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"Daniel is a real pro. If you are looking for a top-notch editor, Daniel's your guy. He'll take good writing and make it great. He can go as detailed as you need. Very flexible." "Daniel is an exceptional writer! He is professional, detail-oriented, and puts a lot of passion into his work. Furthermore, we greatly appreciated his insightful ideas and suggestions." **Expert-Vetted Badge (top one percent on Upwork)** **Top-Rated Plus Badge** Dan here, What started as a hobby for writing comedy has transformed into an extensive career encompassing writing, editing, and proofreading as key responsibilities. Originally from Canada, I have lived in the UK for the past five years, which has given me extensive knowledge and experience writing and editing in both UK and US English across a variety of industries and subjects. To date, I have worked closely with several digital marketing agencies, independent clients, and businesses and managed skilled teams of writers across multiple continents. Writing and editing are how I make a living. I never miss a deadline and consistently deliver content that stands apart from the competition. That's not just me saying that — take a quick scroll through my work history to see what previous clients have said about my work. Copywriting | Editing/Proofreading | Scriptwriting (YouTube, Advertising) Website Writing | Speechwriting | Content/Sales | VSLs | Speechwriting (TED Talks, Keynote, Corporate, Wedding, etc.) Feel free to reach out with any questions. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals in the near future.

✅ 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

AI Narrative Strategist | Deep-Tech Thought-Leadership Ghostwriter | Founder, Poetec Turning frontier tech into stories that win mindshare and open doors—backed by 10+ years across feeds-to-XR media, AI-first startups, CMS platforms, and developer communities. I don’t just write about innovation—I architect the storylines. My work equips founders, executives, and technical leaders with the words that carry weight—whether you’re launching a product, raising capital, or reshaping your category. 🛠️ Recent Wins: Wand.AI → reframed its collaborative-AI platform for C-suite decision-makers, accelerating enterprise conversations. Agility CMS → built an AI-integration content hub that fueled sustained organic growth. PC Guide → served as senior AI analyst, publishing in-depth explainers that became reader favorites. AI for Developers → crafted newsletter strategy that boosted sponsor engagement and community dialogue. -- 💡 Core Capabilities: Strategic Thought Leadership – High-trust ghostwriting that moves beyond trend-chasing into conviction-led market positioning. Technical Translation – Turning advanced AI architectures and frameworks into accessible, compelling narratives. Enterprise-Grade Content Strategy – Building content ecosystems that support sales, product launches, and long-term influence. Deep AI Fluency – Equipped to track, contextualize, and articulate the latest shifts in LLMs, autonomous agents, MLOps, and more. -- 🧠 What Sets Me Apart: Narrative Precision – I don’t do filler. I do fire. Every word earns its place. Hybrid Intelligence – Blending technical literacy with editorial voice and narrative strategy. AI-Integrated Workflows – I work with AI, not around it. Expect increased velocity, quality, and innovation. Partnership-Driven – I collaborate closely with founders and product teams to pull out the signal from the noise and shape it into strategic story. -- ✍️ What I Offer: Executive Ghostwriting – Visionary content for founders and execs. (Note: I do not produce LinkedIn post calendars or lightweight engagement copy.) Deep-Form Content – Whitepapers, case studies, vision docs, and editorial pieces for high-trust decision-making. Strategic Messaging – Positioning documents, core narrative frameworks, and launch messaging for SaaS & AI-first products. -- The future already speaks in stories—I’ve helped shape the ones your next decision-maker will trust. Let’s build the future in words that hold. 🔥

