Story Lab
one-on-one story coaching & dramaturgy
Looking for help with a work-in-progress? Feeling stuck? Seeking inspiration?
Story Lab is our one-on-one story coaching service for dramatic writers. From partial drafts to full plays, we can help you with:
feedback, editing, revision, and proofreading
script analysis, customized craft advice, dramaturgy
building writing routines, finding accountability
discovering new ways into your work
We believe in meeting writers where they are, not where we think they should go. We’ll work with you on your specific project to help you accomplish your specific goals. Our process is writer-focused and collaborative.
We’ll work closely with you to help you reach your specific needs. Our pricing is competitive and fair, and we have scholarships available for those requesting a little extra assistance.
OUR PROCESS
Story Lab coaching is customized to your specific needs. After you contact us, we’ll set up a time to meet online to discuss what you’re looking for, including your writing goals and timeline. Then we go away, read your work, and take notes. We then meet again for a coaching session to provide feedback, give comments, and answer questions.
We’ll work with you to set your goals and make sure you have the tools to continue on your own. We can also set up follow-up sessions as needed, if you’d like to continue working with us on a longer-term basis.
OUR RATES
Working on a specific budget and need a little assistance? We have partial scholarships available! Please contact us to request more information.
How did we set our rates? Read more here.
full-length plays & other dramatic literature
These rates include two sessions (an initial one-hour consultation & a 90-min coaching session), a comprehensive reading of your work, and notes.
Dramaturgy: $300
plot/action, characters, structure & form, pace, meaning, flow, themes, style, in-depth script development, historical context, dialect and language, research assistance, production/performance perspective
Draft Review: $450
includes two additional sessions to review any revisions or new drafts, and ongoing assistance via email during the revision process
Additional coaching sessions (one hour): $50
Proofreading & Formatting Help: $40/hour
includes a careful read of your script for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and script formatting (working with you on which of the many “standard” formats you prefer) - this service is very helpful if you’re reformatting a piece for a specific submission!