🖊️ Hire Me ✏️
Hire me as a writer!
I am Michael P. Marpaung, and this is my freelance writer’s shop. You need something written? I’m your man.
I can write the following for you:
Articles
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Articles
The main service I provide. I have written and published hundreds of articles, reviews, and stories. The next one can be yours. To see my writing portfolio, check out my Linktree.
My Writing Sample
Germanicus Publishing (my works of fiction)
What People Have Said About Me and My Works
This is a nice writing with true history, easy to understand … I honor you, Michael Marpaung.
Your article … deeply resonated with me.
Michael P. Marpaung is an awesome writer, friendly guy who is very knowledgable … one cannot help but admire his dedication to his craft.
Use of Photography
I am also a photographer. That means my photos will be at your disposal to use for your article. Check out my Photo Gallery.
Alternatively, I can take some photos to use for your article. Keep in mind that I can only take pictures within the Jakarta Metropolitan Area.
Options for Your Article
There are two options for your article:
Published
Your article will be published in the newsletter Indonesian and American. The article will be under my name, but you will possess the copyright. Thus, you are free to publish it elsewhere provided I am given credit.
Private
Your manuscript will be sent to you by email. You are free to publish your article under your name.
My Commissioned Works So Far
A tribute article dedicated to a church elder of HKBP Kebayoran Baru.
Lake Toba as a Piece of Heaven*
A translation of an essay about Lake Toba by Pdt. Luhut P. Hutajulu
Original article in Indonesian: Danau Toba Bagaikan Kepingan Sorga
*[not a commissioned work per se, but related to one]
An article dedicated to the history of Christianity in North Sumatra as seen through the lens of HKBP Kebayoran Baru’s trip to Batak Land.
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Another service I provide. Job seekers, I know it’s tedious to put together a resume or a curriculum vitae. I completely understand. That’s why I’ll do it so you don’t have to. If you want to know what to expect, here’s my own curriculum vitae:
How to Hire Me
Contact me by email at marpaungauthor@gmail.com. You may also DM me on Substack (if you are a subscriber to Indonesian and American).
Alternatively, you can hire me on Upwork.
My Rates
My rates will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Contact me and tell me all about your commission. I will give you a quote based on the following factors:
Word Count / Length of work
Timeline
Miscellaneous Expenses (things I need to do to write this article, e.g. research, photography)
Payment
I accept payment in many ways, including Paypal, Buy Me A Coffee, and many others. Do not send me money until I have accepted/completed any work in writing.
Disclaimer
I, Michael P. Marpaung, am an independent writer. I am free to accept or decline all offers given to me. I am not in any way obligated to do any work until I agree to a commission in writing, either paper or electronic.