Hire the Best Scriptwriters in North Carolina

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George A.

YouTube Scriptwriter and Professional Video Editor

Monroe, North Carolina
$30 per hour
1 job
$5 total earnings

SUMMARY I have a passion for storytelling and a knack for creating thrilling scripts. By blending narrative psychology with fast-paced visual storytelling, I transform raw content into polished, viral-ready content. Let’s collaborate to elevate your channel’s production value and turn your creative vision into a high-performing digital asset. I am committed to delivering quality work that meets your specific deadlines and exceeds your growth goals.;

Kristina H.

Foia scriptwriter and researcher

Charlotte, North Carolina
$20 per hour
10 jobs
$700+ total earnings

I am a current law student who has worked in real estate as well as foia requests. Driven and self-directed property manager professional with solid industry experience overseeing daily operations and financial performance across multiple properties. Skilled in utilizing platforms like HomeAway, VRBO, and Airbnb to maximize occupancy rates and streamline booking processes, achieving up to 100% occupancy during peak seasons. Proficient in automated inventory tracking, contract administration, and maintaining stringent financial records, consistently reducing expenses and enhancing operational efficiency.

Joseph V.

Customer Service & Tech Support | Adobe Audition, Adobe Inc., Server

Ahoskie, North Carolina
$15 per hour
2 jobs
$92 total earnings

Hello, my name is Joseph Vaughan I am currently a Junior at North Carolina A&T State University with a Journalism and Mass Communications degree. I have a deep passion for producing. My long-term goals are to be a movie producer, video editor, scriptwriter, photographer, and voice actor. I look for opportunities to enhance my skills/abilities and put me on the right path to completing my goals!

Amanda L.

Film/TV Scriptwriter | High-Retention, Story-Driven

Monroe, North Carolina
$75 per hour
100 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

I write cinematic screenplays—lean action lines, purposeful scenes, dialogue with subtext, and pacing that plays on screen. Hire me as your creative partner from start to finish or for a focused engagement (script only, script doctoring, notes/coverage, or plot surgery). What I do Features (80–120 pages) — concept → beat sheet → outline → first draft → rewrite/polish Short Films (5–20 pages) — festival-ready, contained, emotionally resonant Script Doctoring — structure, character arc, dialogue, and pacing fixes without losing voice Consulting/Notes — coverage, page-by-page notes, rewrite strategy, plot adjustments Add-Ons (as needed) Vision Boards & Mood Guides (tone, palette, visual language) Character Buildouts (backstory, want/need, contradictions, relationship web) Story Bibles (world rules, tone, comps, themes, set-piece inventory) Beat Sheets & Scene Maps (causality, act turns, escalations) Storyboards / Shot Ideas (rough visual beats to help pre-viz and communication) Genres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, Drama Tools: Final Draft, (deliverables in .fdx + PDF) How It Works (Choose Your Path) A) Full Creative Partner (Concept → Production-Ready Script) Discovery — goals, comps, constraints (cast, locations, budget, timeline) Vision & World — mood/vision board + one-page creative compass Beats & Map — beat sheet + scene list (alignment milestone) Drafting — fast, visual pages with clear act turns and set-piece rhythm Targeted Revisions — notes → surgical fixes by act/character/scene Wrap Pack — PDF + .fdx, logline/synopsis, next-steps plan (coverage/contests/festivals) B) Script-Only Build You bring the premise or outline → I deliver the draft + one revision pass. C) Script Doctor / Rewrite Strategy Diagnostic memo → prioritized fixes → targeted rewrite or page-level notes. D) Notes & Coverage Industry-style coverage + development notes; optional consult to translate notes into beats. Deliverables Menu (mix & match) Logline & synopsis Beat sheet (1–3 pages) + scene list Outline (3–6 pages) Feature/short screenplay (PDF + .fdx) Notes pack (coverage + page-by-page comments) Story bible (tone, world rules, character sheets, themes, set pieces) Vision board / mood guide (for creative alignment) Light storyboards / shot ideas (select sequences) Skills Feature Screenplays • Short Film Scripts • Screenwriting • Story Structure • Character Development • Dialogue • Beat Sheets • Outlines • Treatments • Script Doctoring • Rewriting & Polishing • Script Coverage • Story Bibles • Vision Boards • Final Draft

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