Sara Murphy, PhD

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Are you:

  • a publication that needs storytellers?

  • a writer stuck in a career plateu?

  • an academic ready for change?

Writing

With unlimited content out there, jockeying for the attention of your audience, you need a sharp wordsmith in your arsenal.

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Editing

Professional editing can elevate your rough draft to its fullest potential. Bestsellers and first time authors alike–both fiction and nonfiction–value my trained eye on their work.

Coaching

If you’re considering a freelance writing career and need some guidance, look no further. Learn how to determine your ideal hourly rate and create sustainable work-life balance.

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Hi, I’m Sara.

I’m a former academic turned independent journalist, editor, and storyteller.

I’ve written on everything from personal finance to K-pop, hurricane recovery to pet custody.

I also run The Pitching Hour, a weekly community for writers who want more and better bylines.

Learn more about me
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  • "Sara took in a lot of info on an unknown topic quickly, and wrote an elegant article that we did not change at all. [She] took time to understand our publication so we didn’t have to rewrite for style. Plus all the basics like grammar and punctuation were great, and [she is a] super nice person!”

    —Teresa

    HEALING VOICES MAGAZINE

  • “Sara is an excellent writer who pays close attention to details and technical requirements for professional writing assignments. Her impeccable work is always submitted on time and I never need to edit or revise anything she completes independently. Her research skills made her a valuable asset to our team this year and we look forward to working with her on future projects.”

    —Kimberly Frith, Owner

    ALTO SUSTAINABILITY

  • “Sara has been a great help for my teaching statement and diversity statement. She listened to what I needed and were able to make it better than I expected! I would without doubt recommend her to anyone who needs statements for faculty positions or industry jobs!!!”

    —Runjing Lu, PhD Candidate in Economics

    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO