Sean Roode
Address: 77 Grammar Road, RD 3, Katikati, 3170, New Zealand
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PROFILE y passion is to use and formal training to
I am an inspired writer with a highly creative imagination and my passion is to develop captivating stories and worlds which, in bringing characters to life, draws people into living the experience. I have 15 years experience in the field of creative writing including a board range of genres and media and have excellent communication skills. I live life to the full, and have a good sense of humour as well as a keen level of perception. I love to educate, entertain and inspire people to bringing out the best in them. Acquiring new skills is a passion, as is my love of people and creativity.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
I generate and develop the most original and interesting story concepts and execute unique story ideas rapidly and in quick succession. This is great for tight deadlines.
Through my experience I understand what motivates an audience and how to write so the audience is immersed and swept along in the story and its characters.
I studying and combining new cultural phenomenon and extensively research cutting edge trends. I build new worlds and universes, which take people on a journey far beyond their own imagination.
I write creative content in all the different genres, so my work appeals to multiple audiences.
I am professionally trained in creative story development for Screen and Theatre and have honed my skills over the years through been involved with the creative industry and writing my own books and films.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Screen Arts - Major in writing for Screen and Theatre 2006 – 2009 Unitec Auckland,
Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing2010 Auckland University of Technology, Auckland
Creative Courses:-
James Patterson masterclass in creative writing
Aaron Sorkin masterclass in screen writing
Shonda Rhymes masterclass in writing for television
David Mamet masterclass in writing drama
Coursera television writing course Michigan State University
WORK HISTORY
2017
Novelist and Screen Writer at Hit Record Media Company
Brain Storm Television series bible and pilot written online television writing course Michigan State University
Relevelors TV series in development for Bay of Plenty Films
T.H.R.O.N.E. - science fiction novel (completed)
Chasing The Butterfly’s Miracle - Science Fiction (novel series in development)
The Great Brain Robbery - Horror (logline/concept stage)
The Black Dragons Gift - Adventure (logline/concept stage)
The Alchemist and the Apothecary steampunk western (logline/concept stage)
Murder in the Mists - Film noir (logline/concept stage)
The Mercenaries Treasure - Action (logline/concept stage)
The Alchemists Soul -War (logline/concept stage)
The Dark God’s Daughter - Crime (logline/concept stage)
The Fiction of Science -Science Fiction (logline/concept stage)
The Blind Clock Maker and the Clockwork Soul - Drama (logline/concept stage)
The Vial of Souls - Fantasy (logline/concept stage)
The Assassins Prize - Thriller (logline/ concept stage)
Sin - Mystery (logline/concept stage)
The Science of Love and Religion - Romance (logline /concept stage)
Alien God Alchemists - Novel series (development stage)
2016
10 Prompt Books – Science Fiction, Steampunk, Fantasy and Horror (published)
Project Delta - Science Fiction Noir short film (written)
Assisting writers online with their writing projects and world building
2015
Head of department for Screen Writing and Creative Writing - Biblioteca Gomez Morin University Mexico
2013
The Dream Mistress and the Quill Master- science fiction fantasy (concept stage)
Kraai - Horror short film script (written)
The Music Box Maker - Crime Thriller (concept/development stage)
Wolfgang Musical - Short Film 48 hour film competition (produced)
2012 - 2011
Beneath Me - Drama Feature 90 minute
Doppelgangers - Thriller 120 minute feature
2010
Walt Disney TV series Legend of the Seeker second Unit assistant
Japan Travel
Tracie and Erika short story completed
Dorcha Donato psychological thriller novel ongoing
2008 - 2007
Violince short film (produced)
Shattered short film (produced)
The Wood Manukau film festival - short film (produced)
Violince short film (produced)
TESTIMOMIALS
AUBREY MARK ANTHONY HUNT
My experience with Sean was fantastic. Sean assisted me with editing my story project that I had been working on. He fixed errors I didn't see during my original proofreads. He was very quick and efficient with his work. He got to work immediately and gave me back a full chapter with revisions, and edits to my specifications and guidelines in less than five hours. If requested he will provide creative input, but isn't pushy about having them be a part of your creation.
I would definitely have Sean edit for me again. He is a powerhouse of ideas and is constantly brimming with story ideas and concepts. He sets strict deadlines and adhered to them with fervour. He has a passion for writing and a go-getter attitude when it comes to writing and in turn helped pushed me to give myself deadlines and keep myself on track.
He helped me come up with ways to structure and write out my story. He gave me projects to help with world building to further flush out my project and to put things into a different perspective and allowed me to answer questions about my world I would have otherwise looked over and brought everything together. Thank you for everything you did. You will definitely be hearing from me in the future.
JOY STEMBRIDGE
Sean has a wonderful creative mind as is able to express that creativity in the way he writes. His work is always thought provoking taking you to places you have never imagined but with a lightness and humour which makes the journey fun and exciting. If you want a writer with a different prospective Sean can create for you a different reality. I really recommend him if you require a professional writer.
JOEL FERGUSON
Working with Sean on my first novel has provided valuable insight on the editing process.
Throughout this experience Sean has exhibited true professionalism with an attention to detail and his timely presentation of the preliminary edit.
Easing my initial anxieties over having my work scrutinized Sean has impressed upon me a sense of sincere interest in improving the presentation of my work. During our consultation Sean thoroughly yet kindly pointed out key elements to refine in my novel.
Reviewing the colour coded preliminary edit metric Sean provided comprehensively displayed an array of details including; passive and weak words, grammatical errors I missed in my initial authors edit, clichés, frequently occurring words, characters and places.
I look forward to working with Sean on my future writing projects. I have full confidence Sean endeavours to craft a modern masterpiece with each work he lends his professional influence.
JULIAN MARTINEZ
I started working with Sean Roode because we shared a passion for storytelling, fantasy and science fiction. Sean collaborated with me to build up and structure a story and continues to be a reliable and hard working individual that puts his all in to the work he does. Sean is an incredibly creative person with an outstanding capacity to multi-task, and I am happy to continue my partnership with him on this and future projects.
