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I am a bestselling and award-winning author, editor, ghostwriter, and storyteller with multiple published books and years of experience helping clients bring powerful stories to life. My own novels have reached the top of Amazon bestseller lists, earned literary awards, and received praise from respected review organizations including Readers' Favorite, The Midwest Book Review, and Online Book Club. Beyond my own work, through ghostwriting and editing, I have helped authors develop, refine, and publish books across a wide range of genres and subjects. When ghostwriting, I work closely with clients to transform ideas, outlines, and rough concepts into compelling manuscripts that feel authentic to their voice and vision. Whether you're starting with a detailed plan or a single spark of inspiration, I can help shape it into a finished book. As far as editing, I offer both developmental editing and line editing services. Developmental editing focuses on the larger elements of storytelling and structure such as plot, pacing, character development, organization, theme, and reader engagement, while line editing refines the prose itself for clarity, flow, style, and impact. I have edited numerous books that have gone on to successful publication, helping authors strengthen both the foundation and execution of their work. My storytelling experience extends beyond books. I have worked on fiction and nonfiction projects, video game narratives, and stories across multiple creative mediums. Regardless of format, my focus remains the same: creating engaging experiences that connect with audiences and leave a lasting impression. Writing a book is a major undertaking. It requires time, patience, creativity, and careful planning. Many people have a story they want to tell but lack the time, experience, or confidence to bring it to the page. That's where I come in. Whether you need a ghostwriter, developmental editor, line editor, story consultant, or creative partner, I can help you turn your ideas into a polished and professional finished product.

Nick Silverman is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and speechwriter. His clients have included film producers, professional athletes, reality TV show hosts, fiction authors, and CEOs. His work can be found in memoirs, novels, business books, documentaries, and screenplays for film and television.

You can get past that blinking cursor and the blank page with my help. I'm fast, reliable, and adapt to best tell your story the way you want it told. I can work as a ghostwriter, editor, or collaborate as a co-writer. Based in Los Angeles, I specialize in screenwriting, getting people from Fade In to Fade Out, with industry-standard formatted screenplays. I've also assisted clients with plays and memoirs, from personal passion projects to working with major studios like Spyglass, Lionsgate, FOX, and more. I earned an MFA from the UCLA film school. Since then, I taught and worked at programs with CalArts, Chapman, and UCLA, helping storytellers of all backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Check out my reviews and write on! PRODUCED CREDITS (selected) • “A-List Casting” (2024), writer, 10k+ YouTube subscribers • “Talisman” (2022), writer, 100k+ views • “Jamie” (2019), writer, producer, Best Screenplay, Shore-to-Shore Festival • “Giselle” (2016), writer, producer – “Short of the Week” selection, • “Finding Westphal” (2015), writer, Best Screenplay, LV48FF • “Us” (2015), writer, producer, Best Series, Austin Web Fest ____________________________________________________________ COMMISSIONED WRITING (selected) • “Natalia's World” (web series)– Ep. 3 & 4 • “Antonyms vs. Synonyms Rap Battle” (educational video, 2019)– Mister Josh Productions • “A-List Casting” (web series) – Quantum Arc Media ____________________________________________________________ WRITING AWARDS • Indie Las Vegas, Best Web Series "A-List Casting" (2026) • Silver State Film Festival, Best Pilot "A-List Casting" (2022) • National Film Festival for Talented Youth, Audience Award "Talisman" (2021) • Shore to Shore Film festival, Best Screenplay “Jamie” (2020) • UCLA Screenwriting Showcase Winner “Dead Stop” (2017) • David Koepp Scholarship Award “A Billion Dollars” (2017) • Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards “Falling” (2016) • LA Web Fest, Best Writing (nom.) “Us” (2015) • Las Vegas 48-Hour Film Fest, Best Writing “Finding Westphal” (2015) • Austin Web Fest, Best Web Series “Us” (2015) • Austin Web Fest, Best Comedy Series “Us” (2015) • Chain NYC Web Fest, Best Web Series “Us” (2015)

AWARD WINNING FILMMAKER/SCREENWRITER SUNDANCE-PREMIERING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR "You can always make a good story better." I am truly passionate about storytelling. Filmmaking, writing, photography, or podcasting, I believe if you look hard enough, everyone has a story worth sharing. My experiences in the entertainment industry, professional art world, civil litigation, circus administration and Chinese acrobatics, coaching high school lacrosse, saving bees, and my relentless curiosity, have taught me how to craft a spellbinding story to capture an audience and leave them changed forever. As an experienced ghostwriter for feature-length films and television pilots, I am confident I know what the industry is looking for, and I have built a solid milestone process for bringing your successfully from idea to finished screenplay (and hopefully one day, the silver screen!) I'd love to hear more about your project, and hopefully there's a story we can tell together... I'm "mysterytin" everywhere. Don't hesitate to reach out (rather than here).

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.

I write fiction and screenplays among other things. If you are ready to establish a reliable relationship with a writer you can trust - let's get started!