Who Is Renata Vaughn ?

It all started with a stolen story.

In second grade, I convinced my teacher, Mrs. Roberts, to give me the half-copied pages of what was meant to be our reading comprehension lesson. That night, I turned them into something else entirely—my very first story.

The next morning, I handed it to her, unsure of what she'd think. But then she read it aloud to the class, and I watched something magical happen: silence. Every kid sat in still attention. Then came the spark—wide eyes, laughter, questions. My story had held them. Moved them. And in that moment, I knew—I wanted to be a storyteller for life.

Mrs. Roberts encouraged me to keep going. She entered that story into a school-wide contest, and I kept writing, kept submitting, kept winning. Even when life shifted—from New Jersey to new schools, through college and beyond—the pen never left my hand.

My Creative Mission

I write to provoke thought, evoke emotion, and reflect the stories often overlooked. My passion lies in creating riveting, culture-rich narratives and authentic characters across genres like drama, rom-com, and sci-fi/fantasy—spaces where Black and brown characters are too often missing or misrepresented.

As a professionally trained literary artist, I paint with words. With one stroke, I can create entire worlds; with another, make them disappear. My stories aim to illuminate what Hollywood has missed—bold, inclusive storytelling that dares to see us all.

“You got a dream. You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it.” - Chris Gardner (Will Smith) from The Pursuit of Happyness

What I Bring

• Script Marketability – I write with production in mind.

• Concise, Impactful Storytelling – Emotional arcs, layered characters, strong dialogue.

• Collaborative Spirit – I thrive in writer-producer teams and creative partnerships.

• True Representation – My work is rooted in advocacy for equity, culture, and visibility.

Let’s Create Together

Whether you're a producer, brand, creative collaborator, or fellow storyteller—I'm here to create stories that inspire, represent, and resonate.