Writing can be lonely, and the challenges of the industry can feel insurmountable. After these six sessions, you'll...
- Know exactly what types of stories excite and motivate you as a writer
- Have clarity on a writing path that works best for you
- Create a flexible but consistent writing routine
- Complete at least one script that you love
What's holding you back?
We start here because writers struggle to make time to write or hold themselves back because they believe their creativity doesn’t deserve to be a priority.
Once we remove these roadblocks, we can craft a unique plan to help you launch or finish your script and build your professional toolbox.
What do you want to write?
You probably have a lot of ideas, but what gets you excited?
What kind of life do you want as a writer?
Does your portfolio reflect your interests?
You'll feel motivated to write when you're excited about an idea and confident that it aligns with your career goals.
How do you want to show up for your writing?
We’ll break down your big project into smaller steps with realistic deadlines.
When writing feels less daunting, you can stick with a consistent plan.
What guidance do you need to finish your script?
Now that you have a flexible plan that works for you, I can be your sounding board from idea to outline to the first draft of your TV or feature script.
- Idea Development: First, we'll explore your protagonist's journey, the main ingredients of your story, and your personal connection to the story in depth so you can feel prepared to write a clear outline.
- Outline: My feedback on your outline will cover your protagonist's journey, structural beats, theme, and tone. You'll have a strong roadmap to guide you as you write your first draft.
- First Draft: When your first draft is complete, we'll probe deeper into your protagonist's internal and external wants and their arc from the first to the last page. We'll make a plan for the next draft, including prompts to help you deepen your story.
Is your plan supporting you?
Are you making progress, or do you feel stuck?
We can adjust your plan or examine what keeps you from staying on track.
Ongoing accountability and check-ins will keep you motivated to write.
What else do you need to develop your writing career?
I can guide you through classes, labs, fellowships, contests, and networking opportunities that align with your career path and goals.
Once you identify opportunities you want to pursue, we can prepare materials in time to meet deadlines.
These sessions are your time.
This covers the scope of what we can work on together. These sessions are your time, and we can design them to meet your unique needs.
This package includes ongoing e-mail support and unlimited reads of all marketing and creative materials, including pitches, pitch decks, bibles, application and branding materials, treatments, outlines, and scripts. Plus, you'll receive two free 30-minute Office Hours check-ins, which is like one free session. You'll save $120 compared to the 3 Career Strategy Conversations and 3 Script Feedback Conversations.
Testimonials
"Working with Laura Mannino at Bold Type Coaching has been such a positive experience. She is incredibly kind, supportive, and encouraging. She helped me set realistic goals and create structure around my writing when I was struggling to prioritize my time and stay consistent. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve made steady progress and feel much more confident in my writing process."
- Ambra Chavira, Feature Writer
"I’ve come to rely on Laura to help me fulfill my potential as a writer. She offers so much wisdom and knowledge based on her own experience as a writer, winner of prestigious competitions, information gleaned from labs and retreats she’s participated in, courses she’s taken and books she’s read. Her insights have helped me take my scripts from just okay to great, and it’s comforting to have feedback I can trust. Plus she’s so enthusiastic, kind and, of course, hilarious. Writing is a solitary endeavor and it’s tremendously helpful to know there’s someone in my corner. I’m so grateful I found Laura!"
- Abby Cohen, TV Comedy Writer
"Laura is *exactly* what I need to help me wrangle my ideas into coherent action. Her objectivity and epic organizational skills bring so much clarity to my thoughts. Laura curates our time to meet my needs. She’s flexible, positive, encouraging, and realistic. She’s a fantastic listener and always has my stated goals in mind. I highly recommend Laura!"
- Mandy Schmieder, Actress & Filmmaker
"I highly recommend working with Laura. I felt like I was talking to a super knowledgeable friend who really wanted to see my work come to life. Laura had the best questions that made me think about ways to flesh out my characters and develop storylines. Laura gave me notes on two different scripts. I walked away feeling like I had good ideas that were worth developing. I also felt excited about working on my scripts in a way I hadn't felt when re-writing on my own. I am signing up for more!"
- Kendra Cunningham, Stand-Up Comedian & TV Comedy Writer
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Price
By booking this package, you agree to these Terms and Conditions
- Six 60-minute Zoom conversations
- Cloud recording of our sessions
- Save $120 compared to the 3 Career Strategy Conversations and 3 Script Feedback Conversations
- Unlimited reads of all marketing and creative materials, including pitches, pitch decks, bibles, application and branding materials, treatments, outlines, and scripts
- Two free 30-minute Office Hours check-ins
- E-mail support
- This package expires twelve months from the date of purchase
- This is a non-refundable investment