Hi! Thanks for checking me out! I offer a multitude of writing services, such as creative writing, article writing, stub writing, copyediting and proofreading! I look forward to working with you!NEW: if you're interested in developing your writing skills, whether for school, work, or even to become a commission writer, I now offer tutoring services for writing!To commission my services, do contact me to work out the details! l accept payment via PayPal.I work on commissions on a first-come-first-serve basis, so I will start work on your commission once it reaches your turn on the queue and I've received payment.

Writing Services

I have experience writing both fiction and non-fiction, including creative writing, blog writing and article writing.For fictional works, I specialise in:
- Realism
- Romance
- Light FantasyFor non-fiction work, I specialise in:
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
- ML/AI
- Linguistics and LanguagesHowever, I can and will do requests outside these areas, so feel free to give my services a try!I will do:
- Fanfictions
- OCs
- Technical pieces
- Reviews
- Website articlesI won't do:
- NSFW
- Gore and extreme violence
- Your homework (no school reports, thesis, book assignments, etc.)Note that I reserve the right to turn down requests if I am not comfortable with the work given.After discussing with you and receiving payment, I will write up a first draft to get feedback for my ideas and the more macro aspects of the story. After the first round of editing, minor revisions are acceptable, but major edits or rewrites may incur an additional charge, so if there's anything you don't like about the first draft, please voice it out!The time taken to fulfil each order will depend on the length, as well as my schedule. As a rough estimate, it should take around 3 days for every 500 words for fiction commissions. I will need more time for non-fiction commissions (time needed to research and cross-check), but as a very rough estimate, it should take around 4 or 5 days for every 500 words.

Pricing

Fiction:
(max. 15,000 words)Base Fee (500 words): $10 USD
Additional Words: $2 USD/100 words (or part thereof)(An additional charge may be incurred if extensive worldbuilding or ideation is needed. I will inform you if this is the case!)Non-Fiction:
(max. 3,500 words)Base Fee (500 words): $12.50 USD
Additional Words: $2.5 USD/100 words (or part thereof)*Note that the final word count will be ±20 words, as it is not possible to write to an exact word count. (You will not be charged if I exceed the word count)

Editing Services

I also offer proofreading and copyediting services for a variety of works, including creative writing, article writing and academic writing.Proofreading vs. CopyeditingProofreading mostly involves picking out minor errors in a final draft, such as spelling errors, capitalisation errors, punctuation errors and grammatical errors.Copyediting involves a more thorough editing process, where consistency, sentence flow, word choice, cohesion, clarity and concision are checked and corrected.Do note that I do not do developmental editing (a more macro form of editing where major plot holes, major inconsistencies, etc. are checked for) or substantial edits (complete rewriting, addition of text, etc.).Similarly, for each order, the length that I will take will depend on the length, as well as my schedule. As a rough estimate, it should take around 1-2 days for every 500 words to proofread, and slightly more for copyediting.

Pricing

There is a minimum of 500 words for each order. However, if you really want to, I can take orders of less than 500 words; although, I will still charge for 500 words.(max. 20,000 words)
Proofreading: $0.011 USD/word
Copyediting: $0.016 USD/word

Oyamazaki in Winter: A short story set in my hometown of Oyamazaki (Otokuni District, Kyoto, Japan) about a homeless wanderer in winter.
Chong Yun x Xing Qiu (sample): The introductory portion to a Xingyun fanfiction that puts a spin on narratives by using written letters and commentary as a vehicle for the story.
Bless (sample): A sample of my book, "Bless", which details the journey of two young men in Singapore and how they explore their sense of self as they grow close through tumults and turmoils.

1. Contact me on Discord (@shouharuka) to start a discussion on your project / lesson plan!
- My timezone is GMT+8, but i sometimes am awake in the middle of the night.2. Send me your email so I can send you an invoice (where you can pay me using either your card or PayPal).3. I will notify you once I receive payment and will start work on your commission once your turn on my queue comes! For students, I'll simply see you on the agreed-upon date(s)!

I now offer writing tutoring services! Whether you're looking to upskill yourself for future lines of work, school, or even to become a commission writer yourself, anyone with an interest in writing can benefit from a little guidance. For a competitive price, you too can gain a greater command of language and unlock your own potential!Lessons can either be online or in person for Singaporean students.To find out more or to book your first lesson, do contact me to work out the details!

My Philosophy

From my experiences in school, I understand first-hand how educational systems can fail to equip students with the skills they need to author engaging prose of their own. From having to cover a broad curriculum and attend to numerous students at once, students rarely get the dedicated attention necessary to hone their writing craft. As a result, they often have to rely on memorising model essays, passages, and copy-paste formulae to write "well" enough for a high grade. This often leads otherwise brilliant writers astray from being the independent writers they could be, plagued with soulless writing even to adulthood.If you've ever felt incapable of writing a persuasive paragraph without Chat-GPT telling you what to say, maybe you've fallen victim to this as well!There are many tutors who may simply seek to supplement your array of model essays while glossing over techniques, or try to have you remember a myriad different literary techniques to use religiously. While they may seem to produce quick results, I believe in letting your inner child guide your writing hand. Working together with me for a personal experience, you'll get to explore the nature of language for yourself and forge your own path forwards!

Who is This For?

I cater to a wide range of prospective students who may be:
- Struggling with writing essays in school (≥13 years old)
- Looking to get into creative work (authors, freelancers, etc.)
- Budding authors feeling held back
- Simply interested in writing!You will benefit best if you:
- Have at least a basic understanding of English grammar and vocabulary (B1-B2)
- Are willing to actively participate in lessons
- Are willing to discover and not be spoon-fedWhat you can expect:
- Games and fun exercises
- Regular feedback
- Explanation with exploration, not lectures
- Heavy focus on hands-on learningTo be transparent, if you do work best with memorising passages and vocabulary lists, or if you prefer lecture-style lessons (though I do sometimes hold webinars), I may not be the right tutor for you. If you aren't sure, contact me for a free consultation or a $15 USD 1 hour trial lesson!

Qualifications

- Professional proofreader, editor, and translator since 2020
- Freelance and commission writer since 2019
- DSTA Polytechnic Digital Scholarship recipient
- SST Entrance Scholarship recipient
- 3.96 CGPA (out of 4) and two-time Director's Honour Roll recipient from Singapore Polytechnic
- Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level English Distinction (8 ELR2B2-C)

Pricing

I charge a flat rate of $20 USD/hour, although more accessible prices are available for schooling students. A 1 hour trial lesson is also available for $15 USD!Small groups of 2-4 get a discounted rate of just $15 USD/hour per person, so bring along a friend or two if you can!Contact me to find out more or book your first lesson!Payment will be made prior to the lesson to account for the pre-lesson preparation each student will receive. Lesson cancellation must be done at least 72 hours before the arranged date (unless due to unforeseen circumstances), after which only a partial refund (50%) will be given.