One-on-One Private Coaching and Development
Personal consultations for:
screenplays,
story ideas,
loglines,
outlines,
treatments,
general advice,
or even your first 20 pages.
One-on-One Private Coaching and Development
Personal consultations for:
screenplays,
story ideas,
loglines,
outlines,
treatments,
general advice,
or even your first 20 pages.
When I signed up to meet with Tom, I was panicked, on deadline for a commissioned script and stuck.
Since our meeting, my brain has been happily spinning with all the new possibilities for this story and most importantly, with a plan.
Tom very generously invested and engaged with my story, lending his brain power to help getting me un-stuck. It has already been such a gift to me.
- Chandler Baker, Screenwriter, Oh. What. Fun.
When I signed up to meet with Tom, I was panicked, on deadline for a commissioned script and stuck.
Since our meeting, my brain has been happily spinning with all the new possibilities for this story and most importantly, with a plan.
Tom very generously invested and engaged with my story, lending his brain power to help getting me un-stuck. It has already been such a gift to me.
Chandler Baker, Screenwriter, Oh. What. Fun.
Private help from a 28-year screenwriting veteran and teacher.
In 2022, I started setting aside time every Friday for personal one-on-one coaching and screenplay development.
The best uses for these consultations are loglines, story idea help, and short treatments. We can cover other topics as well, just let me know when you sign up.
I will also read and give notes on a completed screenplay, but I strongly encourage you to take classes with me first.
Because of the expense, please be sure you know what you want to achieve in the consultation to get the best use out of it.
We can talk about anything you want, but have an objective for yourself.
Be specific. Know what you want to walk away with before the meeting.
Private help from a 28-year screenwriting veteran and teacher.
In 2022, I started setting aside time every Friday for personal one-on-one coaching and screenplay development.
The best uses for these consultations are loglines, story idea help, and short treatments. We can cover other topics as well, just let me know when you sign up.
I will also read and give notes on a completed screenplay, but I strongly encourage you to take classes with me first.
Because of the expense, please be sure you know what you want to achieve in the consultation to get the best use out of it.
We can talk about anything you want, but have an objective for yourself.
Be specific. Know what you want to walk away with before the meeting.
Tom is the real deal. There are lots of supposed "story gurus" out there, but few have the industry experience, teaching ability, and actionable insights for writing a more elevated version of your story.
If you want to improve your level of craft and focus your creative inspiration through the fundamentals of great screenwriting, you should consider Tom an invaluable resource.
- Nate Atkins, Screenwriter, Netflix's Christmas Prince series.
Tom is the real deal. There are lots of supposed "story gurus" out there, but few have the industry experience, teaching ability, and actionable insights for writing a more elevated version of your story.
If you want to improve your level of craft and focus your creative inspiration through the fundamentals of great screenwriting, you should consider Tom an invaluable resource.
- Nate Atkins, Screenwriter, Netflix's Christmas Prince series.
Three Different Services
Private one-on-one consultation without reading.
This is a one-hour consultation on a topic of your choosing. We can discuss anything you want, whether you have a career challenge you're struggling with, you want help finalizing a logline or concept, or even want help breaking a story.
Private one-on-one consultation WITH reading.
This is similar. It's a one-hour consultation, but I'll read what you want to discuss beforehand. This is usually an outline or treatment of less than 15 pages, or the first 20 pages of your screenplay.
Screenplay development.
Professional screenwriters who are ready for feedback on a current project. These are high-level notes designed to refine your project and get it ready to meet your deadline.
Burgeoning screenwriters who have taken my Mastering Structure/Idea to Outline courses and are ready to get overall notes and feedback on a project.
Three Different Services
Private one-on-one consultation without reading.
This is a one-hour consultation on a topic of your choosing. We can discuss anything you want, whether you have a career challenge you're struggling with, you want help finalizing a logline or concept, or even want help breaking a story.
Private one-on-one consultation WITH reading.
This is similar. It's a one-hour consultation, but I'll read what you want to discuss beforehand. This is usually an outline or treatment of less than 15 pages, or the first 20 pages of your screenplay.
Screenplay development.
Professional screenwriters who are ready for feedback on a current project. These are high-level notes designed to refine your project and get it ready to meet your deadline.
Burgeoning screenwriters who have taken my Mastering Structure/Idea to Outline courses and are ready to get overall notes and feedback on a project.
