HUMAN. WRITER. CREATIVE. CONSULTANT.

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Bill Gullo is a New York-based screenwriter
whose work spans film, tv, stage, and the web.
Founder of Storytellers Social Club, he has been
educating and mentoring writers for over twenty years.

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“In a moment where every writer is told to have their own niche, Bill defies this Hollywood compartmentalization as a truly skilled, well-rounded screenwriter, able to inhabit and excel in every genre. Bill is a rare find. Working with him won’t simply improve your script at hand, but every script you’ve yet to write as well.”

—Michael B. Clark, Partner & Head of Production, Beachside
“Bill Gullo is a great collaborator. He seems to know just the right questions to ask me about character and plot to help spur on my own writing, while also delivering very concrete ideas for specific story points and dialogue. I have found his own writing to be specific, emotional, and effective whether it is based on an original idea of his or as a rewriter of my own projects. I highly recommend him.”

— Bart Freundlich, Writer/Director (After the Wedding, Myth of Fingerprints)
“Working alongside Bill for the past four years on our Screenwriter Sessions has been a privilege. As the leader of a cohort of 35 writers, Bill consistently demonstrates an intuitive understanding of the exact direction needed to propel the group forward and his ability to provide feedback and individual direction is nothing short of astute. Bill also possesses a remarkable talent for honing in on each writer’s unique strengths and challenges, guiding them with precision towards their creative goals. And his dedication to fostering growth and creativity within the group is inspiring, and I have personally witnessed the transformative impact he has had on countless writers.”

— Mystelle Brabbee, Executive Director, Nantucket Film Festival
“I have never written a film script but have always, always loved the movies. When I met with Bill about adapting my short horror novel to the screen, I had no idea what to expect. But it seems sometimes the stars align, and as I talked through my book with Bill and he asked questions—incredibly intuitive questions—I saw the gaps in my own work of fiction. I also saw, with his help, what it was exactly I was trying to say, and what my characters were trying to do. In many ways I will owe the success of my novel to Bill. I also hope our collaboration is only just getting started.”

— Anne Hellman, fiction writer, author, and movie lover
“Bill Gullo is the ideal mentor, teacher, and collaborator. He’s exceptional at identifying the individual voice of a writer or project and helping support that unique vision, strengthening it to be the best version of itself rather than reverting to generic, paint-by-numbers narrative advice. He approaches stories with excitement, curiosity, and insight, bringing practical conception and revision advice along with a lot of heart. Bill makes creative conversation easy while knowing when to hold one’s feet to the fire, asking challenging questions in service of a stronger narrative. His deep understanding of craft and love of that which is human and honest makes Bill an invaluable support and incredible resource whether struggling creatively or aspiring to improve.”

— Nathan Ginter, Writer/Director
“I have worked with countless talented film and television writers in my career, but few have the ability to truly rewrite themselves. Bill is one of those rare exceptions who understands tone, character, and structure so well that he can objectively deconstruct his own words and rebuild a story over and over again until it’s exactly right. He is the perfect person to bring on as a consultant for both emerging and seasoned writers looking to gain constructive criticism and ideas from someone who knows what he’s talking about.”

— Annie Marter, Producer (87 North)