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Nick Wasilieff
@nickwaswriting.com
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Comedy #Screenwriter telling stories about incompetent but lovable idiots and ne’er-do-wells. #scriptsky

Former Creative Director, current Stay-At-Home Dad, forever a geek.
Jack of no trades—master of some.

Prince George, BC 🇨🇦

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Nick Wasilieff @nickwaswriting.com · Mar 19
SALTY
Short | 17pgs

A teenage ghost takes pleasure in haunting the retiree who caused his death, searching for an apology before he’s banished for good.

QF - The Script Lab Free Screenplay Contest 2024
QF - SWN Short Film Screenplay Comp 2022

#Co #PN
#Sho #PG #Div
#CFin #Cov #SeRe
#Screenpit
A marketing poster for a paranormal comedy short script titled Salty, written by Nick Wasilieff. The image shows a smouldering stick of sage next to a tipped-over salt shaker. Salt has poured out into a pile on the surface.
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After juggling life events all weekend, and some prickly prompts, I'm finally sitting on an outline for NYCMidnight's #ScreenwritingChallenge that might just work (IT BETTER!). Now on to writing pages! HUZZAH!

#Scriptsky #NYCMSWC
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February 17, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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Just got back from the arcade and I had to share this epic knockoff Pikachu that my kid won on the claw machine. We probably spent $80 in tokens to get him, but he was well worth it 😅 #sixsixsix #thenumberofthepokebeast
A knockoff Pikachu plushie wearing a blue and white panelled hat with an awkward pokeball graphic and a blue shirt that has the number 6 6 6 on it.
February 15, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Well, folks, today officially marks my eligibility for @thegreylist.bsky.social. Now if only I could actually finish a script and have it meet the high level of excellence required! 😂 #scriptsky #screenwriter
February 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Oh, darn! I was dragged back to keraoke night. I guess I’ll sing a song or ten…
February 14, 2026 at 3:48 AM
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#FirstPageFriday #FunPageFriday #Scriptsky

List the #FirstTenVerbs in your WIP-- see if they feel active and interesting.

1. Pierces
2. Accents
3. Burns
4. Dig
5. Billows
6. Hurtles
7. Flickers
8. Fizzles
9. Illuminates
10. Roars
collinlieberg.bsky.social Collin “Abolish ICE” Lieberg @collinlieberg.bsky.social · 4d
#FirstPageFriday #FunPageFriday #Scriptsky

List the #FirstTenVerbs in your WIP-- see if they feel active and interesting.

1. kneels
2. PUKES
3. lifts
4. wipe
5. beams
6. puffs
7. squeaks
8. wreathes
9. squeezes
10. burst
aggiebrett.bsky.social Brett Nicholson @aggiebrett.bsky.social · 4d
#FirstPageFriday #FunPageFriday #Scriptsky

A cool exercise I learned in a writing class decades ago: list the #FirstTenVerbs in your WIP-- see if they feel active and interesting.

1. drones
2. hypes
3. hums
4. sleep
5. glares
6. searches
7. glances
8. fidgets
9. grimaces
10. calls

