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Taryn M.

Taryn M.

Screenwriter & Consultant

WGSA Member HollyShorts screened Winner - Best Absurd Script at Assurdo Film Festival Manhattan Short Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2x Semi-Finalist (2020) Shockfest - Sceenplay competitor Honourable Mention - Monza International Film Festival Note: I do not use AI at any point in my writing process. I am a screenwriter, director, script editor and script consultant. I have worked as a head writer, story writer, or consultant on award-winning TV shows, feature films, theatrical plays, short films, cartoons, corporate and explainer videos, reality TV and magazine shows. My passion for the industry and knowledge of all elements of effective storytelling elements in various genres means I am capable of elevating any story to its full potential. I have a deep understanding of narrative structure, character arcs, tone of voice, genre conventions, and industry standards. In addition, I am proficient in formatting scripts correctly in a number of different formats for both stage and screen, which is important for getting your scripts read by producers. My in-depth knowledge is the result of a deep love of script writing. I can assure you I approach every job with the intention of developing something spectacular.

🇿🇦Cape Town, South Africa$56/hr100% JSS4.94 (113)Since Jan 2017

Earnings and projects

MRR
$20

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#165,122 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#957 / 2,548
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $119

Total earnings
$46k

Billed in all: $46k

World#81,136 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#417 / 2,548
Per project
$223

$119 in the last 6 months

World#256,076 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#1,609 / 2,548
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#683 / 2,548
Projects in all
207

Across 211 contracts

99% fixed1% hourly
World#9,417 / 412k
🇿🇦Country#32 / 2,548

Earnings, last 30 days

$46.4kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$45.5k$46.0k$46.5k$47.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 33% in Screenwriting

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #29Script Coverage68 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 43%
  2. #53Script Analysis121 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 44%
  3. #63Script Revision129 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 49%
  4. #68Film Screenplay154 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #1Top 44%
  5. #83Screenplay240 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #2Top 35%
  6. #289Screenwriting875 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #5Top 33%
  7. #424Fact-Checking1,156 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #8Top 37%
  8. #569Documentary1,177 freelancers · 🇿🇦 #4Top 48%