Should I Give Up on My Script?
In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to a writer about whether to give up on a script after not getting the response they anticipated from contests and fellowships: “I’m ready to...
How Do I Pick Up The Pieces With Writing After Burning Out?
In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to a writer about picking up the pieces after getting burned out: “I was on a writing streak but then I took on a project that completely...
How Can I Name Minor Characters Who All Appear the Same?
In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to a writer about character naming, who says: “If I have many characters of a certain group, Ninjas for example, too many to name individually...
On Marketing Multiple Scripts… Or Not
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a writer about script marketing, who says: “Hello, I come by this way to be informed about where to send my 44 movie scripts? I sent it to...
7 Approaches to Finding Confidence Again as a Writer
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a writer about confidence, who says: “I’ve had a rough year and a half, which is affecting my writing confidence hugely now.” In the...
5 Tips to Regain Post-Summer Writing Momentum
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a question about recovering a writing practice after a busy summer. Hi Jenna, I’ve lost a lot of my writing momentum over the summer...
Help! I Can’t Write the Same Way Anymore — 7 Ways to Find Your New Writing Practice
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a comment from a writer about recovering a writing practice. Hi Jenna, I’ve found recently that the way I used to write just isn’t working...
Recovering From a Writer’s Dark Night of the Soul
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a comment from a writer online about having a moment of wondering why she’s still trying to write. Having one of those nights where it...
7 Steps to Recovering Writing Motivation After a Creative Setback
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a question from a reader about staying motivated and disciplined after receiving discouraging feedback. Hi Jenna, I recently had a major...
10 Ways to Deal with Writer’s Procrastination
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a question from a reader about managing procrastination. Dear Jenna, I struggle with procrastination and getting started writing. I want to...
How Can I Focus On My Own Unique Voice?
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a question from a reader about comparison and embracing your unique voice as a writer. Dear Jenna, I have a tendency to compare my writing...
How Can I Stop Self-Doubt From Stopping Me?
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a question from a reader about self-doubt and feeling like an impostor or not a “real” writer. Dear Jenna, I keep feeling like I’m not a...