Ask the Coach: 5 Tips to Regain Post-Summer Writing Momentum – On Script Mag
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...
Ask the Coach: Help! I Can’t Write the Same Way Anymore — 7 Ways to Find Your New Writing Practice – On Script Mag
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...
Ask the Coach: Recovering From a Writer’s Dark Night of the Soul – On Script Mag
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...
Ask the Coach: 7 Steps to Recovering Writing Motivation After a Creative Setback – On Script Mag
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...
Ask the Coach: 10 Ways to Deal with Writer’s Procrastination – On Script Mag
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...
Ask the Coach: How Can I Focus On My Own Unique Voice? – On Script Mag
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...
Ask the Coach: How Can I Stop Self-Doubt From Stopping Me? – On Script Mag
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...
Ask the Coach: How Do I Set Goals While Recovering From Burnout? – On Script Mag
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I'm responding to a question from a reader about setting goals for the new year while also recovering from burnout. Hi Jenna, it’s the start of the year,...
Ask the Coach: On Pacing & Structure with Screenwriter Jeff Howard – On Script Mag
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m addressing two similar but separate questions from readers about building to a climax and keeping a story moving with help from guest expert Jeff Howard....
Ask the Coach: On Character Development & Arc with Screenwriter Jeff Howard – On Script Mag
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m addressing — with help from Screenwriter Jeff Howard ('Midnight Mass,' 'Haunting of Hill House,' 'Oculus,' 'Ouija: Origin of Evil,' 'Gerald's Game')...
Ask the Coach: Odds & Ends: Getting Started with Screenwriting & More – On Script Mag
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m addressing a collection of shorter questions from writers wondering about getting started with screenwriting, writing and learning screenwriting in...
Ask the Coach: 6 Antidotes for Self-Doubt in Writing – On Script Mag
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m addressing a set of questions from a reader about managing self-doubt in writing. “[My] fear of failure has several prongs for me: 1. What if no one...