For entrepreneurs who are ready to quit investing all their time and talent into their business and finally write an award-worthy novel or screenplay in 6 months (or less).
The Story Lab: Fiction Writing Accelerator is here.
The Story Lab: Fiction Writing Accelerator
is an action-oriented coaching program for creative entrepreneurs who want to complete their award-worthy novel or screenplay in 6 months or less.
Let’s keep it real. Waiting for the “right time” (or worse, retirement), isn’t really helping you fulfill your creative dreams or potential.
Those ideas and projects that follow you around and haunt your dreams?
Those long-forgotten visions of becoming a novelist and staring wistfully outta the window of your lakeside cabin, while your imagination turns every which way to find the right way to end your latest chapter?
Those not-so-short-lived thoughts about throwing in the towel on entrepreneurship and instead becoming a full-time erotica, fantasy, suspense, thriller, or comedy writer (like, every time a fresh story idea springs to mind)?
I’m here to tell you: They’re not an accident.
Or a fantasy. Or childish.
They’re small, vulnerable seedlings of desire that want to be treated with the same respect that you treat your “srs” projects with.
You’re obviously talented enough, or you wouldn’t have made it this far…
And let’s be real. YOU KNOW IT.
The question is:
Will you take your talent seriously enough to take the BIG creative risks?
Like the risk of looking foolish when you say (to yourself, or whomever is listening) that you want to be a WRITER.
Not for marketing. Not for business. Not for branding, or even fame or fortune.
But to simply do the thing you TRULY, DEEPLY, MOST want to do.
To tell the stories you truly, deeply, most want to tell.
To find out, if, you are actually capable of writing breakthrough, award-worthy work — or if your unquestionable talent stops at client work, marketing content, or the crafty work you do in the kitchen on occasion.
Sure, letting that old fiction-writing dream die sounds tempting (and way easier than nursing it back to life).
Especially because no one but YOU would ever really know that you kept shoving that desire away to “adult” — but if doing life that way were working for you, you wouldn’t be reading this page, would you?
So you’ve got the talent and the desire, yet still haven’t completed a piece of breakthrough fiction yet.
Is it because you haven’t tried? Or is it because…
You get an idea, get excited, start writing for a while, then drop it when you get “too busy” with the day-to-day of life, business, parenting, and “more important stuff”
You find so much joy in your creative writing, but making time for it feels frivolous and even irresponsible — like if you look away from the business for more than a few moments, you can’t help but worry what will it cost you
You keep starting and stopping because you’re not quite sure how to string the whole plot together from start to finish in an engaging and entertaining way, which makes you scared you’re actually bad at this, wondering “am I really the right person to tell this story?”
You join low-cost memberships and take free webinars and masterclasses, but they either sit (unopened and unused) on your desktop or worse: you’ve watched them all yet still aren’t making strides with your project
You’ve considered working with a coach or hiring private story support, but are skeptical to invest just in case you could write a decent (or even masterful) draft on your own
Sadly, in all this starting, stopping, and flirting with commitment — the only thing you really saved yourself from was the discomfort of completing your story and putting it out there.
The truth is that you haven’t really given this your best shot yet, and even if you have a literature or film degree, even if you finished a project way back in college (or before) — you’re admittedly rusty and out of practice (plus, tbh, that last project wasn’t exactly your best work).
The real reasons that what you’ve tried hasn’t worked…
You haven’t decided to DO IT. Full stop.
You don’t have a great grasp of the story you’re telling, so you end up losing the plot, looping through vague ideas, or writing a bunch of scenes that don’t move the story forward, make it stronger, or help you complete it – which can make your process a frustrating waste of time.
You’re trying to do it all alone.
I’ve seen writer-entrepreneurs struggle with these challenges over and over again, which is precisely why I created The Story Lab: Fiction Writing Accelerator.
You’ve already spent so much time perfecting your writing and storytelling skills when it comes to emails, sales pages, and marketing collateral, but now it’s time to take all that talent and spin it into something you’re wildly proud to put your name on, as a writer.
With this program, we’ll help you write your award-worthy novel or screenplay in 6 months or less.
So if you’re truly ready to write “The End” on your award-worthy manuscript or screenplay, The Story Lab: Fiction Writing Accelerator was designed specifically to help you get there.
Our approach is different from other book coaching and screenwriting programs out there because we’ve designed it specifically around the needs of fiction writers.
Because how you approach your process (and how you think about storytelling for fiction) is distinctly different from what’s required for non-fiction.
Over your 6 months working through the Story Lab, we will focus on the following areas and goals…
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Craft your story into an award-worthy plot that is pitchable, marketable, and fulfilling for you to write.
