Screenwriting Coach: For Character-Driven Stories That Captivate

Heloise C.

Do you have a story burning inside of you but aren’t sure how to get it on the page? Or maybe you have a draft that’s not quite where you want it to be. My passion is helping writers like you unlock their potential and transform ideas into polished, compelling narratives that hook readers from the very first line.

As your creative coach, I provide the structured guidance, insightful feedback, and encouraging support you need to navigate the entire writing process.

We’ll work together to develop powerful beginnings that hook your audience; lean, effective structure with compelling arcs; believable agentic characters that go beyond stereotypes; snappy, realistic dialogue that reveals subtext and drives the story forward; and impactful endings that are satisfying, surprising, or thought-provoking.

My screenwriting journey began many years ago with my filmmaking collective with whom I made several shorts — including several award-winners. I’ve studied screenwriting with Jacob Krueger, Pagecraft, and as a mentee with Women in Film.

I was a reader for the Austin Film Festival 2025, offering feedback on plot, structure, character, dialogue, overall concept, and determining whether to advance a script to the next round. I’ve been a member of writers group for several years, learning the art of providing constructive, supportive feedback to my fellow writers.

Previously, I tutored disadvantaged youth in New York City and I taught English for a year in South Korea.

Send me a message to discuss your project, whether it's a script, film project, podcast, narrative, or documentary — at any stage of development — and let's work together to realize the story you were meant to tell.