Hi, I’m Naomi —

I’m a screenwriting teacher and screenplay consultant – essentially an on-call development partner for screenwriters, producers, and directors at all levels.

From those just starting out, to those firmly established and working in the industry today.

Whether you’re looking for the confidence to start writing your first screenplay, or you’re deep in the trenches of a script and need fresh insights, I can help.

Every day, I show writers how to get unstuck so they can get to FADE OUT, with straightforward feedback and practical advice at key steps of the writing process.

I specialize in taking the big, complex, and sometimes overwhelming topic of screenwriting and breaking it down into clear, practical steps so that you can make real progress on your projects.

As a former development exec at Madonna and Guy Oseary’s Maverick Films, I worked on projects like Twilight, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, and The Stanford Prison Experiment. Later, I worked with Blake Snyder on his second Save the Cat book, and taught Save the Cat story structure workshops in Los Angeles.

Since then, I've read thousands of scripts and worked with hundreds of writers, directors, and producers through one-on-one consulting and my own online group workshops, where I've crafted an approach that's flexible, actionable, and tailored to each writer's needs. Unlike theory-heavy resources, my methods focus on step-by-step guidance, real-world tools, and strategies to move your script – and your confidence – forward.

Because my greatest reward is watching my clients take their ideas from "someday" to a finished screenplay they're proud of.

What Can I Do For You?

The process of turning a movie idea into a finished screenplay can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.

That’s where I come in – by bringing a craft-oriented, industry-savvy fresh perspective on your screenplay.

I spend my days deep-diving into my clients’ screenplays, helping them figure out what’s working and what still needs work.

Like a mechanic with an engine, I get a feel for how it’s running, and then examine each part individually, making the whole thing a smoother, more powerful machine in the process.

I don’t do the work for you – I empower you to do it, and to build skills you’ll use in your future screenwriting projects.

With the projects they’ve brought to me for consultation, my clients have:

  • ...made the annual Black List.

    (including 2 in 2022!).

  • ...advanced or placed in prestigious screenwriting contests and fellowships

    (including the Nicholl, Austin Film Festival, Final Draft’s Big Break, WeScreenplay, Moonshot Initiative, Stowe Story Labs, and many, many more).

  • ...pitched to every major studio.

  • ...optioned and sold feature screenplays and TV pilots to producers.

  • ...have independently produced their own short and feature length films!

If you're ready to turn your idea into a screenplay – or just need help figuring out what to do next – I'd love to be your guide.