Write the Script. Nail the Pitch. Own the Room.

Serious about getting your writing into the best goddamn shape of its life? I work with writers to fix what's not working, elevate what is, and talk about their story like a professional.

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Write the damn thing.

Screenwriter.

Strategist.

Creative Ally.

I’m a TV and film writer with decades in writers’ rooms, on sets, in pitch meetings, casting sessions, edit bays, early morning table reads, and late-night rewrites.

I’ve written and produced hundreds of hours of television across legacy media, cable, and streaming. I’ve written on Emmy and Golden Globe-winning shows, worked with Oscar-winning writers, directors, and actors, elbowed my way to the table, acted out, spoke up, and kept moving forward.

If you’re looking for guidance, you need someone who has lived to tell. If anything, I’m a survivor’s handbook for writers who want to do and be more.

MY BACKSTORY

THE WRITERS' ROOM

Group Coaching

FOR SCREENWRITERS AND AUTHORS

One Writers' Room. Six Weeks. Zero Excuses.

Great writing doesn’t happen in a room of one’s own. Unless you are Virginia Woolf. And that didn't work out so well for her.
Great scripts are not manufactured by AI plagiarism machines.
Great stories demand a voice and a heart, not an algorithm.

Instead, get coached. This is mentorship with deadlines and feedback from a working pro. “How?” you ask, because that is so you.
– Live notes and weekly accountability
– On-the-spot problem solving for structure, character, and plot
– Logline rewrites, pitch notes, worksheets and more

You’ll walk away with pages that are pitchable, polished, or at the very least, done. And you’ll be in the company of others who take the work as seriously as you do.

Stop Procrastinating

Do you have a story that must be told but you keep not telling it? Let's fix that.

Take action. If you don’t, you will continue to procrastinate. You will stay small. You will allow mediocrity to wend its way You will dream big but they will remain only dreams.
Leap, or wonder what would have happened how your life could have been better.
Do you have a manuscript in the drawer? Do you have a script idea gathering dust? Do you have a story that must be told but you keep not telling it? You’re not alone.

Masterclass

One mistake you’re making in pitch meetings? You’re trying to sell your script. You're there to enroll others in your vision to create a TV series, a film, or a book that needs to be made.

We’ll break down the top mistakes that tank most pitches and how to fix them before the executives look at their phones.

Free

GET SMART

Strategy Session

What do you want, what's in the way, and what's next? In our 60-minute Zoom meeting, we’ll diagnose your biggest blocks and build a personalized 3-month Creative Action Plan (CAP) you can start this week.

You'll get clear on your priorities, writing goals, submission targets, and key milestones.

$347

GET FOCUSED

Script Consulting

Consultations that will take your writing beyond “good job” and right into “fuck yeah.” Otherwise, you’re sending above-average work into the void. Work with someone who knows what executives, showrunners, and producers are actually looking for.

$500 and up

GET SERIOUS

JUMPSTART YOUR SCRIPT

THE SCREENWRITER'S GUIDE TO GETTING UNSTUCK & FINISHING THE DAMN THING

A self-paced workbook that guides you through SIX ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS to get your story up and running, and back on the road. And to draw out this metaphor to a painful degree, it’ll help you cross the finish line.

$27

MICHAEL JAMIN

Emmy-nominated TV Writer, Showrunner, Author

KING OF THE HILL, JUST SHOOT ME, TACOMA FD, MARON

"Dawn is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after television writers. Her knowledge and experience make her an invaluable addition to any writers’ room. And all of us are fortunate to work with her."

MARTINA CHACONAS

Screenwriter, Executive Creative Director

THE ONE CLUB, THE BELDINGS, COMMUNICATION ARTS, NY FESTIVAL OF ADVERTISING AWARDS

"Dawn's not only creative, but she’s strategic and collaborative. Her leadership has led to breakthrough, award-winning work that substantially increased sales and built brands. She’s a natural mentor to creatives. Plus, she’s really fun to work with."

LIZ SAGAL

TV Writer, Executive Producer, Badass

THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, COWBOY BEBOP, LOST IN SPACE, MONK, CHARMED

"Dawn is the reason I became a television writer. She’s a fantastic mentor, collaborator, and peer. Her wicked humor and fearless approach to storytelling are inspiring. She makes any writer’s room a thousand times better!"

ROB COHEN

Emmy-winning TV Writer & Director

SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, THE SIMPSONS, LADY DYNAMITE, THE BIG BANG THEORY

"I’ve worked with Dawn in the comedy trenches. She’s seen it all and done it all. Listen to her!"

DAVE CROSMAN 

Screenwriter, Client

"When you work with Dawn, you instantly know why she’s a professional. Her notes are robust and deep, adding layers to your writing while preserving your voice. In a world of mediocre script services, going to a pro who has been there and mastered that is well worth your time and money."

CRISTINA MOSCINI

Author, Filmmaker, Actor

"Any writer is lucky to benefit from closeness to you. Thank you for your time and generosity. After just 3 days, I feel clearer on how to get ahead with what is to come."