Buyers read millions of scripts. They know two or three pages in whether they’re interested or not. If your story starts with a bang and dazzles the reader with a unique voice, world or premise, the reader will keep reading. If not, you’ve got a problem.

I will read your screenplay and identify what’s not working. Then I’ll give you constructive, creative solutions you need to transform your script into a compelling and unique read. In Hollywood, the competition is fierce. We have to be fiercer.

Are you a producer who loves a project, but you don’t have a script that measures up to the idea? I can help. I will diagnose your story or structure problems and turn the script into something exciting and worthy of a greenlight. Let’s dig into the material and rescue the best parts and discard what doesn’t work. We’ll fix structure, ramp up tension and deepen the characters so they’re iconic and absolutely unforgettable. Don’t let a good project die on the table.

As a college professor, I’ve worked with many aspiring screenwriters both at film schools and via private instruction. Maybe you’re starting out with an idea that just won’t go away. Or maybe you’re an experienced film or TV writer, looking to hone your craft. Either way, I can teach you how to approach your projects with a sharper focus and deeper understanding of how to tell your story.

We meet extraordinary people every day, but not everyone can put them on the page. Through private lessons, you and I will explore how to shape mesmerizing characters and breathe life into them, creating great stories. Is your idea a TV series or a feature? Comedy or drama? What are the core concepts to think about before you start writing? Private classes are a great way to take the first step – or continue the journey.