays under contract for a Brazilian film production company; Pitched, outlined storylines, and wrote scripts for MEW Studios; Edited dialogue for two RPG video games (Spy Wars and Profit Motive) and one manga Ghostwriter.

Ghostwriter at Independent clients

December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018

Developed and revised plot outlines and wrote serialized novellas; Outlined and wrote screenplays for features and shorts for individual clients based on their concepts.

Literary Translator at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Translated a short story (Leo Falcão’s The Storm) and flash fiction (Ever Ribeiro’s Fable) from Portuguese to English.

Co-editor and Founder at Greenbeards Magazine

August 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Co-founded Greenbeards Magazine, an online and print literary journal; Read and selected writers, photographers, and illustrators for publication.

Story Analyst at Stillking Films

June 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Wrote coverage (logline, plot summary, and recommendation) of novels and screenplays for the development department of Stillking Films, an international film production company.

English Teacher at New World Teachers

August 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Planned lessons using textbooks and current topics; Taught English to groups and individuals; Helped students with letter writing; Tailored classes to suit individual preferences and English level.