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About Nick

I'm a Kansas-raised writer who takes a workman-like approach to my writing. As a ghostwriter, I work fast and adapt to best tell your story the way you want it told. When telling my own stories, I tend to focus on class, crime, and real-life absurdities.

I earned an MFA from the UCLA screenwriting program. Since then, I taught through programs with CalArts and UCLA. I can work as a ghostwriter (i.e. no credit) or collaborate as a cowriter, along with offering my own features to read-- at least the ones not under option. In any case, I want to work with you!

Unique traits: Farmboy Renaissance Man of minimum wage work Tae Kwon Do black belt History buff Fantasy Football Champion

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  • ​Try Hard

    ​Try Hard Comedy Two down-on-their-luck friends join a billion-dollar heist, but when a rogue, unkillable cop ruins the mastermind’s plans, the odd couple must survive getting caught between the good guys and the bad ones.

  • Landmark

    Landmark Historical A reclusive immigrant tries to build the iconic Watts Towers, but finds himself challenged by neighbors, the FBI, and a mischievous young boy.

  • Learning

    Learning Drama A tutor partners up with a teacher to start a college admissions business, but their grand ideals are left behind as they go deeper into the dark world of academia, fraud, corruption, and murder.

  • Dead in the West

    Dead in the West In 1890s Arizona, a big city journalist joins an old sheriff in tracking down the culprit to a bloody crime, but they find themselves facing an even greater threat than their personal differences: zombies.

Credits

  • Giselle

    Giselle (2016)
    Film (Short, Drama and Romance) Writer One month after breaking up with Giselle, Jamie wrestles with romantic memories and surreal house guests.

  • Finding Westphal

    Finding Westphal (2015)
    Film (Short and Crime) Writer Detective Daniel Baney has devoted his career--and possibly his life--to solve the cold case surrounding the mysterious drug dealer known only as the Baker. When his partner, Detective Michael Westphal, sets him up with a lead to meet the man he's been hunting through a female contact, the three discover more than they bargained for deep in the heart of the Las Vegas desert. Written by Michael O'Neal

  • Us

    Us (2015)
    Television (Comedy, Drama and Romance) Writer Owen and Kayley, a romantically-doomed couple, fear their relationship is stagnating and begin to blame one another. Meanwhile four omniscient "Writers" present evidence that all romances are eventually doomed. Each episode centers around a flashback to a specific moment in Owen and Kayley's relationship: the first date, the first "I love you," meeting the friends, and a disastrous party are among the many topics covered. As the evidence for their incompatibility is unearthed the Writers, a breakup seems inevitable. However, Owen and Kayley surprise the Writers by breaking the script and dealing with the relationship on their own terms.

Awards

  • UCLA Screenwriters Showcase -- Feature Drama
    (2017)

  • Goldwyn Writing Award -- 2nd place
    (2016)

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