Dave Gist Productions
- N. Hollywood, CA 91201 (map)
- (818) 942-4424
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Screenplay & Teleplay Ghostwriter
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Dave Gist Productions • N. Hollywood, CA
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I ghostwrite screenplays and teleplays!
I am a produced ghostwriter/scriptdoctor with 98 scripts under my belt (including comedies, sci-fi, dramas, sitcoms, action, thrillers, cartoons, and features). I've sold or was hired to write 94 of those scripts of which about a third have been made into movies and TV shows. A few even became TV series.
I can write a killer script from scratch or fix one that's not up to par. I was also "Head of Literary" at a WGA signatory agency for 5 years, after being a "Reader" for 10. I know story, characterization, structure, format, plot, and sharp dialogue, in all genres like the back of my hand.
Terms are negotiable, depending on complexities of the story and whether I get a credit or it's a ghostwriting job. I'm very discreet (willing to accept a production credit instead). I'm fast, effective, and cheap, and yes, I do sign non-disclosure agreements.
If you have an idea for a story, I'm the guy to write it for you. You can find me (Dave Gist) on IMDb and also my company (Dave Gist Productions). You'll see that a lot of my credits are as a producer or executive of some kind, but most were actually ghostwriting jobs.
Call, and I'll have my agent messenger send over a couple of samples, or if you'd rather deal directly with me, that's fine too.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Question and answer
Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A. Check out the IMDb listings of any screenwriter you are considering to hire. Many writers have taken online courses and even college courses on screenwriting yet have never actually sold a script much less had one produced. If a writer hasn't had at least a dozen films or television shows produced then find one that has before you put out your hard earned cash. And insist upon the job as being a "Work for Hire" position as well as it being a ghostwriting job. After all, it's your story.
Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?
A. Naturally any good screenplay is going to have a good story with a solid beginning, middle, and end, along with interesting characters, and sharp dialogue, not to mention a twist at the end to make the film's viewers leave the theater happy but the number one most important element to any script is the one thing most writers don't take into consideration, and that's how the script looks sitting on a desk. If it isn't in the proper professional format then a producer won't even open it up to read it because they'll think it wasn't written by a pro. You want to look like a pro.
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