Tom quickly identified areas of growth in my script and helpful me figure out solutions.
He helped me achieve my goals and was a pleasure to work with. I could not recommend consulting with him more highly.
- Melissa Hilfers, Screenwriter, EP Fox's Monarch
Tom quickly identified areas of growth in my script and helpful me figure out solutions.
He helped me achieve my goals and was a pleasure to work with. I could not recommend consulting with him more highly.
- Melissa Hilfers, Screenwriter, EP Fox's Monarch
WHY STORY AND PLOT?
Unlike other screenwriting classes, the Story and Plot workshops are taught by a working professional of over 28 years who has taught the subject for nearly as long.
This is not an academic theory. It is not a glamorized interview broken up into segments. These are tangible processes that have been refined and tested literally over decades. The courses are designed to communicate layered ideas simply and clearly, and to give specific, concrete steps to empower the student's writing and storytelling.
WHY STORY AND PLOT?
Unlike other screenwriting classes, the Story and Plot workshops are taught by a working professional of over 28 years who has taught the subject for nearly as long.
This is not an academic theory. It is not a glamorized interview broken up into segments. These are tangible processes that have been refined and tested literally over decades. The courses are designed to communicate layered ideas simply and clearly, and to give specific, concrete steps to empower the student's writing and storytelling.
I got my MFA, read a bunch of books, blah blah blah. I learned more from Tom in an hour than with any of that.
My only regret is not doing it sooner. Thanks, Tom, for your wisdom and generosity!
- Graham Goldstein, Screenwriting MFA USC
I got my MFA, read a bunch of books, blah blah blah. I learned more from Tom in an hour than with any of that.
My only regret is not doing it sooner. Thanks, Tom, for your wisdom and generosity!
- Graham Goldstein, Screenwriting MFA USC
Your Coach: Tom Vaughan
I started writing professionally twenty-eight years ago. I've had eight movies made and two more in production this year. I am proud of all the ups and downs of my career, but if you really want to understand a subject, I recommend teaching it.
I have been teaching for 22 years now. It forced me to communicate the why behind so many of the decisions I made as a screenwriter. In doing so, these decisions became tools, accessible whenever I needed them.
As I became a better teacher, I became a better writer. As I became a better writer, I became a better teacher.
When I struggle with any of my own projects, these are the principles I fall back on.
Because of my teaching, I finally have what I lacked early in my career: a tangible and repeatable process to maximize the full potential of a story idea and tell the story I am trying to tell to the best of my abilities.
That's what these classes are about. And Go Coogs!
If you want to read more about my bona fides, you can click HERE.
Your Coach: Tom Vaughan
I started writing professionally twenty-eight years ago. I've had eight movies made and two more in production this year. I am proud of all the ups and downs of my career, but if you really want to understand a subject, I recommend teaching it.
I have been teaching for 22 years now. It forced me to communicate the why behind so many of the decisions I made as a screenwriter. In doing so, these decisions became tools, accessible whenever I needed them.
As I became a better teacher, I became a better writer. As I became a better writer, I became a better teacher.
When I struggle with any of my own projects, these are the principles I fall back on.
Because of my teaching, I finally have what I lacked early in my career: a tangible and repeatable process to maximize the full potential of a story idea and tell the story I am trying to tell to the best of my abilities.
That's what these classes are about. And Go Coogs!
If you want to read more about my bona fides, you can click HERE.
I can't say enough about how much Tom has helped me with my screenplay development! I've been writing for over three decades, but am fairly new to screenwriting, and no one has ever explained this process more clearly or effectively.
Tom laid out my strengths and weaknesses and helped me see where things weren't working and most importantly -- how to fix them!
He is so generous with his time and talents and seems to really care about the work. Signing up with him was one of the best decisions I ever made.
- Kelly Simmons, Novelist and now screenwriter.
I can't say enough about how much Tom has helped me with my screenplay development! I've been writing for over three decades, but am fairly new to screenwriting, and no one has ever explained this process more clearly or effectively.
Tom laid out my strengths and weaknesses and helped me see where things weren't working and most importantly -- how to fix them!
He is so generous with his time and talents and seems to really care about the work. Signing up with him was one of the best decisions I ever made.
- Kelly Simmons, Novelist and now screenwriter.
WHO ARE THESE SERVICES FOR?
Currently, half of my one-on-one consultations are with professional writers, but you do not need to be a pro to book me.
