DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING SERVICES
I help Screenwriters and Novelists tell exciting, heart-felt original stories.
What are you looking for?
Help With My Novel
Help With My Screenplay
Articles on the Craft of Writing
Creating an epic adventurous story is one of the most exciting feelings in the world. But there’s nothing more frustrating than having a story you believe in that just isn’t working.
I know that feeling because I am a novelist, screenwriter, Certified Story Grid Editor, and a 20-year-veteran of the film industry. I’ve been there and I’ve learned the skills to get stories back on track.
For the past four years, I’ve helped novelists and screenwriters sort through mountains of words and ideas, get to the heart of the story they truly want to tell, and then get that story on the page.
Let me help you tell your story.
“I would highly recommend Courtney. I had published twelve books, so I was looking for a mentor of the highest calibre to advise me on my next thriller. Courtney worked with me from brainstorming my initial idea all the way through to the final manuscript.
At every stage I was impressed with Courtney’s insight, analysis and practical suggestions, as well as her attention to detail. Her help, guidance and enthusiasm was invaluable to me. My agent loved the final manuscript!”
-Sanjida Kay, Thriller Author of 'Bone by Bone', 'The Stolen Child', 'My Mother’s Secret' and 'One Year Later'.MANUSCRIPT Analysis
The Manuscript Analysis provides a clear picture of where your story is right now, what’s working, what’s not working and why and clear next best steps you can take to clarify your story, level up your manuscript and become a stronger writer.
This is for you if you have a full manuscript but:
have no idea what kind of story you wrote or if it’s “any good”.
have written thousands of words but don’t know what to do next.
feel like you’re running in circles “editing” but not actually improving your story.
the feedback you’ve gotten was vague and left you just as confused.
you don’t want to just finish this story, you want to become a stronger writer.
Before the Call:
You’ll send me your full manuscript and I read it. My analysis will dive deep into your story focusing on the key elements including the genre, characters, structure, point of view, theme, setting, and your ideal reader.
During the Call:
I’ll help you sort through and make sense of what you’ve written and the story you’re intending to tell. We’ll talk about what’s working, what I love about your story, as well as what’s not working and why, so you can see a clear path forward through revisions.
After the Call:
I’ll send you actionable documentation that further explains what we discussed on your call and my suggestions for solving any problems I found in the story. These clear steps will empower you to level up your next draft so your reader can experience your story the way you envision.
What’s Included:
Full manuscript read
1.5 hour Analysis call
A big picture analysis of your story
Next steps Editorial letter
Recording of the call available immediately
List of novels and movie masterworks to study based on your type of story
Resources and cheat sheets curated specifically for you and your story
Follow up email support for 2 weeks after sending feedback
What an Analysis is not:
Any kind of line editing.
A deep dive into dialogue or prose.
A critique of you as a writer. My goal is to provide feedback that helps you tell the best story possible.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is based on the length of your draft.
$0.031 per word
**Additional 1 hr calls available for $200
“ Imagine the mental capacity of two passionate story brains, sharply focused on your one story. Imagine the combined discoveries, as you tackle the exploration of your story, all with its world, characters, genre, theme and structure. You can’t achieve that with just anyone.
Courtney has an innate capacity for empathetic, validating feedback that is never forced, always sincere, and wrapped in unwavering faith in my writing project.
More often than not, one simple question caused me to stop and ponder, to change my views and revise, and then to grow my story in ways I hadn’t anticipated.
Without our unique collaboration, my novel would never have become what it is today.”
-Nicolas Lemieux, Science Fiction AuthorSCREENPLAYS
Are you ready to Rock Your Script?
Courtney has worked in the film industry for 20+ years on feature films, commercials, music videos, and documentaries.
She is also a screenwriter and is passionate about helping screenwriters develop and level up their screenplays.
Come see what Rock Your Script is all about, and grab your FREE 30 min call with Courtney.
“Courtney has transformed my writing with her truly abundant knowledge of story structure and a genuine enthusiasm that silences even my loudest resistance. Her insights and guidance have been invaluable to me, and she packs our one-hour sessions full of creative ideas no matter how much or little I write. And she has seen me through many an ‘epic’ idea. If you have a story in you somewhere, Courtney will find it and help you tell it.”
-Diana DeBenedetti, Screenwriter
