Skip Press

Skip Press – Editor

All-around writer, editor, ghostwriter, screenwriter, teacher, with clients, students, fans all over the world. Constant five-star ratings.

Overview

I've made a living in many media roles: editor, ghostwriter, instructor, playwright, screenwriter, and TV staff writer. I've had many books traditionally published about how to make it as a writer or screenwriter. More than one of those books are known worldwide. I don't just write them; I get others published. For example, as an editor and packager, I put together The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing & Design, which is the "bible" for beginning writer/creators in the game industry.


I've edited as many books for others as I've had published on my own. Check out the audiobook American Dog on Amazon that I edited as a novel, produced as an audiobook, and did all the voices including the canine narrator.


I co-founded the Ask A Screenwriter "space" on Quora which grew from zero to over 600,000 followers after one year. Now I'm concentrating on my own books, and so I quit giving free advice there but I answer emails constantly about how to succeed as a writer.


NOTE: All books listed in my portfolio that have no tag is because I wrote or ghost-wrote them.


I help people on Reedsy on occasion because it's a great site and service.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Career Guides
Fiction
Literary Fiction Plays & Screenplays Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • Silver Medal - NY Intl. Film Festival
Certifications
  • Teaching - UCLA

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 1991 — Present

I've edited a Hollywood entertainment magazine, produced and directed plays, made instructional videos, sold screenplays, served as the Hollywood correspondent for Boys Life, been a staff writer for a UPN kids show, published young adult novels and non–fiction series, and taught an online screenwriting course that was available in 1,500 schools. I've published almost 50 books.

Portfolio

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If Walls Could Talk: The Mystery of Alton Rose

Phipps, Sarah Mae

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Ruby Dorn (1)

Wychor, Paul

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Pixie and Trixie Bug

Lauri B. Rosen

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Ribbon of Darkness

Sherwood, Martin

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Looking In

Breen-Ball, Deanna

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• Authors are top game designers• Aspiring game writers and designers must have this complete bibleThere are other books about creating video games out there. Sure, they cover the basics. But ... read more
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Skip has 31 reviews

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Paola K.

Paola K.

Dec, 2024

Skip is fantastic to work with. He delivered the project ahead of time and he definitely exceeded expectations with my book. Not only his edits are excellent, but also he contributed with valuable content. He also improved significantly the reading experience. Very easygoing and trustable. I am very grateful to have found him!
Greg G.

Greg G.

Nov, 2024

Skip is great to work with. He always responds to concerns and questions promptly. Has good ideas to improve your novel.
Skip P.
Greg wrote a classic and haunting romance and I was happy to work with him.
Tamel W.

Tamel W.

Nov, 2024

A very quick turnaround for the edit. Skip was very helpful in pointing out flaws in my manuscript and suggesting ways to improve it. Excellent communication throughout.
Skip P.
I'm looking forward to the perfected novel - it has a lot of promise.
Michael P.

Michael P.

Oct, 2024

Skip was fantastic. His combination of encouragement combined with brutal honesty of what changes needed to be made was exactly what I needed. He also went way over and beyond of what I asked for help with. Would highly recommend Skip to everyone!
Tim T.

Tim T.

Sep, 2024

I had a great collaboration with Skip. He got my screenplay idea immediately, and I honed it with his clear and concise points. Also, he went beyond what I expected from this collaboration - he tried landing me an agency deal, such as Skip's confidence in what I'd completed. I will always be grateful - not many people with his reputation would do that. Looking forward to our next project :-) C...
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Skip P.
The fact is, Tim's show is truly excellently conceived and should be on TV and I could see it's excellence though I had seen hundreds or maybe thousands of scripts. And I just happened to know the ...
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