Emily OBrien

Emily OBrien – Ghostwriter

I’m a freelance writer and editor who helps people tell better stories.

Overview

I ghostwrite website content, including product blurbs, blog posts, newsletter copy, case studies, and brochures. Before I started writing full-time, I was a marketing director for production and recording studios, working mainly on radio and TV commercials for about a decade. So, nailing branding and voice is my jam.

I’m the former senior editor of SUCCESS magazine, where I covered mindset, business, and high-performance living. My work spans elevated lifestyle, personal development, and shelter publications, with bylines in Good Housekeeping, 5280 Home, Yahoo! Life, Log & Timber Home Living, Denver Life, and more.

Shaped by extensive travel and a formative stint living in Sydney that broadened my perspective (and curiosity), I have gone on to profile visionary founders, standout creatives, celebrities, and world-class athletes—always drawn to the story behind the success.

Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

SUCCESS Magazine

Sep, 2023 — Mar, 2026 (over 2 years)
Served as a strategic partner to the editor-in-chief, playing a pivotal role in shaping the editorial direction and voice of SUCCESS magazine across both print and digital platforms.

Self-employed

Jan, 2012 — Present
Exploring mindset, business and high-performance living through wellness, lifestyle, travel and architecture. I highlight authentic entrepreneurs—and the environments, habits, and ideas that shape how they live and work. Clients include Jenny, Scripps News, yahoo! life, SUCCESS, City Lifestyle, Indesignlive.com, Good Housekeeping, Denver Life, Simplemost, Don’t Waste Your Money, The List, Health eCareers, 5280.com, Traditional Building, 
Log Home Living, Period Homes, New Old House, Chicago Health, Old House Online, 
Modern In Denver, Sterling-Rice Group, Raleigh Magazine, Colorado Builder and more.

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