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Richard A.

Los Angeles, California

$85/hr
5.0
387 jobs

As a seasoned Comedy Writer with over 20 years of diverse joke, script, and copywriting experience, I have a proven track record of finding the humor in any subject. Whether you need to punch up a script, deliver a toast, or make your webpage pop, I can customize funny to fit your needs.

  • Comedy Writing
  • Comedy
  • Creative Writing
  • Humor
  • Humor Writing
  • Joke
  • Content Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Script
  • Writing
  • Video Commercial
  • Movie
  • Screenwriting
  • Scriptwriting
  • Speeches
Arielle A.

West Hollywood, California

$25/hr
5.0
11 jobs

Hi there! I am a writer in the Los Angeles area. I'm here to help you take your work to the next level. Whether you need a full blog post or social media post written, or you just want to add some extra humor to your web page, novel, or script, I've got you covered. I work with all kinds of documents, including essays, manuscripts, memos, emails, ad copy, web pages, and more. I'm skilled at providing the kind of humor that is required of the project, whether that's light chuckles for an otherwise dry conference speech, or taking an existing punchline to the next level. I'm always sure to make suggestions that are appropriate to the tone and type of piece it is. I also offer basic notes and proofreading help when needed. I have over 250 five-star reviews for my work on Fiverr, but I'm trying to navigate away from them. I'm looking forward to working with you! Arielle

  • Comedy Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Script Revision
  • Beta Reading
Jared N.

Los Angeles, California

$80/hr
5.0
643 jobs

If you're looking to draw in an audience with comedy or have your content really pop, look no further! I'm a trained comedy writer with over a decade of professional experience. I've written Funny Or Die originals, worked in house as a video writer at College Humor, The Disney Channel and Conde Nast, programmed content for a top YouTube channel (The Fine Brothers) and have written humor articles for The New Yorker and McSweeney's. I've also run a production company that focused on branded and commercial work. I consulted on the original Dollar Shave Club video that propelled the company from start-up to billion dollar valuation. As well as being Top-Rated, I have an Expert-Vetted badge -- awarded to the top 1% on the platform. I take my job seriously, work fast, and dedicate my full energy to making sure the best and funniest material is on the page.

  • Comedy
  • Humor Writing
  • Video Editing
  • Film Production
  • Comics
  • Copy Editing
  • Final Draft
  • Copywriting
  • Scriptwriting
  • TV Screenplay
  • Ad Copy
  • Video Production
Beth S.

West Hollywood, California

$65/hr
5.0
102 jobs

- Did you or your kids watch "That's So Raven?" I was a writer on the show and came up with the iconic title. -Do you like Kathy Griffin? I’ve written for her. - Do you like Monty Python? I’ve written for Eric idle. - Do you like Louis Anderson? You've got the idea. My other writing experience includes stand up, sketch, and improv in New York, and Los Angeles. As a copywriter, I’ve worked for several agencies, writing scripts, ads and social media. So whether it's writing your script, punching it up, giving feedback on it, result-delivering ad copy, jokes for your standup routine, or a roast or toast for that big occasion, I'll bring my expertise and skills to get your job to the next level.

  • Comedy Writing
  • Comedy
  • Humor
  • Humor Writing
  • Joke
  • Copywriting
  • Copy Editing
  • Scriptwriting
  • TV Screenplay
  • Speech Writing
Tom C.

Pacific Grove, California

$60/hr
5.0
245 jobs

I'm a highly-experienced scriptwriter, editor and TV, film and video producer with a track record of writing and producing projects that attract an audience and get results. I specialize in explainers, corporate films, non-profit videos, TV series, and other message-driven content. I was the creator and EP of the documentary series "NHL Trophy Case" for NHL Network, and was the producer, director, and writer for the series "Cash Cab" on Discovery Channel, which became one of the most successful TV series of the 2000s. I won three Emmy Awards for my work on that series. I've also produced reality series for MTV, MSNBC and others. I've produced and written videos and short films for corporations, non-profits, and other organizations such as Apple, Informatica, Palo Alto Networks, SoftServe Infragistics, Humane Society of the United States, CP Capital, University of Redlands, and dozens of other start-ups, brands and other organizations. I specialize in clever - sometimes comedic - wording and concepts, I know how to create and build a message-driven video, and have deep production knowledge as well as a large list of connections in the industry. I work closely with clients to create and develop concepts, write video scripts, design storyboards and then produce, direct and ultimately deliver highly effective videos and films. I'm incredibly talented, driven, and have a unique background that can make your project rise above the others. My clients include Apple, Palo Alto Networks, Informatica, SoftServe, Jivox, Appen, Feathery, Adobe, and others.

  • Comedy
  • Creative Writing
  • Storytelling
  • Branding
  • Creative Direction
  • Voice-Over
  • Scriptwriting
  • Short Video Ad
  • Screenwriting
  • Video Production
  • Ghostwriting
  • Writing
  • Film Production
  • Creative Strategy
  • Advertising
Peter G.

Los Angeles, California

$60/hr
5.0
328 jobs

Specializing in comedy (screenplays, TV, Web) but also all other genres. 20+ years experience with Movies, TV, Script Doctoring, Pilots, Treatments, Bibles, Pitches, Synopses, Editing, Formatting, and Commercials.

  • Comedy Writing
  • Comedy
  • Creative Writing
  • Humor Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Movie
  • Video Commercial
  • Scriptwriting
  • Screenwriting
  • Screenplay
  • Final Draft
  • TV Screenplay
  • Feature Writing
  • Story Editing
  • Synopsis Writing

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