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I don't use Upwork very often, but as a professional writer I've had twenty years’ experience of writing for page, stage, web, and broadcast. This includes comedy sketches and one-liners for national radio, a wide variety of scripts for podcasts, YouTube videos, and live performance, blogs, articles, and jokes for social media, and topical comedy prep for many different radio/TV presenters and comedians. As a speechwriter, I've written for over a thousand clients, from Best Men, to CEOs, to high profile TV celebrities; creating funny, engaging material for performers and non-performers alike. My conceptual humour articles are regularly published by a variety of satirical websites in the USA, and my comic short fiction has appeared in many magazines and anthologies over the last decade, both in the UK and US.

✅ DO YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL SCRIPTWRITER, COMEDY WRITER, CREATIVE WRITER, OR CONTENT CREATOR WITH OVER 100K FOLLOWERS? ✅ DO YOU NEED SOMEONE ACADEMICALLY TRAINED TO A MASTER'S LEVEL OF EXPERTISE IN SCRIPT AND SCREEN WRITING? Most people can write — they just need help making it clear, engaging, funny, persuasive, or actually readable. That’s where I come in. I’m a professional screenwriter, comedian, and editor with more than 25 years of experience writing across film, comedy, social media, broadcast, and branded content. I currently have the animated feature film Wildheart in production in Japan, due for release in January 2026. IMDb: WILDHEART - KEYTALES STUDIO As a comedian and online creator, I’ve built an audience of more than 100K followers across Instagram and TikTok in just over a year, so I understand how to write for modern audiences with short attention spans and high expectations. I hold a First Class Honours degree in Scriptwriting and achieved a Distinction in my MA in Theatre, Film and Script. I’ve written for the BBC, radio, social platforms, scripts, articles, comedy, pitch decks, and creative projects across a wide range of formats. Whether you need: sharper copy stronger storytelling script editing punch-up comedy engaging social media writing clearer messaging or content that actually sounds human I can help make your work more effective, audience-focused, and memorable. Have a look through my client feedback and portfolio. I take deadlines seriously, communicate clearly, and care about delivering work that genuinely stands out. ------------------------------- UPWORK COMMISSIONS ------------------------------- COMMISSIONED ON UPWORK FOR. Advertising and copy. TV Pilot Writing. Short Script for Film. Full length feature script. Scripts for Theatre. Scripts for Animation. YouTube Writer. Instagram and TikTok. Social Media Marketing. Autobiography. Fiction Writing. Children's Stories Radio Advertising. Online Advertising. Stand up Comedy Writing. Humour Writing. Ghost Writing. Landing pages. Blogs and more... ––––––––––––––––– BBC and OTHERS ––––––––––––––––– John Scott has written and performed for. BBC Radio Scotland. BBC Scotland. BBC Radio 4. BBC Newcastle. ITV and STV. Commissioned theatre writer. (You can see clips/scripts within the portfolio section) –––––––––––––– AWARDS –––––––––––––– TAKE THE MIC AWARD Winner of the biggest cash prize ever awarded a comic at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. When winning the Take the Mic award and £12'000

Do you want to tell your story in your voice, but clearer, sharper and more entertaining? I can help. I am an experienced storyteller. Whatever you want to say I can help make you shorter, sharper, clearer and often funnier. I've helped populate YouTube channels, with orginal content, that grabs attention. All the way from the first seconds of the intro to the final seconds of the CTA. As a professional speechwriter, gag writer, and stand-up comic, I know how to create a good turn of phrase, writing lively content, and engaging with an audience. I've used these skills to help with web content that tells a client's story, Kick-starters that get things started. I also have extensive skills in working with AI and giving it that all important human touch. I can use all manner of AI tools, to produce human content that has real impact and always passes plagiarism filters. I've written for everyone from TED speakers to gurus and BBC comedy. I can upgrade bland AI content, develop prompts and I've even taught bots to tell jokes that are almost as funny as mine. Let me help you tell your story and put your message across.

Comedy and screen writer providing my services from last 4 years in the categories of Formal/Informal Comedy, Fiction, Non Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Thriller and lot more. I have extensive experience as I have worked with more than 200 individuals and agencies to help them produce their desired content. I have done BS honors in Literature and Linguistics which enhance my capabilities and approach towards thinking and producing more than expectations. Doubt it? Ping me.

Hello, Bonjour, Hola, My name is Johnny, I'm a comedy writer, stand-up comedian and travel writer. Coming from Ireland, I understand the importance of story-telling, it's one of the fundamental pillars of our culture. Everyone naturally loves good stories,we all grew up listening to them, cultivating us and teaching us a thing or two. I utilize this know-how skill to produce high-quality, engaging content and copy. I have a lot of experience writing for ads, scripts, speeches, websites, pretty much everything. I'm passionate about my work and take great pride in what I do, there is nothing better than making my clients laugh or receive empowering compliments. Who doesn't love compliments? Aside from being totally awesome, I'm also an avid traveler. I don't love travel, I LIVE it. I spent 6 years in South-east Asia ( I left after passport ran out of pages from too many visas). I have a unique perspective on the world from my experiences so if you want authenticity, i'm your dude.

There is no vision so vast, intimate, or out there that it cannot be communicated perfectly with the right words. I write for corporations that want their kids to like them and independent creators who want their parents to respect them. With an artistic background, an eye for structure, and a compulsion for wit and lyricism, I've tended to succeed where corporate meets consumer and where independents strive for high levels of creativity and professionalism. I employ color, elegance, intelligence, humor, wordplay, a few winks, and much hard work to ensure my clients are happy. My unique angle stems from my dual areas of expertise: on the one hand, I am a well-disciplined agency writer, comfortable delivering complex work on time and within budget; on the other, I am a musician, freelancer, and contrarian who can transition seamlessly into poetry, wit, irreverence, and pithy commentary. Clients most often bring me in to: —Ghostwrite memoirs and personal transformation stories that feel rich, human, and voice-driven (including for Olympic athletes, founders, and creatives). —Write brand scripts, keynote speeches, and web copy that blend sharp messaging with emotional punch. —Craft children’s books—sometimes rhyming, often offbeat, always memorable—with emotional clarity and playfulness. Every project is different—but if the story matters, I’m in. Upwork clients have said of their experience working with me (taken from my testimonials) … —“I must say, he is nothing short of remarkable. Steve is not only incredibly talented but also an amazing human being.” —“I have yet to ask him for help on a project that he hasn’t vastly improved the idea. He is a testament to the writing profession.” —“Steve is a gift of a human. I'm glad to have met and worked with him. He truly has exceptional talent.” —“Steve did a fantastic job on a challenging assignment.” —“Usually, when I work with freelancers, the work takes weeks to months. He had it done in days and turnover in less than 24 hours. Possibly one of the best freelancers I've worked with.” —“Steve knocked our project out of the ballpark!” —“Steve is a brilliant, creative writer with a totally professional attitude. Working with him was sheer joy.” And it would be my job to ensure you are equally happy. Contacting me won’t cost you a thing. I would love to hear from you. Reliable — creative ghostwriter — creative writing — video scripts — speech writing — branding — children's literature — rhyming books — memoirs — novels — non-fiction — coaching — structure — humor.