Looking for a treatment writer

to bring your vision to life (and win that pitch)?

- I collaborate with directors, photographers,

artists, writers, agencies and production companies to do just that.



Schedule a free call to discuss your project

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.

Visual clarity 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.

  • "Working with Doug is an absolute pleasure—he’s incredibly collaborative, organised, and makes the entire process seamless. His creative insights and attention to detail elevate every project we work on. Our treatments are consistently praised by art directors as some of the best they’ve seen, which is a testament to Doug’s exceptional talent and vision."

    Sebastian Nevols

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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 I work

Discover

We’ll book in a call to establish the scope of the treatment. Whether you need layout and design, full content writing, or image research, and we’ll align on the approach and define key requirements before getting started.

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Define

I’ll work alongside you and your creative team or I’ll go away and write for you. This is where the first version of your treatment takes shape and this stage ensures clarity and impact before refining further.

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Refine

I include two rounds of revisions as standard (more where necessary) and we use them to refine the treatment for clarity, strength, and visual appeal, ensuring it’s polished and ready to win the pitch.

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Rates


Content writing and image research

£395

Day rates starting from

  • Bespoke, pitch-winning treatment copywriting tailored to your vision

  • Research and curation of high-quality reference images to enhance storytelling

  • Strategic tone, narrative, and structure to align with your project

  • Project rates available.

Commercial Treatment Writing and Design

*Popular

£795

Project rates starting from

  • Bespoke layout designs and art direction that respond to brief and resonate with creative approach.

  • End-to-end narrative building and copywriting

  • Designed in Keynote, ready for you to populate with images

  • Image research available as add-on

TV & Film Series Treatment Writing

Project rates starting from

£1995

  • Comprehensive, long-form treatment writing for TV & Film projects

  • Clear, persuasive storytelling, world-building, and character development

  • Development of tag lines, log lines and supporting copy

  • Document design available as add-on

To get a bespoke quote, please get in touch.

Fees are confirmed and payable at the start of the project, and I offer project-based, daily, and retainer rates. No hourly rates. Payment plans are available. Full terms and conditions.

Want to read some samples?

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

and make time to make art

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.