I am an American Film Institute-trained screenwriter and director. I am currently offering coaching to writers and filmmakers who want to finish scripts or grant apps or get their passion projects made. Helping students hone in on these passion projects is something I excel at as a teacher at Toronto Film School. I believe we all have compelling stories to tell if we are brave enough to look at our own lives.
My coaching is aimed at individuals who work in film and TV, and those who have taken a break from creative work and who want to get back into the game. If there is a short film, feature or TV idea you’ve been dying to put out into the world but need help committing or getting over your fear of the blank page, my sessions might be for you.
I also provide guidance with grant applications. I’ve written 10 successful grants for my film and TV work to date and funded a portion of my MFA at the AFI through scholarships.
Coaching packages, below.
PRIVATE COACHING & STORY EDITING:
Daily Write Club
Don’t need notes, but need someone to keep you on track as you cough out your draft? My Daily Write Club meets Monday to Friday over Zoom from 9am EST to 11am EST. (Writers in other time zones are also welcome.) I kick off each session with a check in where each participant states their writing goal for the session. We then mute our cameras and mics and write for 50 minutes. We break again for a check-in at 10am EST to see how it’s going and then write for another 50. These sessions are on a drop-in basisand you are accountable to yourself.
*Acceptance by referral only
Total Coaching time: 10 minutes per daily session (over 200 minutes per month)
Cost: $150 a month.
Honing Your Script or Concept: One-On-One Story Editing And Grant Writing Sessions
Have a script or pitch document you need feedback on? Or struggling to shape a story or write a grant? I like to think of my one-on-one story editing sessions as jam sessions where we’ll discuss your work and dream up some great ways forward. I’ll read materials ahead of time and in our session I won’t just provide notes. I’ll ask you questions so I can gain an understanding of what you are aiming for with your script. Then I’ll provide feedback that will help you get there.
Total Coaching time: 1 hour online in session; 1 hour prep
Cost: $200 (plus HST).
Coughing Out the Draft: Five Session Coaching Pack
Wanting to finish a script or grant app, but struggling to move forward? In my 5 Session Coaching Pack, we’ll start with an intro session where I’ll find out where you are at in the process and what you're struggling with. Together, we’ll decide on milestones you want to hit over the next 1 to 2 months (e.g. how many pages by when) and we’ll commit to firm dates and deadlines for the remaining four editing sessions so we can move your project forward.
Total Coaching time: 5hrs + Text follow up to hit deadlines.
Cost: $750 (plus HST)
From Script to Screen: Three Month Coaching Pack
This package is ideal for writers and creators who not only want to write their script, they want to get it made. We’ll start with an intro session where I’ll find out where you are at in the creative process and what you're struggling with. Then we’ll craft a game plan for you to, not only write the script, but commit to a way to get it made —whether it’s applying for grants, launching a Kickstarter or shooting it for $500 in your backyard. My goal here is to see you putting your work out into the world. This pack is spread over 3 months and consists of a weekly one-hour session.
Total Coaching time: 12hrs
Cost: $1400 (plus HST)