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Develop your scene-writing skills, voice, and personal style as a fiction writer so you can boldly bring your taste, perspective, and stamp to your story.
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Establish a systematic rhythm to your writing process so you not only hit your goals with joy, but discover what works for you long-term and “install” it into your schedule.
The Story Lab seeks talented writers with specific criteria.
The fact is we can only accept a limited number of participants at any given time -- and (because of our guarantee below) we only work with those who are qualified and ready to show up, do the work, and focus to achieve the objectives of the program.
Because of this, it’s imperative that every participant is truly ready for this level of growth -- for writing award-worthy, breakthrough fiction work-- and has the attitude and drive to make the most of their time in The Story Lab to get there!
It is truly exciting to support writers achieve their breakthrough first drafts, but we must make sure you are qualified (and ready) before we commit to working with you in this program.
Here’s how to know if The Story Lab is for you…
This is for you if…
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You’re a creative entrepreneur who wants to write a significant piece of fiction in 6 months or less.
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You’e a writer whose put off their creative work for far too long, and you’re excited to get the structure and support to finally make it happen.
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You’re a talented creator who cares about telling stories that are not only entertaining, but will potentially make the world a better place.
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You’d really love to build a fiction writing career in addition to your business, and you’re ready to finally kick the door to that chapter of their professional life open.
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You’re a go-getter who’s confident, successful, and knows that when you put your mind to something; nothing can stop you!
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You’re a coach, writer, copywriter, ghostwriter, or creative who values personal development and are “doing the work” in your own unique way
This is NOT for you if…
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You love to play the victim and have a track record of signing up for programs, not doing the work, and blaming the coach – this group is for self-responsible, high-vibe, A-players
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You hide behind your ego, reject support, and are not actually open to constructive, creative development
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You aren’t emotionally or mentally ready to share your creative work in a supportive environment and workshop it intelligently
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This is not for spiritual bypassers, or anyone who’s committed to violence, power struggles, or hate speech of any kind – disrespectful, sexist, racist, ableist, transphobic, anti-semitic, islamophobic, homophobic language, behavior or micro-aggressions will not be tolerated.
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You want to sign up but not actually show up or do the work required to achieve the program goals
How It Works
How It Works
The format of The Story Lab is what makes it truly unique and helps you achieve results that were previously not possible. When we meet, I’ll walk you through all the ins and outs of the program in thorough detail, but for now here’s the high level view of how we’ve designed The Story Lab to be both unique and effective:
ACTIONABLE CONTENT
You’ll receive easy to digest videos and worksheets to walk you through the The Story Lab framework step-by-step. You will be accessing all content through my online course platform, at your own pace.
PERSONAL COACHING
Every other week, we’ll meet as a small group to go over your progress, your story, and any challenges you’re facing. You will also receive a private story review to make sure you are getting all of the personal attention and feedback you need to nail your award-worthy story.
HIGH VIBE COMMUNITY
Enjoy connecting with other creative entrepreneurs and writers just like you! Inside of this group, you’ll help track one another’s progress, support each other through challenges and wins, and keep your drive high! Because we are so selective about who is allowed into the program, rest assured this is a highly curated community -- so get excited to meet everyone!
VIRTUAL WRITING RETREATS
Our group will meet twice each month to keep you both accountable and productive. Nothing blasts through writers’ block faster than my Writers’ Block Party Virtual Writing Retreats!
SPEND 6 MONTHS IN THE STORY LAB AND YOU WILL…
HAVE A CAREER-MAKING BOOK OR MOVIE SCRIPT DRAFT DONE
WALK AWAY READY TO PITCH & QUERY (LFGGGGG)
CONFIDENTLY OWN YOUR WRITER IDENTITY (CLAIM IT)
GET MORE CREATIVE & PRODUCTIVE THAN YOU’VE EVER BEEN (HELL YES)
Our Guarantee
We are 100% committed to helping you achieve your award-worthy book or movie script.
That said, you might still have hesitations about whether what you’re reading on this page is truly possible for you and if The Story Lab is the best choice to get you there.
Here’s the deal: The Story Lab is an elite option and the investment reflects that.
That might make you question if it’s really “worth it,” and I get that.
So in case you are still hesitating to apply, here’s a guarantee that you can bank on:
I am willing to promise you that if you participate in all of the calls, implement all of the work, and do not write a first draft that you are over-the-moon proud of as a result of The Story Lab, then I will let you continue to take the program at no cost until you do.
If you’re truly ready to write an award-worthy novel or screenplay and willing to do the work to get there with the guidance and support of The Story Lab, there is absolutely no reason NOT to apply today.
You have the courage and talent to write an award-worthy novel or screenplay.
