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Award-winning TV writer w/MFA will help you rock your goal
Laurie P.

3 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $150

About Laurie


Bio

Hi.

My goal is to get you to your goal 🎯

I can help you
⭐️ master writing assignments
⭐️ rock a school entrance essay or personal statement
⭐️ find your creative voice
⭐️ learn to love reading and writing
⭐️ create a pitch / pitch deck for your idea, short film, screenplay
⭐️ create a lesson plan for your TV and film class

My understanding of the creative process makes for a unique experience. Let's tap the power of storytelling!

At University of Southern California I got...

Hi.

My goal is to get you to your goal 🎯

I can help you
⭐️ master writing assignments
⭐️ rock a school entrance essay or personal statement
⭐️ find your creative voice
⭐️ learn to love reading and writing
⭐️ create a pitch / pitch deck for your idea, short film, screenplay
⭐️ create a lesson plan for your TV and film class

My understanding of the creative process makes for a unique experience. Let's tap the power of storytelling!

At University of Southern California I got an MFA studying
🎭 playwriting
🎞️ screenwriting
✍🏻 essay writing
😂 humor writing
📚 creative fiction

My career as an award-winning Hollywood writer/producer honed my
🙌🏻 storytelling skills
🙌🏻 note-giving abilities
🙌🏻 pitching and pitch deck making
🙌🏻 public speaking coaching

During my 2+ decades in TV, I've
been on writing staffs
done group rewrites and punch-up
written and produced hundreds of hours of network and streaming TV shows
created and presented pitch decks
written story bibles
sold pilots
won an award
served on the Board of Governors of the ATAS (Emmys)
coached students on brainstorming, pitching, comedy punch-up, filmmaking

I've also spoken at TED Active and have been a speaker producer for multiple TED events.

While volunteering as a college essay tutor, I discovered I also really enjoy teaching.

Students seem to appreciate how I make reading and writing accessible and spot gems in their writing.

I also enjoy tutoring elementary and middle school students. As someone who haaaaaated math and still struggles with it, I appreciate that we don't all love all subjects!

Those of you applying to private middle or high schools, or to universities, know that the essay is one of the most powerful parts of your application. It’s your chance to speak directly to the admissions office. A high-octane essay can rocket you past candidates with better grades and curriculum. Let’s make your essay undeniable.

Let's work together!


Education

Michigan State University
Telecommunication
University of Southern California
Masters
university of london
Other

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $150
  • Rate details: Book two hours or more and get a 10% discount
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 9/17/2023

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

English

English

I'm an award-winning TV writer with a Master of Professional Writing degree and experience tutoring high school and college students.
Film

Film

In addition to 2+ decades of writing and producing in Hollywood, I taught a graduate writing course at University of Southern California, I've judged filmmaking competitions, and I've simulated TV writers' rooms for students.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

My two decades of giving TV comedy and drama actors performance notes + my role as speaker producer at multiple TEDx events has brought insights and expertise that help in all public speaking situations.
Writing

Writing

Master of Professional Writing, University of Southern California 25 years working exclusively as a professional writer 10 years of tutoring students grades 5-12 on writing
Reading

Examples of Expertise


Laurie has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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