I write treatments

that bring your vision to life (and win pitches)

— That includes collaborating with directors, photographers,

artists, writers, agencies and production companies.

Short on time or looking for fresh creative input? 

So many brilliant ideas fail to captivate their audience because they're not effectively developed or presented. That’s where I come in. I refine and develop your concepts into documents that successfully sell them. Based in the UK and serving clients around the world, I nurture ideas across various specialisms, with a particular focus on comedy, drama, and story development.

I love to help you tell the best story you can  

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I’m reliable

15+ years of versatile storytelling experience, including global industry leaders and diverse specialisms with proven results.

I care

I’m passionate about turning your concepts into complete, concise, and compelling treatments you are comfortable pitching with.

I’m collaborative

We can get started quickly and progress smoothly. I simplify the creative process, allowing you to focus on other priorities.

Expertise and empathy in every document

I understand the challenges and joys of nurturing ideas into documents that best describe them. If I’m developing your idea, my commitment is not just to write but to listen to you.  I’ll amplify your creative voice. If I’m writing for you, I’ll bring something you might not have found on your own. Either way, I’ll stay close to the brief, always making sure we’re responding and delivering what we’re being asked to.

Recent collaborators

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  • "Doug applies a creative and strategic response to any challenge with impressive results. Bags of talent, one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, fun to work with, and a delight with clients."

    Carrie Rose, Plastic Pictures

  • "Doug is fantastic to work with. A real asset to the constant demand of content generation. Do not hesitate to work him!"

    Sarah Clift, Creative Director / Filmmaker

  • "Doug has an incredible technical understanding of scriptwriting. Totally understood our vision. We had great fun working with him. I cannot recommend him enough."

    Lisa Mahoney, Caraffi

How it works

Brief

Book a call and we’ll agree on what you need. I’ll give you a quote.

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Write

I’ll work alongside you and your creative team or I’ll go away and write for you.

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Refine

We’ll have a back and forth and make tweaks as we'll bring your story to life.

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To do that, you need a compelling treatment. Finding the time and support to create them can be difficult, which is frustrating. I believe in simplifying the process for you. 

  • I listen and learn about your project.

  • I craft compelling treatments tailored to your vision.

  • We collaborate to refine it to perfection. 

The challenge of fitting the puzzle pieces together is what I love most about my job. I aim to transform your ideas into powerful narratives so you’re free to focus on what you do best.

You want to win that pitch, get your work out there,

and make time to make art

Rates

If you would like a bespoke rate or working relationship please do get in touch. Fees are confirmed at the start of the project, and I offer project-based, daily, or retainer rates. No hourly rates. Full terms and conditions.