Akshata Shanbhag || Freelance Writer
Content writing for luxury watch & fine jewelry brands & retailers
Let's give your audience something worth reading beyond the sales pitch — from guides to movements, complications, and gemstones to articles on craftsmanship, heritage, and design.My background in tech writing taught me how to get to grips with complex subjects and make them accessible to readers. And experience with keyword research taught me how to balance search intent and business goals.Now I want to put those skills to work for you.Our goal will be simple: to paint a clear picture for your reader so they can understand their options and choose the right piece from your collection.
Selected Work
Our Best Watches by Hamilton
Our Best Salmon Dials
Our Best GMT Watches
Our Best Women's Watches
Our Best Vintage-Inspired WatchesOTHER EXPERIENCE
As a tech writer, I earned bylines in MakeUseOf and Lifewire. I’ve also carried out keyword research, identified content gaps, and optimized pages for SEO for MakeTechEasier and Time+Tide Watches.Beyond tech and watches, I’ve ghostwritten destination articles for a travel blog, book synopses for an e-commerce brand, and website content for a cosmetic physician.
Testimonials
"It was always, always a pleasure to see one of Akshata’s articles land in my editing queue. Editing her work was a breeze, thanks to her attention to detail, knowledge of Apple platforms, and clear writing style. As an editor, I could have confidence that any article Akshata authored would do the topic justice. She’s excellent at what she does, which makes the editor’s job straightforward."~ Ben Stegner, Former Deputy Editor at MakeUseOf
"I’ve worked with Akshata for a better part of a decade and I can whole-heartedly vouch for her. She’s talented, dedicated, meticulous, savvy, and efficient. Over the years, we’ve implemented several workflows together and Akshata played a huge role in ensuring success. She’s a very driven person, and as a writer, editor, analyst or coordinator, Akshata can execute any role seamlessly. I’ve worked with her in every capacity and again, I fully vouch for her."~ Jackson Chung, Former CEO at MakeUseOf | CTO at Time+Tide Watches
"I had the pleasure of working with Akshata during her time as a freelance writer at MUO, where she contributed to the Productivity section. Akshata is a quick learner with a keen eye for detail. She consistently delivered high-quality work, always meeting deadlines with minimal edits required. Her positive attitude and responsiveness to feedback made collaboration a seamless experience. Later at Make Tech Easier, Akshata showcased her skills in keyword research and handled tasks with reliability and ease. I highly recommend Akshata for her dedication, professionalism, and strong work ethic."~ Christina Sieber, Former Windows and Productivity Editor at MakeUseOf
A little about me
Hi, I'm Akshata :) I write for brands and retailers that give people something wonderful to daydream about — a first Rolex, a Love bracelet that marks a relationship milestone, a Patek that will become an heirloom one day. Objects that promise to become a part of our memories.I started my career collecting short-term gigs like a magpie collects shiny objects. It was only when I discovered writing as a viable career option that I realized it could help me live many lives in one.When I’m not working, I'm usually sneaking in a catnap, discovering new internet bylanes, or exploring offline markets and cafes. My party trick? Reciting the alphabet backwards.Click on one of the buttons below to get in touch with me.
