Conquer the craft. Tell your story.
It's a common tale. A brilliant idea flashes across your mind,. Something cinematic, gripping, and emotive, and you think "This should be a screenplay. Somebody should write this. Wait a minute, I SHOULD WRITE THIS!"
So you begin. You breeze through a few books on screenplay format, and before you know it, words are pouring from your fingers. The action crackles, the dialog sings, and in no time at all, you've got a full script that is GENIUS from page one to 'FADE OUT.'
Or, if you're like most, you come to a screeching halt somewhere well short of the end of act one, wondering what in the blue blazes to do next. Because--and you may already know this--writing a screenplay is hard. Even the best writers can get lost out there. What hope do the rest of us have?
Quite a bit, it turns out. Because screenwriting is not just an art, it's a craft. And like all crafts, it has conventions, tools, shortcuts, and shorthand, all of which have evolved over the history of cinema and TV to serve the writer as she sculpts her story, from initial idea to final draft.
Our screenwriting coach Sara Anne Fox can help you every step of the way, from idea, structure, and character development, to honing page craft, dialog, and action prose. Let us help you tell your story. It's going to be good. We can tell.
Story Development
A thorough pre-script process to help you take your story from idea to fully-fleshed-out cinematic plot. Learn the ins and outs of screenwriting story structure. Find and address story holes and logic problems, build out characters, and make sure you've answered the important questions before you dive into writing.
$60
per hour
Script Analysis
A fresh set of eyes and a thorough analysis for your finished screenplay, including an overall reaction and high-level suggestions, as well as micro-focused page notes to help you elevate the piece in every way possible. Also includes mock coverage, to give you an idea of how a studio or prod co reader might sell your script to the brass.
$650
for the first 90-110 pages + $5/ additional page
Screenwriter Coaching
Robust, personalized attention for every part of your screenwriting journey, from craft and technique instruction to career, process, and mindset coaching. For those who want to take their writing to the highest level possible and learn how to make the leap from aspiring to professional.
$110 - $250
per hour