#ThreeWiseMen
February 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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With the prompts dropping tonight for NYCMidnight’s #ScreenwritingChallenge, it feels liie a good time to reshare the 1st page (& a bit) from my short, Salty, which was born from the 1st rd of this contest a few years ago. It’s evolved since, but still one of my faves!
#Scriptsky #FirstPageFriday
First scene from a short script, titled Salty, written by Nick Wasilieff The scene begins: INT. OLD HOME - LIVING ROOM - DAY Teacups. Collector plates. TRINKETS. A shrine to kitsch... ...and Jesus, whose framed image hangs crooked on a wall. A dozen crosses of varying sizes surround him. The monotone voice of MAURICE sounds out. MAURICE (O.S.) It's not normal for me to receive court-appointed clientele. The aged voice of BRENDA answers as we see many photos of her displayed on a mantle. Always alone. Aging with every picture. BRENDA (O.S.) I heard you, umm, specialized in a certain type of therapy. MAURICE (50s, bald, gaunt) listens from an armchair. The top of his head shines in the sunlight. MAURICE Ahh... So you're experiencing paranormal trauma? BRENDA (O.S.) Yes. MAURICE Is the spirit here at this moment? BRENDA (70s, frail, frumpy) shifts on a plastic-covered couch. Scratches at an ANKLE MONITOR. Through large, thick glasses, her eyes are exhausted. Behind Brenda's couch loiters J.A. (male, 17, a ghost). Bloody. Gray-skinned. Straggly shoulder-length hair. He wears a uniform of a blue polo and tan chinos. Only Brenda can see and hear him. J.A. Am I present, BrenDUH? Brenda nods. Trembles. On the brink of emotional collapse. MAURICE If the spirit were still of this world, would I see them in their current placement? A continuation of the first scene from a short script, titled Salty, written by Nick Wasilieff The scene continues: BRENDA Mm-hmm. MAURICE For your eyes only. Fascinating. J.A. How many times I gotta tell ya? Say sorry like you mean it, and I'll peace out. Brenda is uncomfortable. BRENDA Sorry... And unconvincing. J.A. Nah, I ain't buying it. MAURICE No reason to be sorry. Situations like this are never easy for the spirit or the haunted. J.A. What a dweeb. MAURICE Your personal connection to this spirit must be profound. Please enlighten me. Brenda drifts into a daze. The scene ends.
February 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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This quote is incredible. “You’re fighting like you’re the third monkey trying to get on the ark, and it’s starting to rain.”

Highly applicable to life in general.
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Like life, sunsets can be be unreliable and unpredictable, so when they shine, it’s unbelievable.

#Sunset #Photography #Canada
February 13, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Happy @nycmidnight.bsky.social Screenwriting Challenge Eve to all those who celebrate, #Scriptsky! With the contest kicking off tomorrow night, here’s a friendly reminder that there’s a dedicated feed to follow for the contest that captures the hashtags #NYCMSWC & #ScreenwritingChallenge!
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February 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Reposted by Nick Wasilieff
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Check out @nickwaswriting.com's feature

THE PROVING GROUNDS

A grizzled career criminal trying to solve his wife's mysterious death has his lone-wolf ways threatened when an unknown 20-something nephew suddenly enters his life.

#SpecScriptShoutout #ScriptSky #ScriptSky+
February 12, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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Now is a great time to recommend the Canadian Curling comedy, MEN WITH BROOMS.

I have yet to meet anyone on the socials who’s seen it, and honestly folks, it shows. Really missing out on this slice of pure Canadiana.
February 10, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Drake Maye and the Patriots tonight:
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February 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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That half-time show was great, it would have been even more epic if the all the folks who were dressed as all the folliage started dancing. #SuperBowl
February 9, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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With the Olympics in full swing and Super Bowl today, as Lakeview once sang, “it’s a bad day to be a beer.” #SuperBowl #Olympics2026
February 8, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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I think I missed #ScriptChat tonight, but it’s because I’m at a brewery drinking.. errr… I mean collecting life experiences for writing purposes etcetra etcetra. #Scripsky
February 7, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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I'm proud to be Canadian, and I LOVE the Olympics, but those opening ceremony outfits Lululemon forced our athletes to wear are an abomination. Criminal!
February 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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"Man, this opening ceremony could not get any more Italian!"

*Plays the Mario movie trailer on commercial break*
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February 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Having an epic brainstorm session is a helluva feeling, but a feeling that's hard to remember for the other 99% of the time during the brain-smashing sessions that make up the rest of the writing process. #Scriptsky #Screenwriting
February 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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For this #FunPageFriday, I’m posting two pages from my current WIP, “The Proving Grounds,” a noirish comedy drama set in 1959 Las Vegas.

