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Scott McConnell

Story consultant and former producer helping screenwriters and producers to develop resonant scripts. Book a Story Consult now. Screenwriter.

Scott McConnell is a Melbourne-based writer and story consultant known for his work in script analysis and development. He began his career in Los Angeles as a story analyst, where he evaluated scripts for notable figures and organizations, including Roger and Julie Corman, Samuel Goldwyn, and the Sundance Institute. McConnell has extensive experience in television and documentary production, having served as the showrunner for the nationally syndicated talk show Live Life and Win! and co-writing the reality series Hollywood Boot Camp.

In addition to his production work, McConnell focuses on script fixing, helping writers and production companies refine their stories by emphasizing themes and dramatic ideas. His insights and analyses have been published in various outlets, including Script, Creative Screenwriting, and The Guardian. He is also a member of the Producer's Guild of America and the Australian Film Institute (AACTA) .1 2

He runs the "Story Guy Newsletter," which offers actionable writing tips for screenwriters and producers, aiming to enhance their storytelling skills .2 3 4