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I’m a narrative writer with a strong foundation in horror, adventure, and character-driven storytelling. I craft immersive, high-tension scenes and long-form narratives across books, scripts, and animation, blending creativity with technical tools to bring stories to life. I’m comfortable working across media and collaborating with authors, directors, and creators to refine dialogue, pacing, and visual storytelling. My collaboration-rich background spans editing graphic novels, co-writing indie short films, translating scripts into storyboards, and editing gameplay content. I enjoy mentoring learners through online curricula and applying cinematic composition and pacing to effectively communicate a director’s vision.…I’m a narrative writer with a strong foundation in horror, adventure, and character-driven storytelling. I craft immersive, high-tension scenes and long-form narratives across books, scripts, and animation, blending creativity with technical tools to bring stories to life. I’m comfortable working across media and collaborating with authors, directors, and creators to refine dialogue, pacing, and visual storytelling. My collaboration-rich background spans editing graphic novels, co-writing indie short films, translating scripts into storyboards, and editing gameplay content. I enjoy mentoring learners through online curricula and applying cinematic composition and pacing to effectively communicate a director’s vision.

SYM H. ShimuDanuki

Writer, Screenplay Writer, Video Editor, +2

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I’m a narrative writer with a strong foundation in horror, adventure, and character-driven storytelling. I craft immersive, high-tension scenes and long-form narratives across books, scripts, and animation, blending creativity with technical tools to bring stories to life. I’m comfortable working across media and collaborating with authors, directors, and creators to refine dialogue, pacing, and visual storytelling. My collaboration-rich background spans editing graphic novels, co-writing indie short films, translating scripts into storyboards, and editing gameplay content. I enjoy mentoring learners through online curricula and applying cinematic composition and pacing to effectively communicate a director’s vision.…I’m a narrative writer with a strong foundation in horror, adventure, and character-driven storytelling. I craft immersive, high-tension scenes and long-form narratives across books, scripts, and animation, blending creativity with technical tools to bring stories to life. I’m comfortable working across media and collaborating with authors, directors, and creators to refine dialogue, pacing, and visual storytelling. My collaboration-rich background spans editing graphic novels, co-writing indie short films, translating scripts into storyboards, and editing gameplay content. I enjoy mentoring learners through online curricula and applying cinematic composition and pacing to effectively communicate a director’s vision.

Available to hire

I’m a narrative writer with a strong foundation in horror, adventure, and character-driven storytelling. I craft immersive, high-tension scenes and long-form narratives across books, scripts, and animation, blending creativity with technical tools to bring stories to life. I’m comfortable working across media and collaborating with authors, directors, and creators to refine dialogue, pacing, and visual storytelling.

My collaboration-rich background spans editing graphic novels, co-writing indie short films, translating scripts into storyboards, and editing gameplay content. I enjoy mentoring learners through online curricula and applying cinematic composition and pacing to effectively communicate a director’s vision.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Editor/Proofreader at Upwork (Freelance)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Proofread and edit published graphic novels for clarity, tone, and pacing; collaborate with authors to refine dialogue, narrative consistency, and visual storytelling alignment. Worked with authors such as Kyle Stabinski, author of The Protectors.

Screenplay Writer at Upwork (Freelance)

October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Co-writer on indie animated short film Better Off Dead with Lela Hernandez; script development and writing.

Scriptwriter / Content Creator at Upwork (Freelance)

September 1, 2024 - Present

Scriptwriter for YouTube Channel How To Beat Anime; English/Creative Writing content and art tutoring.

Storyboard Artist at Upwork (Freelance)

September 1, 2024 - Present

Translate scripts into visual storyboards and animatics; apply cinematic composition and pacing to communicate director’s vision.

Video Editor at Upwork (Freelance)

November 1, 2023 - Present

Edited gameplay and creator content into engaging vertical and standard video formats; enhanced humor, timing, and visual storytelling.

Freelance Writer & Multimedia Creator at Self-Employed / Various Clients

January 1, 2018 - Present

Wrote narrative-driven articles, creative fiction, and scripts for gaming and anime communities including Gamers Decide.com and Gamescooper.com.

Technical & Support Roles at Various Employers

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2022

Built, repaired, and troubleshot PCs; installed drivers; provided customer support in retail, entertainment, and operations settings (UPS Store, Max Bowl, CSAT Solutions).

Art Tutor – Upwork (Freelance) at Upwork (Freelance)

September 1, 2024 - Present

Follow online curriculum, develop fun, engaging, and supplementary materials to enhance learning. Help develop spelling and punctuation skills while fostering a deeper connection with art, literature, and writing.

Freelance Writer & Multimedia Creator at Freelance / Self-employed

January 1, 2018 - Present

Wrote narrative-driven articles, creative fiction, and scripts for gaming and anime communities such as Gamers Decide.com and Gamescooper.com.