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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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')...
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...
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...
With the start of school and fall on the horizon, there's this energy many of us naturally connect to that feels motivating and inspiring to start new things, take action, get organized, and make...
In this month's "Ask the Coach" article, I’m addressing two questions regarding finding representation and connecting with producers (and some notes about navigating these appropriately during the...