Shaping Ideas into Stories, Voices into Impact, Words into Motion, and Creativity into Meaningful Connections.
Montana Clayton is an award-winning screenwriter, writer, chef, military veteran, and world traveler who calls Kathmandu, Nepal, his home. His diverse background profoundly influences his writing, blending rich life experiences with deep storytelling. His debut poetry collection, Whispers in the Dark: A Collection of Poems Inspired by BDSM, explores bold themes and profound emotional experiences, while his screenwriting delves into complex human stories. Montana’s first short screenplay, Faded Light, won Best Short Screenplay – True Story at the Golden State Film Festival 2025, and his first feature screenplay, White Lily, earned Best Action Screenplay at the Gil International Screenwriting Awards 2025. He has also received the prestigious TIFA Golden Screenwriter of the Year Award. Montana lives in Kathmandu with his wife, two children, and dog, embracing life as an ongoing adventure. When he’s not writing, he enjoys playing video games, studying history, watching films, and traveling. He holds an A.A. in Liberal Arts and a B.A. in Creative Writing and English with a concentration in Screenwriting from Southern New Hampshire University. He is currently pursuing an M.Ed. in Instruction and Curriculum with a concentration in Educational Leadership at S.N.H.U., with an expected completion date in 2028.
01 — Introduction
I specialize in transforming ideas into powerful content. From compelling copywriting, engaging video and game scripts, and immersive tabletop campaigns to poetry, short stories, novels, SEO content, and screenplays. I craft words that captivate, inspire, and deliver results.
02 — Experience
With a diverse chef, military veteran, and world traveler background, I bring a unique perspective to storytelling and content creation. While newer to the professional writing field, I have crafted compelling copywriting, immersive video, and game scripts, engaging tabletop campaigns, and emotionally resonant screenplays. My experiences across kitchens, cultures, and continents have shaped my voice, allowing me to write poetry, short stories, novels, and SEO-driven content that captivates, inspires, and delivers results.
Here’s my career condensed to a few bullet points.
US Army Veteran - Served as Military Police and Mortuary Affairs.
International Chef & Operations Leader - Worked globally as a chef, manager, and director of operations.
Writer & Storyteller - Created poetry, short stories, tabletop campaigns, screenplays, and content for various platforms.
Literary Analyst - Applied critical theory to deepen storytelling and analysis.
Student at SNHU - Pursuing an M.Ed. in Instruction and Curriculum with a concentration in Educational Leadership. B.A. in English and Creative Writing with a concentration in Screenwriting and a minor in Art History. Summa Cum Laude A.A. in Liberal Arts from Southern New Hampshire University.
Honor Society Membership -
Sigma Alpha Pi (The National Society of Leadership and Success)
Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society)
Alpha Sigma Lambda (Honor Society for Adult Learners)
S.A.L.U.T.E. (Veteran National Honor Society)
Publishers
Black Scarab Publishing | 2024- |
Education
A.A. Liberal Arts | 2026 | ||
B.A. English Creative Writing Concentration, Screenwriting, minor in Art History | 2026 | ||
M.Ed. Instruction and Curriculum Concentration Educational Leadership | Completes 2028 | ||
Skills
Script Writing | Copywriting |
Classic Literature | SEO |
Creative writing | Tabletop RPG Stories |
Genres
Poetry | 1 collection |
Fantasy | currently in progress |
Screenplays | 2 and more in progress |