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• What is a writing coach?
  A writing coach is many things: a guide, an advocate, and a sounding board. As a screenwriting coach, I work to help you identify your writing goals, address your script issues, develop your voice, build your writing confidence, and help you finally write that screenplay you’ve been thinking about for years.
• Will you help me sell my screenplay?
  While I can share my knowledge of the industry and spitball ideas for getting your script out there, I do not market or sell your script. However, I will work with you to get your script to a place where it is ready to market.
• What if an issue comes up between sessions?
  Together we will design a system of between session check-ins and accountability to keep you moving forward.
• I want to write a script but don’t have any ideas on what to write about?
  No worries. Chances are, your idea is already there, waiting for you to find it. With a bit of coaching, a concept you can be excited about will become clear.
• What do I get with my script/screenplay analysis and coverage?
  Your script/screenplay analysis and coverage will depend on the package you choose. Please see the packages page for more information.

• What’s the difference between a coach and a mentor?
  A mentor is more of a teacher that provides more direct guidance. As a coach, I am your partner in your journey, walking alongside you as you write your script, and guiding you through the emotional challenges that come up along the way. As a seasoned writer, I can help you push through the sticky creative bits in order to elevate your abilities and draw out a meaningful script you can be proud of.
• What if my script doesn’t sell?
  The frustrating truth is that most scripts don’t sell—and I can’t offer any guarantee that yours will. What I can promise is that if you are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed, we can work together to bring out your best work.
• How long does it take to write a script?
  Just like the waves in the ocean, no two writers are alike—and neither are their approaches to screenwriting. Some can work 24/7 and pound out a first draft in a few weeks. More often than not, it takes longer—much longer—to write, rewrite, and polish a solid script. There really is no rule of thumb, so giving yourself between six months to a year would be a reasonable goal.
• What if my coaching series is up and my script isn’t done yet?
  Scripts take time. If your series runs out and you don’t want to renew your screenwriting coaching contract, we will make sure you are lined up with a game plan to guide you through next steps. However, if you do choose to renew, I will walk alongside you to help you make your dream a reality.
• I see so many of these “10 Days to the Perfect Script”-type programs and “How to Structure Your Screenplay”-type books to follow, but I’m struggling on what is right for me. How do I decide?
  Throughout our script writing partnership, we will work together to discover what works best for you, while ensuring that we tap into your natural creativity. My approach to screenplay writing is to trust your intuition and your characters and structure will follow.