One-on-One Coaching
A Development Executive In Your Corner
It has never been easy to sell a film or television project, but right now the needle feels particularly difficult to thread. There are fewer buyers, and competition is fierce. You need to be sure that your project's identity is sharp, and that your execution delivers on that promise.
That’s where I come in. I’ll tell you what a producer and executive sees when they read your project.
My strongest work as a producer happens in the writing process and it’s the part I love the most.
Whether you’re an established or emerging writer, I see the same core challenge: a gap between intention and and what’s on the page. I start by asking what you want the script to do, then identify where the draft isn’t yet delivering on that. From there, we work together to close the gap.
I bring both a creative and marketplace perspective to the work, grounded in more than 20 years of developing material from the producer and development executive side of the table.
The result is that you can be confident that your script fully reflects your intention. When an industry gatekeeper has your script in their hands, the work on the page will make a clear case for the movie or show you see.
I’ve honed my approach over 20+ years of working with writers and directors, from Oscar winners to emerging talent. I’d love to bring that experience and method to your project.
One-Draft Coaching
30-Minute TV Pilot, up to 40 pages: $750
One-Hour TV Pilot, up to 75 pages: $850
Feature Screenplay, up to 110 pages: $850
For writers looking for an experienced development executive’s perspective on a current draft.
One-Draft Coaching takes place over two sessions. Instead of reading your script, deciding what I think, and delivering a set of notes, I want to understand your intentions before I do the deeper development work.
Session One: The Diagnostic Conversation
I’ll read your script in advance, then we’ll meet to talk about your intention for the project, where you are in the development process, what you’re trying to accomplish with this script and in your career, and any questions or feedback you’re already wrestling with.
Between Sessions
I’ll read your script again with a much clearer understanding of you, the project, and your intentions. From there, I can tailor my development work to your specific goals.
Session Two: Development + Rewrite Path
We’ll dig into what I’m seeing in the work: what’s landing and where there may be a gap between your intention and what’s coming through on the page. We’ll also look at the project’s identity and how we can sharpen it. From there, I’ll make development recommendations and we’ll talk through your path into the next draft.
Both sessions are 60 minutes and conducted on Zoom, with a recording and transcript provided.
Full Rewrite Coaching
Full Rewrite Coaching: $1,750
For writers who want an experienced development executive in their corner throughout the rewrite.
Full Rewrite Coaching begins with the same diagnostic and development process as One-Draft Coaching, but instead of ending after Session Two, I stay with you as you put the development work into practice.
Session One: The Diagnostic Conversation
I’ll read your script in advance, then we’ll meet to talk about your intention for the project, where you are in the development process, what you’re trying to accomplish with this script and in your career, and any questions or feedback you’re already wrestling with.
Between Sessions
I’ll read your script again with a much clearer understanding of you, the project, and your intentions. From there, I can tailor my development work to your specific goals.
Session Two: Development + Rewrite Path
We’ll dig into what I’m seeing in the work: what’s landing and where there may be a gap between your intention and what’s coming through on the page. We’ll also look at the project’s identity and how we can sharpen it. From there, I’ll make development recommendations and we’ll talk through your path into the next draft.
Support While You Rewrite
You’ll have five weeks of access to me while you work through the rewrite. You can bring me development questions, decisions you’re wrestling with, feedback you’ve received, or other questions that come up as you move the project forward. Support is asynchronous via email, text and voice message. This support does not include additional script or material reads beyond the initial and revised drafts.
Session Three: Review of Your Revised Draft
I’ll read your revised draft before we meet. Together, we’ll look at what the rewrite has accomplished and how the project has evolved. We’ll return to the intentions we established at the beginning of our work and look at what the new draft is communicating now, where the gap has narrowed, and where there may still be development work to do.
All three sessions are 60 minutes and conducted on Zoom, with a recording and transcript provided.
Interested in working together?
Start with a complimentary development coaching session. Bring a development question you're wrestling with, whether it's a script or pitch issue, confusing notes, figuring out your comps, or deciding which project to pursue next.
What Clients Are Saying
“Emmeline is flat-out brilliant. She guided me through adapting the weirdest, most theatrical play I’d ever written into a screenplay. She’ll give you the hard notes, then dive deep with you as you wrestle your way through them. She knows the art form, knows artists, and knows how to get the best from us.”
"Emmeline is the first person I call when I need fresh eyes on a script, perspective on strategy or positioning, or help navigating a tricky set of notes. She understands the subtleties of the entertainment industry, but always approaches everything from a story and writing-first point of view. She’s a creative’s greatest ally.”
"I came to Emmeline with my very first pilot script and pitch document, and left with material strong enough to win a spot at The Writer's Lab. Her feedback on both the script and pitch was incisive, actionable, and grounded in years of industry experience - she understands what makes material stand out and how to position it effectively. If you want someone who can help you get your work over the finish line, work with Emmeline."