Hi, I'm Chantel. Welcome to my profile! ^^ I'm a versatile freelancer driven by a deep love for creative writing and editing, and a passion for all things literature, games, art, and computers. Here's what I can do for you: 🖋️ Writing, Transcription, and Translation: * Fluent in Afrikaans and English. * Understand basic Brazilian Portuguese. 📝 Proofreading and Editing: * Specialized in creative projects, novels, websites, blogs, and social media posts. * Open to academic and business writings. 📚 Creative Writing and Beta Reading: * Genres I excel in: Young Adult, Action Adventure, Drama, Romance, Fantasy, Magic Realism, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Horror, and Paranormal. 🔍 Research: * Skilled in researching both fiction and non-fiction topics. 💻 Computer Repairs and Troubleshooting: * Lifelong computer enthusiast with a track record of successful repairs. A Bit More About Me: 🌟 Pros: * Hardworking and dependable. * A perfectionist with a commitment to meeting deadlines. * Available day or night; message me anytime. 🌟 Cons: * Prefer communication through messages; not comfortable with calls. * Work best independently; not comfortable in group settings. * Need time to think; quick requests aren't my forte. 🌟 My Journey So Far: * Acquired in-depth knowledge of computers. Extensive background in repairs and troubleshooting. * Successfully wrote and published a novella in collaboration with a publisher in 2015. * Wrote tech and travel articles for two years (2017-2018). * Worked as a creative writer and editor for five years (2018-2023). * Participated in AI training in 2023. * Reviewed transcription tasks in 2023. * Undertook proofreading and translation projects from 2023 to 2024.