Kris M Smith

A Top-Rated provider at Upwork since 2008 (when it was Elance), I have a 99% success rate there and thousands of projects under my belt. I have been a professional freelance copywriter since January 2007. (My first nationally-published feature article was in January 1969.)

I have been writing/editing/enhancing (copy and content) for Scholastic Book Fairs for four years. The company is thrilled with me. "Without exaggeration you are the best copywriter I’ve ever worked with…and I’ve worked with many. You are not only fast, talented and reasonably priced, but you are a joy to work with and know.” Teryl McLane, Scholastic Book Fairs April 4, 2018

In May 2015 and January 2016 I won “Best of” writing awards at Thumbtack for satisfying all of my clients.

Author of ten books (three bestsellers in their niche categories when they debuted at Amazon in 2001, 2011 and 2012). Most popular title “DeForest Kelley Up Close and Personal, A Harvest of Memories from the Fan Who Knew Him Best” can be found at Amazon.

Conversion Rates History:

If you’re familiar with business coach John Assaraf (bestselling author and business coach) I served as editor and copy-enhancer on some of his projects (informational products and marketing pieces) in 2014 and 2015. One of the pieces I edited/enhanced for him converted at 33 to 36%, depending on whether the long or shorter version was sent, according to his marketing manager.

A 4-part drip email campaign that I wrote from scratch recently achieved an open rate of between 15% and 30% depending on the specific email. The client was hoping for a 2% or better open rate. (I do not guarantee conversion rates, but these email campaigns were for cold and warm potential clients, and both were opened at rates far beyond the expectations of the client.)