That said, if you are not an experienced writer, I DO NOT recommend my screenplay development service just yet (where I read a full screenplay). Your time and money are much better spent on my courses or the one-on-one consultations.
(Even pro writers tend to enroll in these courses after a session with me.)
The one-on-one coaching is best for:
- You want help refining and validating your concept or logline.
- You want help breaking a screenplay idea into a more tangible story structure.
- You want direct notes on a treatment or outline.
- You want specific, professional advice on a screenwriting career challenge.
- You want help with your overall take on an upcoming pitch.
The Screenplay Development Notes are best for:
- Professional screenwriters or those on the verge who are ready for feedback on a current project. These are high-level notes designed to refine your screenplay and prepare it to meet your deadline or the market.
- You are a less experinced screenwriter, but you have implemented what you have learned in Mastering Structure and Idea to Outline, and you are ready for direct feedback.
WHO ARE THESE SERVICES FOR?
Currently, half of my one-on-one consultations are with professional writers, but you do not need to be a pro to book me.
That said, if you are not an experienced writer, I DO NOT recommend my screenplay development service just yet (where I read a full screenplay). Your time and money are much better spent on my courses or the one-on-one consultations.
(Even pro writers tend to enroll in these courses after a session with me.)
The one-on-one coaching is best for:
- You want help refining and validating your concept or logline.
- You want help breaking a screenplay idea into a more tangible story structure.
- You want direct notes on a treatment or outline.
- You want specific, professional advice on a screenwriting career challenge.
- You want help with your overall take on an upcoming pitch.
The screenplay development Notes are best for:
- Professional screenwriters or those on the verge who are ready for feedback on a current project. These are high-level notes designed to refine your screenplay and prepare it to meet your deadline or the market.
- You are a less experinced screenwriter, but you have implemented what you have learned in Mastering Structure and Idea to Outline, and you are ready for direct feedback.
The Three Plans
If you are not already an experienced screenwriter (and even if you are...) I highly recommend taking Mastering Structure and Idea To Outline before signing up for Screenplay Development. To encourage this, after you enroll in those courses you will get $200 of Screenplay Development consultations.
One-on-One Consultation | No Reading.
- This is a one-hour conversation on a logline, story idea, career advice or any topic you choose.
- Video of the consultation.
- Transcript.
- Computer-generated outline of the discussion.
I will read an outline or treatment under 15 pages.- OR- I will read any 20 pages from a screenplay.
$199
One-on-One Consultation | With Reading.
- This is a one-hour conversation on a treatment, outline, or 20 pages of a screenplay.
- Video of the consultation.
- Transcript.
- Computer-generated outline of the discussion.
- I will read an outline or treatment under 15 pages.
- - OR- I will read any 20 pages from a screenplay.
$299
One-on-One Screenplay Development.
- This is a one-hour conversation on a feature-length screenplay.
- Video of the consultation.
- Transcript.
- Computer-generated outline of the discussion.
- Digital page notes on the screenplay.
- If you are not an experienced screenwriter, it is recommended that you take the courses first.
- Enroll in Mastering Structure and Idea To Outline, get $200 off.
$895
The Three Plans
If you are not already an experienced screenwriter (and even if you are...) I highly recommend taking Mastering Structure and Idea To Outline before signing up for Screenplay Development.
To encourage this, after you enroll in those courses you will get $200 of every Screenplay Development Consultation.
One-on-One Consultation -- No Reading.
- This is a one-hour conversation on a logline, story idea, or any topic you choose.
- Video of the consultation.
- Transcript.
- Computer-generated outline of the discussion.
I will read an outline or treatment under 15 pages.- OR- I will read any 20 pages from a screenplay.
$199
One-on-One Consultation -- With Reading.
- This is a one-hour conversation on a treatment, outline, or 20 pages of a screenplay.
- Video of the consultation.
- Transcript.
- Computer-generated outline of the discussion.
- I will read an outline or treatment under 15 pages.
- - OR- I will read any 20 pages from a screenplay.
$299
One-on-One Screenplay Development.
- This is a one-hour conversation on a feature-length screenplay.
- Video of the consultation.
- Transcript.
- Computer-generated outline of the discussion.
- Digital page notes on the screenplay.
- If you are not an experienced screenwriter, it is recommended that you take the courses first.
- Enroll in Mastering Structure and Idea To Outline, get $200 off.
$895
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