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.
Screenwriting
Creative Writing
Final Draft
Screenplay
Scriptwriting
TV Screenplay
Writing
Copy Editing
Humor Writing
Ghostwriting
Nonfiction
Children's Writing
Biography
Michael D.
Vista, California
$80/hr
4.6
61 jobs
I am a professional screenwriter currently working with Arcana Comics, Exit 44, and getting ready to go into production on a supernatural/horror feature I wrote. I've written projects featuring Milla Jovovich, Javicia Leslie (Batwoman), and Henry Ian Cusick (Lost, The 100) I've also written, produced and directed short-form thrillers and in-house industrial content that have played on Crypt TV and that have received honors around the world. Previous to this, I’ve worked in development at Warner Bros. and Nomad/Lightmotive, trusted with the editing, proofreading, and content development for a number of projects. Adept in the horror/thriller genre, I work in a quick, focused manner without sacrificing the integrity of the material’s potential. I'm a write-at-home Dad and an early bird focused on speedy, passionate, and detail-oriented output that I'd love to infuse into projects like yours.
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Creative Writing
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Scriptwriting
English
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Ghostwriting
Content Writing
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Hannah L.
Santa Monica, California
$355/hr
4.9
92 jobs
🔝 Expert Vetted Top 1% Upwork Screenwriter. My work has been seen on Amazon Prime Video, The BBC, Lionsgate, E! Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures, Summit Entertainment, Tubi, and distributed internationally by Vertical Entertainment and more.
I co-run a film studio with execs from Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Sony, and Lionsgate, having managed over $4B in global film and television revenue. I am the Script Writer, Film Writer, TV Writer, Pitch Deck Writer, Experienced Script Doctor and Producer working on our current slate of shows and films.
As a top-tier Expert Vetted screenwriter, script writer, screenplay writer, and adaptation writer, I connect client projects with TV executives and film producers at Netflix, CBS, Paramount, Bad Robot, Imagine Entertainment, Bazmark Films, and BAFTA-nominated teams. Currently, our Neo-Western drama, BREAKER, streams on Amazon Prime Video; the British drama, HOMELESS ASHES, captivates global audiences.
❝ Hannah and her team delivered well beyond expectations on all levels of the project. Their ability to quickly understand the TV series concept, themes, and characters, plus their script editing, script writing, and script doctor expertise, helped elevate our pilot and pitch deck to the next level. Highly talented, professional, responsive, and a great collaborator. Truly a 5-star experience. ❞
🗣 Executive Producer Mark Howie – 7-season TV series CRUDE
❝ Hannah and her team delivered well beyond anything I imagined. She was very professional, responsive and the work she delivered was top notch. If you are looking for someone to write a world-class screenplay or TV script, look no further. I highly recommend her and her team. ❞
🗣 Kurt Piggot MD – Burned Out bestselling Amazon author
Clients trust me as a professional screenwriter, reliable script writer, skilled screenplay writer, trusted film writer, creative TV writer, versatile pitch deck writer, experienced script doctor, detailed script editor, collaborative story editor, book-to-screen adaptation writer, expert memoir writer, and ghostwriter. I specialize in true story adaptation writing and have ghostwritten screenplays for major clients in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Netflix’s Bridgerton, and Sony's Bullet Train.
FULL-SERVICE SCREENWRITING, SCRIPT WRITING & ADAPTATION
With over 15 years’ experience as a professional screenwriter, script writer, screenplay writer, and ghostwriter, I specialize in:
-Feature film screenwriting, screenplay writing, film script writing, and expert script doctoring
-TV script writing, TV pilot writing, TV series writing, TV show bible writing, and script consulting
-Book-to-screen adaptations, true story adaptations, memoir-to-screenplay writing, and adaptation ghostwriting
-Memoir writing, memoir ghostwriting, screenplay ghostwriting, and film script ghostwriting
-Pitch deck writing, pitch deck editing, and investor-ready visual presentations for film and TV
-Treatment writing, story editing, script rewriting, advanced script consulting, and screenplay polishing
-Comprehensive script editing, story editing, and script doctoring for production-ready projects
By working with me, clients access the highest standards in film writing, TV writing, screenplay writing, adaptation writing, memoir writing, ghostwriting, script writing, script editing, story editing, script doctoring, and pitch deck writing combined with real industry connections to top producers, distributors, and networks.
RESULTS & CLIENT EXPERIENCE
I have crafted over 100+ completed scripts including screenplays, film scripts, TV scripts, adaptations, memoirs, pitch decks, and TV series bibles many receiving global distribution, festival recognition, and studio interest. Clients consistently praise my ability to exceed expectations with professional screenwriting, script writing, thorough script editing, advanced script doctoring, creative story editing, true story adaptation, and memoir ghostwriting services, delivering polished, production-ready projects that always exceed their expectations and sell.