#Scriptsky #Screenwriter #FirstPageFriday
Less distant now... ELLIS (O.S.) I'm ruined! God dammit, I'm ruined! The sound of fast-paced footsteps approaches Leyland. A hand squeezes Leyland's necktie. Yanks his floppy head up. ELLIS (late 50s, smooth tanned face placed between a FEDORA and a HAWAIIAN SHIRT) has a maniacal look in his eyes. ELLIS (CONT'D) Wakey, wakey, you son of a bitch! Ellis backhands Leyland. SMACK! Leyland jolts awake. LEYLAND Aye! I'm awake! I'm awake! Leyland gazes up at Ellis. Concerned. LEYLAND (CONT'D) You okay, Ellis? Everything good? ELLIS You've ruined me, asshole! LEYLAND Wh-what happened? ELLIS Unbelievable! Ellis releases the tie. Leyland's head clunks to the dirt. ELLIS (CONT'D) Leyland fucking happened! Ellis paces. Turns and kicks dirt at Leyland. Leyland heaves himself up off the ground. He winces. Groans. A pile of smouldering rubble sits where Dough Re Meat once stood. In Leyland's terms: It's a goner. Leyland locks eyes with the destruction. LEYLAND Oh, no! No, no! Ellis, this isn't my work. I'd never do this to you The fourth page from a script titled “The Proving Grounds” written by Nick Wasilieff. The page starts mid-scene right after the previous image: ELLIS But you had everything to do with this, you absolute donkey! LEYLAND I... Uh... I... ELLIS When was the last time you had control over anything in your life? Leyland shrugs. A non-verbal plea for forgiveness. ELLIS (CONT'D) I've told you over and over again to retire! You need to get out. This past year has been nothing but scorched earth for you! Ellis lets out a hopeless laugh. ELLIS (CONT'D) There's nothing but smoke and rubble behind you. The pile of smoke and rubble smoulders behind Leyland. Leyland fails to understand. LEYLAND You know I can't do that. It's all I got! Ever since -- ELLIS Horse shit! I got out of it and was doing fucking great until you ruined it! You need to find something to do and someone else to latch on to because I'm done! LEYLAND You have insurance, right? Ellis, please tell me -- Ellis winds up and PUNCHES Leyland in the face. Leyland crumples to the ground. He whimpers. Ellis looms over him. ELLIS I might not be a god-fearing man, but that doesn't mean I welcome the Devil at my doorstep. The page ends. A marketing poster for a comedy drama feature titled “The Proving Grounds” written by Nick Wasilieff. The image on the poster depicts a black and while cityscape photo of Las Vegas cira 1950s, with a atomic bomb mushroom cloud looming over the city in the distance.
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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“I think you should make it funnier.” Well, well, well, don’t threaten me with a good time. #Scriptsky
February 6, 2026 at 2:47 AM
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I realized today that we’re just shy of 9 days before prompts drop for @nycmidnight.bsky.social Screenwriting Challenge. I swear I checked the countdown last week and it said we had 40 days 😂

Roll call time! #scriptsky! Who’s joining in on the fun this year?

#ScreenwritingChallenge #NYCMSWC
nickwaswriting.com Nick Wasilieff @nickwaswriting.com · 16d
Also, for those who are participating this year, there’s a feed called “NYCMidnight SWC” in which you can add tonyour feed that captures the hashtags #ScreenwritingChallenge and/or #NYCMSWC So if you skeet about the challenge, make sure to use those hashtags! #Scriptsky
nickwaswriting.com Nick Wasilieff @nickwaswriting.com · 16d
Only a couple weeks until @nycmidnight.bsky.social #ScreenwritingChallenge! I look forward to it every year. Who else is participating this year?

During those 8 days, life is going to be a stupid busy time for me, but I’ll git’r done one way or another!

#Scriptsky
#Screenwriter
#NYCMSWC
February 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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28 Sausages Later

It's still a horror story.
February 5, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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This whole Gavin McKenna situation feels like it's pulled from a script. Young phenom athlete on the verge of being drafted 1st overall, punches a guy for ruthlessly insulting his Mom (allegedly) unprovoked (allegedly), is charged, and now faces jail time, putting his future in jeopardy. #Scriptsky
February 5, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Just stumbled upon this account with a criminally low follower count. As someone who can be creative and generous with my f-bombs in my writing (and in life when the kids aren't around), this is right up my alley! #Filmsky #Scriptsky
cinematicfbombs.com CINEMATIC F-BOMBS @cinematicfbombs.com · Nov 21
Film: Glass Onion (2022) [PG-13]
Studio: Netflix
Character: Derol
Actor: Noah Segan
Director: Rian Johnson
Screenwriter: Rian Johnson
Timestamp: 2:06:14

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February 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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If you see this, post a character that starts with B
February 3, 2026 at 10:52 PM