I am an award-winning screenwriter, story development consultant, and script analyst with more than a decade of professional experience helping writers, producers, and studios take projects from rough idea to production-ready script. I specialise in emotionally rich, character-driven stories for film, TV, audio drama, games, animation, and branded content. My work spans everything from contained indie dramas and true-story adaptations to animated explainers, murder mystery games, and high-concept genre pieces. Some quick credentials: • MA Screenwriting (Distinction, UWE) and BA Film Production (First Class, UCA) • Founder of Script Lighthouse, providing story development to clients worldwide • Script reader and analyst for organisations such as the BFI, ScriptUp, Script Studio, Unsolicited Scripts, The Pitch Film Fund, The Film Exchange, and Sheffield Global Cinema Festival • Experience with production companies including Wrong Dimension Productions, Moose Alley Films, Pood Studio, Red Amber, Soul Sentinel Productions, Tasnim Creates, Spiral Media, and more • Multiple awards, including Filmarket Hub’s Project of the Month and Best Screenplay at 48HFP Amsterdam On Upwork, I typically help clients with: • Script development and rewrites Taking a draft that is “almost there” and shaping it into a tighter, more emotionally satisfying script with clear structure, sharper dialogue, and stronger character arcs. • Script coverage and in-depth notes Professional reader-style reports covering premise, structure, character, theme, tone, pacing, dialogue, and market positioning, with precise, practical recommendations. • Book-to-screen adaptation Translating novels, memoirs, and true stories into cinematic screenplays or series bibles that preserve the heart of the original while working for screen. • Concept development and beat sheets Helping you clarify your idea, build a robust spine (logline, premise, theme, character journeys), and map out a scene-by-scene outline. • Explainer, animation, and e-learning scripts Crafting narrative-driven scripts and storyboards that make complex ideas clear, engaging, and visually playable for animation teams and clients. Clients often tell me they value my ability to: • Quickly understand what they are trying to say and why it matters • Offer honest but tactful feedback that respects their voice • Find solutions that are both creatively exciting and practically achievable • Bring a calm, organised, collaborative presence to the process Whether you need a full script, a page-one rewrite, detailed coverage on a draft, or a development partner to help shape a project over time, I would be happy to help. Send me a brief description of your project, what you are hoping to achieve, and where you are in the process, and we can work out the best way forward.

I am a highly experienced professional screenwriter, film producer, script editor, script doctor and script consultant with over 15 years’ experience in the UK film and TV industry. I’ve written big budget scripts with the likes of Sky Original Films and the BBC, and have developed TV shows and films with UK production companies including Moonriver TV, Watford & Essex, Banijay, Happy Prince, World Productions, 108 Media, Good Gate Media, and Spier Films. Between them, they have made some of the UK's most loved television and films including Rivals, Line of Duty, Life on Mars, The Good Karma Hospital, Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, and Escape From Pretoria. I have a passion for true stories and specialise in adapting life stories and memoirs into feature film and TV scripts, whether it be an epic war film (like the one I wrote with Sky) or a small, personal biopic. I also run my own production company, and my debut feature film, which I wrote and produced, world premiered in competition at the Austin Film Festival and was released on Amazon Prime. I am the in-house screenwriter, scriptwriter, TV writer and Development Producer. Once the script is finished my job is to prepare it for the market by attaching co-producers, directors, casting directors and talent, and then pitching to the likes of Amazon, Netflix, Apple, Lionsgate, Paramount, BBC, Film4 and Sky, among others. I can: - Adapt your Memoir or life story into a feature film or TV pilot. - Write a first draft of any genre, with specialisms in crime thrillers, true stories, sci-fi, and elevated horror. - Rewrite or edit your existing script. Whether it be a full rewrite or a polish, I know first-hand the level required to stand out with Oscar-winning producers. - Put together your pitch deck or look book. Again, I know what works and what doesn’t. - Provide feedback and consultancy services on your first draft, finished script and/or pitch deck. My job is to help make your script the best it can be and sing in the current marketplace. I provide full creative feedback, and can also help with how to position it in the market to give it the best chance of attracting top talent, and being sold and made. I am relatively new to Upwork, but here’s a selection of reviews of my work (from other sites): “Tom did an outstanding job. He understood every issue and nuance deeply, offering precise and thoughtful solutions with remarkable professionalism. His work was fast, punctual, and of the highest quality. He also showed great patience throughout the process. I highly recommend working with him, a truly reliable and talented professional.” “Tom listened carefully and produced exactly what I needed and then some. The final product far exceeds my expectations from this process. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Tom's work to other interested parties.” “Tom has been absolutely incredible to work with and his expertise in storytelling, scriptwriting and filmmaking is outstanding! What impressed me the most was his genuine interest and passion for my film project - it really felt like he went the extra mile trying to give me the best input possible. I will definitely work with Tom again and can't recommend his service enough!” Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about my services. Stories are not just my job, they are my passion, and I look forward to helping you bring yours to life!