Turn that idea into a pro-level screenplay

Roger S. H. Schulman

with Oscar-nominated writer

Roger S. H. Schulman (“SHREK”)

Bring the Hollywood to your writing.

Aspiring Writer

Use the fundamentals — character, conflict, structure — to bring your vision to life.

Working Writer

Get incisive notes to punch comedy, sharpen dialog, strengthen arcs and tie up loose ends.

  • It was not just a session; I learned so much. ...Working with you brought out what I really wanted to say but was too intimidated to do so... The ROI on my investment is priceless!

    —Trish Apello

  • "I was doing a lot of extra work that didn't show up on the page. Roger showed me how to work smarter, not more."

    —David Curtis

  • "Roger has deep experience in TV, features, online... His experience is veteran and his energy is newcomer. Definitely worth it."

    —Elizabeth Vienneau

  • Roger’s lessons highlight what makes great and compelling characters as well as common pitfalls to avoid in the creative process. I greatly enjoyed learning from him.

    — Ilan Fiarman

Boost your festival script from submission to winner.

Get going fast, and follow the Five Key Turning Points.

Turn your spec into green light material.

Character first — actions speak louder than dialog.

Make it into the writers’ room — and stay there.

Collaborate without giving up your voice.

 

Hollywood cred, Teaching credentials.

Perhaps the only thing harder than getting started on a new script is getting it done. In between, there’s a million ways go astray.

Let’s take the right road—together.

I know how to help you make your writing personal, compelling, authentic, memorable — and how to pitch that writing compellingly and entertainingly.

In short, I know how to help you write it and sell it.

Beware — writing what you think you should write by following trends, taking notes from the wrong people, or neglecting research is not only bad writing, but turns you into a bad writer.

But if you’re:

  • An aspiring writer with a great passion to succeed creatively and professionally

  • A working writer with a great desire to do it faster, better and more successfully —
    — you’re in the right place.

Pick the package that’s right for you.

One session with The Writer Coach: to solve a closed-end problem with a specific project — dialog, character, scene work..

Four sessions with The Writer Coach: A four-act epic to do foundational work: structure, build, relationships, deep character development.

Intensive Care: For your specific project, Roger will give your writing a close read, generate 2-3 pages of overall notes plus page notes as needed, and coach you in a follow-up session.  

The Retainer: Ten hours with The Writer Coach to use as we see fit. The Retainer prioritizes Roger's time for you. A premium product for premium clients. 

Or start here, with a FREE Discovery session with Roger. We guarantee at least one actionable takeaway.

Get my tool to super-structure your writing. Right now, free.

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