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I am a professional screenwriter, editor, and script doctor who has written for CBS, Paramount+, Amazon, and Paramount Pictures. I've crafted features for 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Happy Madison, and Bad Robot. A pilot of mine was produced by NBC, as well as a children's episodic for Cartoon Network and an animated pilot for Adult Swim. I've also done short-form comedy material for entities like The Onion, HBO, and National Lampoon. I've written faith-based material for PureFlix, Super Bowl commercials, and am the Head Writer for Monarch Wine - a digital magazine devoted to vino and music. Previous to my own professional career, I worked as an Oscar-nominated screenwriter's assistant for eight years, trusted with the editing, proofreading, and content development for a number of major studio projects. I work swiftly without sacrificing quality and am adept in a number of genres. I'm a mentor with the International Screenwriters' Association and have a BFA from Emerson College. I furthered my studies with the Act One program in Los Angeles. I'm a write-at-home dad and a night owl, with a prolific output that I'd love to put towards projects like yours.

Published author, produced screenwriter & experienced ghostwriter. Novels, scripts, short stories, games, synopses. Science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, mysteries and thrillers of all kinds. UPWORK CLIENT FEEDBACK: 'He is extremely professional and a great person to work with.' 'Nick is the type of freelancer who I wish could do all my writing projects! He can take any idea and bring it to life.' 'Honestly speaking, he is worth every penny. I got exactly what I wanted and more.' 'Very professional and friendly.' 'He really is a gem.' ✔ FICTION: I am an experienced author with eight successful and critically acclaimed historical novels in print. The 'Agent of Rome' series is published in the UK by Hachette and can be found on Amazon, Goodreads and elsewhere. Described by The Times as 'gripping', the series has also been translated into Spanish and Dutch. Other than historical fiction, my specialist genres are sci-fi, fantasy and thrillers of all kinds. I have ghosted ten novels for clients as well as numerous novellas and short stories. ✔ SCREENPLAYS: Four of my own scripts have been optioned and one, 'Angel Three', will be released this year. The Cold War thriller was directed by the writer of an Oscar-nominated film and stars an award-winning actress. I have ghosted eight screenplays for clients. Three of these were written for Upwork clients, all of whom posted excellent feedback. ✔ GAMES: I have created content for many types including RPGs, board games, online games and phone-based games: I have crafted countless introductions, missions, character profiles and background stories. I wrote four mysteries for international crime-solving sensation 'Clued Upp'; these have now been played by over one million people in more than fifty countries. ✔ EXPERIENCE: I have completed over 200 jobs on Upwork and I am one of the highest-earning freelancers in the creative writing category. I pride myself on my ability to deliver projects of the highest possible standard - on time. Check out my portfolio for examples of my work. As a teacher with ten years experience, I am a considerate, constructive mentor and a trustworthy, committed individual.

Professional, award-winning writer - 5 screenplays optioned and 2 film projects in active development. Many years of script coverage/analysis for top agencies, entertainment companies, and private clients. Also hired for many indie writing and rewriting projects.

I'm an experienced, award-winning writer with a strong sense of story development, character, and comedy. I write punchy, well-paced stories with a positive focus. I have a degree in screenwriting from the University of Michigan, and have studied writing extensively at the Upright Citizens Brigade. I have worked in script development at multiple studios and production companies. I'm available for a wide array of writing and editing needs. I have strong proofreading and development skills and can assist at any stage of the writing process. Please feel free to reach out with any inquiries.

I write screenplays, treatments, series bibles, and documentary scripts, and I design branching game narratives where player choices truly matter. My background in psychology and cognitive science helps me build character‑driven stories with clear structure and a tight integration between narrative and gameplay.​ Games & Interactive – Lead Writer & Narrative Designer on NEM: Recall (visual novel, release Feb 2026): characters, worldbuilding, story outlines, and serialized episode scripts.​ – Writer & Narrative Designer for a fantasy visual novel: designed characters and plot, wrote dialogues, and implemented them in Unity Dialogue System in collaboration with art and game design teams.​ – Freelance Narrative Designer on multiple titles: plot for a VR space‑exploration demo, worldbuilding and lore for an Arabian‑mythology ARPG, and worldbuilding for a fantasy TCG.​ Screenwriting & Documentary – Screenplays, treatments, and series bibles for films and TV concepts. – Documentary and YouTube scripts, combining narrative drive with clear exposition.​ – Writer for Witcher School LARP: designed characters and backstories for an international live‑action game.​ How I work – Collaboration: used to working with directors, producers, and art/game design teams using Jira, ClickUp, Miro, and Git.​ – Visual storytelling: I favor “show, don’t tell”, using actions, images, and visual metaphors rather than exposition.​ – Structure: I treat stories as complex systems – planned for clarity and consistency across long‑form narratives.​ Training – Story Masterclass at StoryAcademy (screenwriting for film & TV: feature script, series bible, pilot).​ – Storylab.Pro one‑year screenwriting course + writers’ room practice on a series bible and pilot.​ – Narrative Designer course at SKVOT (characters, worldbuilding, dialogues, GDD).

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.