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Every story begins with an outcome. If you're here, something is standing between your story and where you want it to go. Together, we'll find it and help your story get there. I work with screenwriters and authors aiming for publication, representation, production, or stronger competition results. I don't hand back notes or edits and disappear. We find what's holding your draft back, and I stay with you through the changes that close the gap, because the story has to stay yours when we're done. Every recommendation moves you forward. Recent projects include feature screenplay development for an internationally recognized public figure and line editing a manuscript for a New York Times bestselling author. My work also includes fiction, nonfiction, memoir, ghostwriting feature screenplays, writing and producing short films, and editing across multiple genres. As a published author, award-winning screenwriter, script doctor, and former reader for Linda Seger's How to Make a Good Script Great, I bring both creative and editorial perspective to every project. Writers hire me to help them achieve outcomes. They return because they trust my judgment. Before editing became my profession, it was the constant. Across a 4-decade career leading complex business transformations—the work reflected in my $50K+ in earnings and 5-star client rating on Upwork—I never stopped writing, editing, mentoring writers, evaluating creative work, or participating in film production. Today, I bring that same discipline, creativity, and collaborative approach to every manuscript and screenplay I write or edit, working with clients across time zones from my base in France. A mentor once told me, "A good editor will make your work better. A great editor will make you better." That’s the bar. Tell me what you're working on, and where you'd like it to go.

Do you have a thousand and one ideas for a feature film or television series? Have you tried writing your screenplay only to stare at a blank page for hours? Stuck on writing scene sequences, dialogue, fast-paced action, heightened tension, suspense, intriguing characters, and an edge of your seat plot? Do you need a multiple award-winning American author and story development specialist to create professional film treatments, TV series bibles, or detailed scene outlines? A Script Doctor to punch up and polish your existing script? Or even a Story Development Consultation to analyze your project’s potential? Then you need your very own Scheherazade to transform your creative vision into cinematic gold. If so, I’m your girl. I transform clients' stories into industry-standard feature film screenplays, TV pilots, and episodic scripts that stand out in the marketplace. Whether your concept is still a spark in your imagination or a few notes jotted down on a page-- to an existing script, scene outline, book, or treatment--I offer writing services tailored to your project's needs that enhance and elevate script structure, pacing, narrative arcs, dialogue, character and plot development. I transitioned to screenwriting more than a decade ago during the Cannes Film Festival, when a French production company hired me to write screenplays for English-language feature films and TV series. Their head of script development was the former President of Physical and Post Production at Universal Studios, with more than 120 films to her credit, including Schindler's List, Casino, Jurassic Park, Babe, Terminator, Back to the Future, and Apollo 13. Allowing me to hone my screenwriting skills while working alongside a legendary industry pro on a slate of film and television projects. I've written feature films and TV series for studios, production companies, Indie filmmakers, directors, actors, and boutique clients ranging from book-to-screen adaptations to true-life fictionalized dramas. YA, superhero, romance, thriller, sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, horror, musical, and dance-themed productions, LGBTQ+, Urban, and Latino dramas. Writing and Story Development Services: • Screenwriting for feature films or television series • Screen adaptation of books, novels, or other source material • TV series bibles, film treatments, scene-by-scene outlines • Dialogue, plot, and character development • Story development consults, script analysis, script formatting in Final Draft, rewrites, and editing • Multilingual: Native English; Fluent French; Conversational Italian If you want a screenwriter who listens closely. cares about your success, getting your vision right, and delivers, let's talk. Or book a project consultation to get started. Melissa R ( alias Scheherazade ) I write original content that is 100% a product of my human intellect and creative expression that aligns with the US Copyright Office criteria for Intellectual Property Rights registration. No AI used.

I am a native French speaker with fluent English proficiency and a B.A. (Hons) in History from Trinity College Dublin. Equipped with TOEFL and TEFL certifications, as well as several translation qualifications from TWB, I’m currently advancing my expertise by working towards the CIOL Diploma in Translation. My experience includes freelance language tutoring, French/English translation and proofreading work, creative writing, audio transcription, and multilingual AI language model training. I have also won a few awards as a screenwriter and have a particular interest in creative writing, literature, and the humanities, bringing adaptability and cultural insight to my work. As a creative writer, I specialize in the Horror genre (scripts, prose, macabre poetry, etc) - if that piques your interest, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Dear Prospective Client, As a seasoned British author currently residing in France, I bring a wealth of experience and creativity to every project. With nine published novels under my belt, spanning genres from Historical Romance to Contemporary Thrillers, I have honed my craft in storytelling and developed a versatile writing style. In addition to my own works, I have a proven track record as a ghostwriter, having successfully penned over thirty novels and novellas for clients, primarily through Upwork. As a proud member of the Association of Ghostwriters, I am committed to delivering high-quality, engaging narratives that resonate with readers. My skills extend beyond novels into the realm of screenwriting and playwriting. Two of my screenplays have been optioned, showcasing my ability to craft compelling scripts that capture the imagination. Moreover, my four stage plays have been performed before paying audiences, further solidifying my reputation as a versatile and accomplished writer. Whether you're looking for an experienced ghostwriter, a creative screenwriter, or someone to bring your stage play to life, my diverse skill set and passion for storytelling make me an ideal partner for your project.

I am a French translator. Before I started doing translations, I was in film school where I learned many things about creative writing. I am able to translate around 11.000 words a day. I have the following TOEIC scores: 990 points(out of 990) for the Listening and Reading test, and 360 points(out of 400) for the Speaking and Writing test(170 points for Speaking, 190 points for writing). I previously translated a screenplay from English to French and also started two literary translation projects from French to English. I am in the process of finding a french editor for those projects.

I am a BAFTA award winning screenwriter, nominated for a student Academy Award for my short films. I’ve written for Film, Video Games, TV, Concerts/DJs and Tech, and also enjoy adapting books into screenplays. My Communication agency, CloudRipples, is also specialized in Brand Identity, Viral Marketing, and startup pitching/Decks. My goal is to write content with you in order to move your audience. With me, your story can thrill, scare, bring smiles to faces (child or adult.) But above all, with my voice, your readers, listeners or viewers will truly be enamored with your characters. My experience took me from Hollywood studios, to independent productions, to collaborating with new and ambitious storytellers. I often combine written content with my proprietary photography to cover the entire palette of brand needs or audience « wants. » So your audience not only lives your content — but also returns often. ——————————————————— MFA in Writing from the American Film Institute Conservatory - Graduating class ranked world’s no.1 film school MBA in Media and cultural industries from ESCP Europe Paris - Ranked world’s no.1 at the time. ——————————————————— Accolades and selections by : Academy of arts and sciences, BAFTA, United Nations Development Program, LA short film festival, Rhodes Island Film Festival, Clermont Ferrand France, Leo Awards Canada, and many others.