When you show up for your writing, your writing shows up for you.
FOR WRITERS
Why Work With Me
Whether you're jumpstarting a stalled project, seeking a fresh perspective, or embarking on a new story, I'm here to guide you, no matter the stage of your work.
With 12 screenplays, 40+ studio pitches, and two decades of storytelling experience across multiple formats, I bring professional insight and care to your writing journey and to what can feel like a mysterious industry. I want writers to succeed, and I believe that what you have to say matters.
Your story deserves to be told in the most compelling way possible, and I'm committed to helping you get there.
But first, can we talk about writing mentors?
Game. Changer.
Someone who gets what you're trying to say, who pushes when needed but gives space when you need that too? Pure gold. It's like having a script therapist who asks the tough questions. Who sharpens your dialogue. Who spots those plot holes before they swallow your story whole. Who gives you encouragement when you want to throw your laptop out the window. (Don’t!)
Even seasoned writers need support. (I have a mentor. Hi Donna!) Another pair of eyes that see what you can't. Someone who's walked the path and continues to walk it.
And by someone, I mean someone human. Look, AI tools are useful. They research stuff. Organize thoughts. Help us edit. Brainstorm. By all means, keep them around.
But AI can't feel. Can't cry at sunsets. Doesn't remember the Sunday smells from your grandmother's kitchen or that one summer that changed everything. It doesn't know heartbreak. Sexual desire. Joy. Bone-deep exhaustion. Grief that makes even your teeth ache. Or that weird feeling when someone truly gets you. Your human experience is your superpower.
As a writing guide, I'm here to help you elevate your work and build a writing life that actually sustains you. Great stories work in layers, and together, we'll construct yours methodically — taking it from "almost there" to "absolutely undeniable." I'll break story with you. Teach you embodied writing that hits in the gut. We'll tackle those plot holes that are sabotaging your narrative. Strengthen character arcs and write dialogue that sounds like real people having real conversations. Most crucially, we'll uncover the emotional core that makes readers or viewers invest.
Your writing matters. Your story matters. And the only way to grow as a writer is by writing — consistently, honestly, and with support that meets you where you are.
STORY COACHING OPTIONS FOR WRITERS
I collaborate with writers across multiple formats:
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Feature/Pilot/Series
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Book to Screen Adaptation
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Essay/Collection
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Memoir/Fiction
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Pitch/Query/Logline
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Breaking Story/Concept Development
Breakthrough Boost
$275/hour
This is for you if: You need focused help on a specific storytelling challenge, are stuck at a particular point, or want expert feedback on a key element of your work.
Narrative Launchpad
$675 (Three 1-hour sessions)
This is for you if: You have a concept that needs development, want to strengthen your story structure, or need guidance turning your initial idea into a fully realized narrative.
Story Alchemy
$160/hour
This is for you if: You're working on a partial or complete manuscript or screenplay (at any stage) and need professional guidance to shape, refine, and elevate your work. I work in blocks of 10-20-30 hours. Additional blocks can be purchased for revision work or if we decide to develop your story from the ground up.
"Working with Autumn on my comedy pilot was like getting a master class in the science of funny. She has this uncanny ability to see where humor is hiding. My pilot went from decent to optioned by a major streamer."
~ Josh F, TV Comedy Writer
“I was stuck in act two hell with my screenplay when I found Autumn. Her ability to dig deep into story mechanics while holding space for the messy creative process is unmatched. Through our work together, I not only finished my script, I discovered a much deeper understanding of my craft.”
~ Michael S, Screenwriter, Austin Film Festival Finalist
"Autumn is more than a writing coach - she's a story alchemist. She takes your story, holds it in her head, and it comes out transformed - like she's run it through some magical story laboratory. She uncovered the beating heart of my story and helped me finally bring it to life. Now I'm onto draft two of my manuscript and finally feel like a real writer. This is part of Autumn's magic - she transforms how you see yourself as a storyteller."
~ Ellen G, Author
"I was staring at a blank page, wanting to get my memoir on the page after 9 years. Autumn cracked the code by helping me find the real story beneath the story - the one I was afraid to tell. She offers a unique blend of gentle support and relentless story investigation that helped me find the courage to write what matters. Six months later, I have a complete first draft."
~ Claire M, Debut Memoirist
