A quick and cost-effective way to help get your project firmly and confidently on track.
This is about the big picture of your story/script and theme, and/or how to talk about it effectively.
You tell me what your script is about, basically give me the "pitch" (although I don't like that word) and I ask follow up questions and give you suggestions that will help you understand your story/theme better and pinpoint weaknesses or things that might enhance your story.
Just from a little conversation I've helped a lot of screenwriters clarify the theme and what seems to be missing, which helps with rewriting and talking about the script with passion.
To read the full script and give you notes generally takes 4-5 hours and I have a package for that, also on ISA called Screenplay Consultation and Coaching. http://www.networkisa.org/my-account/service.php?id=6
Laurie is a professional screenwriter who continues to study the craft while working on her own spec scripts, and on assignment for indie producers. She combines insights about pitching picked up from working closely with Gary Shusett and her own deep understanding of screenwritingto help you take your own project to the next level.
Laurie loves helping fellow and sister writers gain new insight and invigorated passion for their own writing.
For more in-depth help - having Laurie read your script and give notes, see Now Write! Screenplay Consultation and Coaching: http://www.networkisa.org/my-account/service.php?id=6
Produced and published writer who helps production companies, ad agencies and multimedia producers tell their clients’ stories – clearly, concisely, creatively, inclusively, (sometimes humorously;)
I've written 116 produced film, video and audio scripts, including GUITAR MAN, a gritty feature drama with 20 awards (two for the screenplay), short films and videos, interactive museum programs and PSAs for U.S. Army, and more.
As a lifelong learner with a love of narrative storytelling, I hone my skills writing spec screenplays, teaching Soulful Screenwriting workshops, and providing honest and compassionate in-depth screenplay and book consultations to fellow writers and producers.
It was an honor to share my passion for screenwriting as the host/moderator for ISA's free telecons for four years. I also served as co-editor of Now Write! Screenwriting and Now Write! Mysteries, sole editor of Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror.
Current San Diego Media Pros Board Supervisor - writing specialty.
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