Nicholas A.
Screenwriter, Ghostwriter, Essay Consultant
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. Story craft, applied, can also be the difference in standing out in a college application. I've helped clients get into MIT, Harvard, Stanford, and more. I can work with you on putting your best version front and center. 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 Media, Netflix, Lionsgate, Sony, and more. I previously 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 ____________________________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ 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)
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $5.2k
Billed in all: $46,384$46k
$872 in the last 6 months
Across 86 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 6% in Screenwriting
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #17Movie191 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 9%🇺🇸#3 of 40
- #44Script701 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #7Top 6%🇺🇸#7 of 117
- #50Screenwriting875 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #29Top 6%🇺🇸#29 of 418
- #54Story Editing578 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #28Top 9%🇺🇸#28 of 272
- #127Fiction Writing1,669 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #62Top 8%🇺🇸#62 of 705