SERVICES & SPECIALTIES
Screenwriter | Script Writer | Screenplay Writer | Film Writer | TV Writer | TV Script Writer | Film Script Writer | Pilot Writer | Script Doctor | Script Editor | Story Editor | Adaptation Writer | Book-to-Screen Adaptation Writer | True Story Adaptation Writer | Memoir Writer | Memoir Ghostwriter | Ghostwriter | Screenplay Ghostwriter | Pitch Deck Writer | Treatment Writer | Show Bible Writer
Let me bring your project fully to life as a Top 1% Expert Vetted Upwork Screenwriter, Script Writer, Screenplay Writer, Film Writer, TV Writer, Script Doctor, Script Editor, and Ghostwriter with deep expertise in adaptation writing, true story adaptation, and memoir writing. I will apply my professional screenwriting, script editing, story editing, pitch deck writing, and ghostwriting skills to help your screenplay, film script, TV pilot, or pitch deck reach the heights! Speak soon :D
Screenwriting
Screenplay Treatment
Creative Writing
Film Production
Film Screenplay
Screenplay
Scriptwriting
TV Screenplay
Ghostwriting
Biography Writing
Biography & Memoir
Memoir Writing
Pitch Deck
Storytelling
Humor Writing
Nicholas A.
Los Angeles, California
$65/hr
5.0
83 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
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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
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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)
Screenwriting
Creative Writing
Movie
Film Screenplay
Screenplay
Script
TV Screenplay
Ghostwriting
Editing & Proofreading
English
Fiction Writing
Proofreading
Story Editing
Content Writing
Writing
Kate Q.
Lewis Center, Ohio
$90/hr
4.8
621 jobs
Hi! My name is Kate Queen and I have been writing full-time for over 20 years, with a special emphasis in Film/TV. I've been on Upwork since it was Odesk in 2002 so I've seen and done it all, my film and marketing background is unique for those seeking explainer scripts that convert, ads that engage, short form videos to increase views or any other basic content that could use an elevated or cinematic feel with targeted intent.
I'm extremely passionate about any job I take on and finding success for the clients I work for. I'm drawn to the fellow dreamers, ambitious enthusiasts, unhinged creatives, people who want to make the world a better place or tell a story that matters.
I'm an expert on the financial side of Film as well as the creative with a skill set that includes:
Scripting, Producing (both boots on the ground and the money kind), Directing, Fundraising, Marketing, Packaging (attaching name talent), Schedule, Budget, Negotiations, Administrative/Legal, and securing Distribution.
I'm big on numbers - I've been trained to write for budget down to the nickel and my job is to keep movies safe, so I'm more of a straight shooter than most. I highly recommend a consultation before starting any film project because I can save you millions in one sentence or put you on the most realistic path for actual production at your budget and experience level. My company Queen Studios was created specifically to create more financially viable independent films.
But I'm a pure artist at heart. I love writing scripts and working with other creatives to deliver their vision. Whether it's a passion project, a blockbuster dream, or something commercial that fits in with me and my company's financial models... you can't move in this industry without a great script and it's my joy to deliver them.
Highlights (completed and can be verified on IMDb):
I’m an Executive Producer on a sci-fi thriller film called EXPIRED starring Ryan Kwanten and Hugo Weaving.
I’m a Co-Executive Producer on an action film called DARKNESS OF MAN with Jean-Claude Van Damme and Shannen Doherty - now on Hulu.
I am the Writer, Producer, and Director of Michael Madsen's last film, a horror called SARA SARITA - also starring Kaili Thorne and Michael Pare.
I wrote and produced a family comedy film called SALLY FLOSS starring Tara Reid, Eric Roberts, Todd Bridges, and Vernon Wells .
I wrote and produced a dramatic feature currently in post starring Stacey Dash, Taryn Manning, and Spencer Breslin, called FOUR.
I wrote and produced a horror film starring Jenna Jameson and Jesse Kove called ONLY SEVEN DAYS.
I wrote a Romantic Comedy called DIY TOGETHER starring Michael Ansley Diaz and Jake Ryan.
All the above credits and several more are verifiable on IMDB.
Screenwriting
Creative Writing
Scriptwriting
Copywriting
Humor Writing
Hunter B.
Cincinnati, Ohio
$30/hr
5.0
10 jobs
VIDEO EDITING: I'm an experienced video editor, efficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and some After Effects. I live in Ohio, but I can work remotely with ease. Open to part-time or full-time. With me, you'll get clear communication, attention to detail on your edit requests, and openness to flexible hours if needed.
SCREENWRITING: I'm an experienced filmmaker with screenwriting experience. This includes short films and features. I can meet over Zoom or other web-based communication apps. If you choose me to write your project, you'll get clear communication, attention to detail on your screenplay, and the flexibility to work your hours if needed.
Screenwriting
Film
Screenplay
Script
Adobe After Effects
Video Production
Adobe Premiere Pro
Cinematic Video
Film Direction
Sound Design
Video Editing
Adobe Creative Cloud
Archiving
Photo Editing
Sound Mixing
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