You’re here reading this page because you’re a writer, and you’re SO done with….
Wasting hours & hours trying to figure out your plot all alone, only to write pages of scenes that don’t advance your story, or worse; avoid writing altogether.
Doing NaNoWrimo year after year, yet still not walking away with a draft you’re wildly excited about or proud of.
Trying, reading, learning, and consuming EVERYTHING there is to know on writing a great story, yet still feeling really “behind” in your creative writing career – because you’ve yet to write something you consider good enough.
Being so focused on the plot holes, or the lack of time, or the “adult” things you need to do that you're worried you’ll never figure it out. Maybe waiting is the answer. Spoiler: it’s not.
Investing in courses and programs that don’t or won’t help you – because they don’t come with enough personal support baked in.
But what you’ve been doing hasn’t been working and it’s time for that to stop, once and for all.
You’re tired of wasting time, money, and energy but having no completed manuscript to show for it.
You’re ready for REAL progress. REAL support. REAL community.
Which is why you’re the perfect candidate for The Story Lab: Fiction Writing Accelerator.
Over 6 months, we are going to work closely together to structure your idea into an award-worthy story, develop and refine your fiction writing skills, and get your best possible screenplay or novel completed.
This is what it takes to become a successful fiction writer who is creatively fulfilled, confident in their writing, and producing stories that sell.
Here’s a few things you’ll end up with:
Confidence putting your creative work out there with a story that is pitchable and award-worthy, so you can communicate your idea in a way that makes agents, producers, publishers, and prospective readers lean in and want more!
Clarity around your individual fastest-path to a successful fiction writing career! Want a second career as a fiction writer? Mastering your voice, style, and storytelling craft is your first, most, important step. Completed long-form work is your second. We’ll do both in this program.
A repeatable system for structuring and developing your ideas into salable stories again and again, so you’ll never be “lost in the weeds” of the story crafting process ever again.
A freshly completed manuscript or screenplay that YOU wrote – there’s nothing quite like that moment of writing “The End” and taking that victorious breath because you did it!
You will have learned your ideal writing process and flow with a toolkit that is built to help you discover what works best for your individual and unique creative productivity (which can be quite different than what you’re used to with entrepreneurial projects & pursuits).
Scripts and templates that will help you consistently craft your pitches, outlines, and scenes with efficiency and ease so you’re never left stumbling on a blank page, plus so much more…
Results don’t happen by accident.
They happen because you have followed a system and process, taken the steps, done the work, and received the help necessary to get where you want to go.
If you’re ready to finally see those results you’ve been wanting, and proudly write “The End” on your soon-to-be sensational work of fiction, let’s do this.
The Story Lab Results
Big Facts: We are 100% committed to our clients inside of The Story Lab.
Since 2007, I’ve worked closely with writers to help them craft their fiction stories (from short story to screenplay to novels to tv pilots), adapt their stories from one medium to another, and approach their writing process strategically for wildly beautiful and effective results, like:
Achieving paid fellowships in film and television,
Becoming successful television writers,
Selling their screenplays to tv and streaming,
Winning major writing competitions,
Adapting their books and ideas into tv pilots,
Signing with book agents.
So I already know exactly what you’re signing up for when you decide to join The Story Lab.
But why don’t I bring you behind the scenes, so you can hear directly from writers just like you who’ve experienced my coaching firsthand.
“Jamie has an intuitive sense of story and structure - her input has always made my work better. You don’t have to go digging for the note behind the note with Jamie — she’s able to point out with a lot of clarity what’s not working.”
Aminta Goyel, Nickelodeon Fellow, Writer, & Producer
“Jamie helped me understand new aspects of storytelling by teaching it through a screenwriter's lens. As a result of my work with Jamie, I am following my dreams. I am able to make a great living working with my ideal clients, and I have time to pursue my own writing. If you want to have a Disney happy ending as a writer-entrepreneur, you want to have Jamie in your corner.”
Sarah Fox, Owner of The Bookish Fox & Y.A. Novelist
“Jamie is a Story Jedi. She understands story the way Samurai understood Bushido. The violent existence of Samurai warriors needed to be tempered by wisdom and serenity. The wild existence of a creative mind needs similar refinement if it is to craft a great story. One that Hollywood gatekeepers can't turn away. Sharpen and wield your katana of ink wisely.”
Jonathan Ehlers, Writer Director of “Ink & Steel”
“Jamie is a truly talented writer with a deep understanding of story. I’ve always loved her feedback on any project I’ve ever sent her way, and I’d highly recommend learning storytelling and screenwriting from her.”
Phillip Iscove, Co-Creator & Writer-Producer of FOX's "Sleepy Hollow"
