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Nicholas A.

Los Angeles, California

$65/hr
5.0
82 jobs

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)

  • Ghostwriting
  • Content Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • English
  • Script
  • Screenplay
  • Fiction Writing
  • TV Screenplay
  • Movie
  • Screenwriting
  • Proofreading
  • Story Editing
  • Film Screenplay
  • Writing
Peter G.

Los Angeles, California

$60/hr
5.0
327 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.

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

Los Angeles, California

$30/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I'm a passionate romance writer with a strong background in developmental editing and beta-reading who always looks forward to finding ways to give the romance genre new and unique life! Whether from writing or editing, I always aim to bring out the best in a story, always keeping in mind the original intention of the client while also being honest and helpful. I'm open to working within all subgenres of romance and have no issues with explicit content. I am available for quick turnaround times depending on the project. I look forward to hearing about your next project!

  • Ghostwriting
  • Beta Reading
  • Beta Reader Report
  • Developmental Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Romance Writing
Aleks S.

Los Angeles, California

$35/hr
4.8
102 jobs

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!

  • Ghostwriting
  • Content Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Fiction
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Short Story Writing
  • Essay Writing
  • Cover Letter
  • Writing
  • Film Criticism
  • Resume Writing
  • Scripting
  • Comedy Writing
  • Screenplay Treatment
  • Screenwriting
Scott B.

Los Angeles, California

$100/hr
4.9
47 jobs

I'm here to give your book, script, or content the same attention, care, and experience I have given major publishers, producers of $100M+ films, and the world's largest tech companies. Gratefully, 15 years ago, my first book was picked up by Harper Collins, debuted on Amazon at #1, and enjoyed massive publicity to the point of becoming an answer on Jeopardy(!). I've been a professional creative writer ever since, as a fiction and nonfiction book author, co-author and ghostwriter - except for the fact I also love filmmaking and screenwriting and have, again gratefully, worked directly with my fair share of Academy Award-winning producers and directors here in LA. I'm passionate about all writing and I love what I do! I can - ghostwrite your piece the way I have for major publishers. - co-author with you the way I did on a book that debuted at #1 on Amazon in true crime. - coach you through writing your book or script like I have with dozens of writers. - consult with you on story/ rewrite your script the way I have with Oscar-winning directors and producers. - help you create content and articles that grab and keep eyeballs, the way I have for Oracle VPs, etc. I also know what it's like to bare your soul and invite others to help with your creative work. It's a little bit like standing naked on a stage and I know it's not easy. I hire friends, editors, and writers to read and edit my own work all the time - we are all in this together, and we can all use help! Also deep down in my resume is the fact I've been both a high school and university Literature and Writing teacher so - I have all the grammar and style stuff covered, and I've got an extra dose of patience. It's always a priority to maintain the right voice (usually, yours) while still crafting a page-turner that absolutely nails every single beat of story structure. I'm highly collaborative and easy to work with, partially because I've, well, seen it all. Fiction, nonfiction, film, television, web3, true crime, YA, fantasy, memoir, travelogue, medical, whistleblower, biography, technical writing, comedy, drama, content creation, you name it, I've written or edited it. Apart from my nonfiction and fiction book authoring and editing, I have 25 years of experience as a filmmaker - as script supervisor, development, casting director, editor, and composer. I've done quite a bit of various film and TV work at the highest levels over the years, always training myself to learn every facet of both the literary and filmmaking worlds. When it comes to screenwriting, it sure helps to have that kind of production experience. I always look at every project - book or film, from poetry to biz docs - from a holistic, high angle view in terms of commercial viability as well as artistic integrity. It always starts with theme. So the first question is - what do you care about? What do you need people to hear? Then we drop some structure on it, pay special attention to the voice - and work it till we're happy :) I'm here to help and happy to chat. And for the heck of it, apart from the fact that I've had 6-figure book deals with Harper Collins and The Pegasus Books Group, here are some other individuals and entities I've worked with, directly: Sean Penn, Roland Emmerich, Spike Lee, Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Jerry Bruckheimer, Chris Carter, Mark Gordon, Emile Hirsch, Scott Rudin, Jim Carrey, Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Jackie Chan, Jennifer Garner, Mark Hamill, Meat Loaf Aday, Jack Douglas (music producer—John Lennon), Ziggy Marley, Damian and Julian Marley, Brandy, Third World, Shabba Ranks, Shaggy, Fran Drescher, David Levy (Robert Altman producer), Ed Saxon (producer Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, Beloved), Larry Cano (producer, Silkwood), Niels Juul (producer Martin Scorsese, Michael Mann), Roger Corman, an Elder Scroll founder, Nebula and Hugo Award-winning YA author Nnedi Okorafor, Sony, Dreamworks, Walden, Centropolis, WB, MTV, Paramount, NBC, CBS, FOX, and my own indie films as writer/ director/ producer/ editor have gone to festivals including Montreal and Gasparilla. Whew! If you got this far - thanks!

  • Ghostwriting
  • Content Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Ebook Writing
  • Script
  • Novel
  • Book
  • Children's Writing
  • Script Coverage
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Film Screenplay
  • Book Writing
  • TV Screenplay
  • Book Editing
  • Fiction Writing
Christopher Hills E.

Los Angeles, California

$100/hr
5.0
55 jobs

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).

  • Ghostwriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Screenplay
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Film Direction
  • Screenwriting

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