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John S.

Professional Screenwriter, Comedy Writer, Content Creator, and Writer.

✅ DO YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL SCRIPTWRITER, COMEDY WRITER, CREATIVE WRITER, OR CONTENT CREATOR WITH OVER 100K FOLLOWERS? ✅ DO YOU NEED SOMEONE ACADEMICALLY TRAINED TO A MASTER'S LEVEL OF EXPERTISE IN SCRIPT AND SCREEN WRITING? Most people can write — they just need help making it clear, engaging, funny, persuasive, or actually readable. That’s where I come in. I’m a professional screenwriter, comedian, and editor with more than 25 years of experience writing across film, comedy, social media, broadcast, and branded content. I currently have the animated feature film Wildheart in production in Japan, due for release in January 2026. IMDb: WILDHEART - KEYTALES STUDIO As a comedian and online creator, I’ve built an audience of more than 100K followers across Instagram and TikTok in just over a year, so I understand how to write for modern audiences with short attention spans and high expectations. I hold a First Class Honours degree in Scriptwriting and achieved a Distinction in my MA in Theatre, Film and Script. I’ve written for the BBC, radio, social platforms, scripts, articles, comedy, pitch decks, and creative projects across a wide range of formats. Whether you need: sharper copy stronger storytelling script editing punch-up comedy engaging social media writing clearer messaging or content that actually sounds human I can help make your work more effective, audience-focused, and memorable. Have a look through my client feedback and portfolio. I take deadlines seriously, communicate clearly, and care about delivering work that genuinely stands out. ------------------------------- UPWORK COMMISSIONS ------------------------------- COMMISSIONED ON UPWORK FOR. Advertising and copy. TV Pilot Writing. Short Script for Film. Full length feature script. Scripts for Theatre. Scripts for Animation. YouTube Writer. Instagram and TikTok. Social Media Marketing. Autobiography. Fiction Writing. Children's Stories Radio Advertising. Online Advertising. Stand up Comedy Writing. Humour Writing. Ghost Writing. Landing pages. Blogs and more... ––––––––––––––––– BBC and OTHERS ––––––––––––––––– John Scott has written and performed for. BBC Radio Scotland. BBC Scotland. BBC Radio 4. BBC Newcastle. ITV and STV. Commissioned theatre writer. (You can see clips/scripts within the portfolio section) –––––––––––––– AWARDS –––––––––––––– TAKE THE MIC AWARD Winner of the biggest cash prize ever awarded a comic at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. When winning the Take the Mic award and £12'000

🇬🇧Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom$35/hr100% JSS4.95 (136)Since Jun 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR
$100

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#134,780 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#2,772 / 10.7k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $599

Total earnings
$55k

Billed in all: $57k

World#70,211 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,571 / 10.7k
Per project
$253

$150 in the last 6 months

World#245,957 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#6,876 / 10.7k
Projects, last 6 months
4

Across 15 contracts

27% fixed73% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#1,157 / 10.7k
Projects in all
218

Across 275 contracts

47% fixed53% hourly
World#8,612 / 412k
🇬🇧Country#199 / 10.7k

Earnings, last 30 days

$56.8kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$55k$56k$57k$58kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 22% in Short Story Writing

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