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I'm Melissa Butler, a screenwriter, writer, and creative producer with over a decade of experience developing serialized romance, drama, and fantasy stories across screen, audio, and digital formats. I'm adept at creating emotionally resonant, high-stakes narratives that hook viewers from minute one. I collaborate effectively with creative teams, respond to feedback, and maintain consistent quality in episodic storytelling. I thrive in both independent and fast-paced writers' rooms or live production environments.…I'm Melissa Butler, a screenwriter, writer, and creative producer with over a decade of experience developing serialized romance, drama, and fantasy stories across screen, audio, and digital formats. I'm adept at creating emotionally resonant, high-stakes narratives that hook viewers from minute one. I collaborate effectively with creative teams, respond to feedback, and maintain consistent quality in episodic storytelling. I thrive in both independent and fast-paced writers' rooms or live production environments.

Melissa Butler

Screenwriter, Writer, Content Creator, +7

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I'm Melissa Butler, a screenwriter, writer, and creative producer with over a decade of experience developing serialized romance, drama, and fantasy stories across screen, audio, and digital formats. I'm adept at creating emotionally resonant, high-stakes narratives that hook viewers from minute one. I collaborate effectively with creative teams, respond to feedback, and maintain consistent quality in episodic storytelling. I thrive in both independent and fast-paced writers' rooms or live production environments.…I'm Melissa Butler, a screenwriter, writer, and creative producer with over a decade of experience developing serialized romance, drama, and fantasy stories across screen, audio, and digital formats. I'm adept at creating emotionally resonant, high-stakes narratives that hook viewers from minute one. I collaborate effectively with creative teams, respond to feedback, and maintain consistent quality in episodic storytelling. I thrive in both independent and fast-paced writers' rooms or live production environments.

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I’m Melissa Butler, a screenwriter, writer, and creative producer with over a decade of experience developing serialized romance, drama, and fantasy stories across screen, audio, and digital formats.

I’m adept at creating emotionally resonant, high-stakes narratives that hook viewers from minute one. I collaborate effectively with creative teams, respond to feedback, and maintain consistent quality in episodic storytelling. I thrive in both independent and fast-paced writers’ rooms or live production environments.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Content Writer, Screenwriter, Ghostwriter at Freelance

April 1, 2014 - Present

Responsible for writing, editing, and proofreading various content including brand content and website copy. Developed interview questions and conducted interviews. Produced and co-created projects such as Netherlands series and Gen-Y pilot, along with copy editing for published works.

Associate Analyst, Content Engineering, Editing, Project Manager at Global Logic

December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Developed and implemented content guidelines tailored to task needs. Designed metrics to track project progress and improve content quality.

Screenwriting Teacher at WoAccelerator

June 30, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Developed course materials and instructed students in screenwriting, fostering creative storytelling skills.

Video Script Writer at Promoshin

December 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025

Wrote video scripts and copy in alignment with style guides for multiple brand projects.

Content Analyst at Gaggle Net, Inc.

March 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025

Reviewed content for compliance with guidelines, escalating issues as necessary.

Screenwriting Teacher at oAccelerator

June 1, 2023 - August 21, 2025

Taught screenwriting remotely, including lesson planning, lecturing, evaluating assignments, and teaching online from April 2021 to June 2023.

Video Script Writer at Promoshin

December 1, 2022 - August 21, 2025

Wrote video scripts remotely for branding and promotional content from April 2021 to December 2022.

Content Writer, Screenwriter, Ghostwriter at Freelance

April 1, 2014 - Present

Freelance writing including writing, editing, proofreading, developing interview questions, conducting interviews, producing branding videos, rewriting content for various clients, co-writing workbooks, producing series, and copy editing books since April 2014.

Freelance Writer | Screenwriter | Outline Remote at Remote / Outline Remote

January 1, 2014 - Present

Wrote serialized stories and vertical scripts for live-action, audio, and short-form formats; co-created The Netherlands, a fantasy/horror series with serialized arcs and suspenseful emotional turns; scripted Century (audio drama), focusing on complex relationships and emotional stakes; ghostwrote and outlined contemporary romance and romantic suspense projects; collaborated with creative teams on script development and tone/style alignment; available for on-set production support and script supervision as needed.

Project Manager, Content Analyst at Global Logic

December 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Designed workflows and feedback processes that streamline high-volume content development and revision cycles; applied strong attention to detail, style adherence, and narrative analysis to internal and client-facing creative materials.

Screenwriting Instructor at WoAccelerator

January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025

Taught and mentored students on outlining long-form scripts, building story logic, and heightening emotional stakes; guided writers in maintaining voice consistency, thematic cohesion, and psychological depth across acts and episodes.

Freelance Writer, Screenwriter, Outliner at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2014 - Present

Wrote serialized stories and vertical scripts for live-action, audio, and short-form formats. Co-created The Netherlands, a fantasy/horror series with serialized arcs and suspenseful emotional turns. Scripted Century (audio drama), focusing on complex relationships and emotional stakes. Ghostwrote and outlined contemporary romance and romantic suspense projects. Collaborated with creative teams on script development and tone/style alignment. Available for on-set production support and script supervision as needed.

Project Manager, Content Analyst at Global Logic

January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025

Designed workflows and feedback processes that streamlined high-volume content development and revision cycles. Applied strong attention to detail, style adherence, and narrative analysis to internal and client-facing creative materials.

Screenwriting Instructor at WOA Accelerator

January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025

Taught and mentored students on outlining long-form scripts, building story logic, and heightening emotional stakes. Guided writers in maintaining voice consistency, thematic cohesion, and psychological depth across acts and episodes.