Group Coaching Sessions
Unlock your potential with expert guidance, month after month.
You spoke, we listened—now embark on a personalized learning experience designed to elevate your writing prowess.
You’ll enhance your craft with our targeted two-hour coaching sessions, focused on key aspects of publishing, screenwriting, and the writer's journey. Each month, a Story Summit faculty member dives deep into a specialized topic tailored to your needs,
whether it's mastering a writer’s mindset, polishing your pitch, or practicing the art of revision.
Our unique two-hour sessions feature live coaching, providing immediate feedback to sharpen your skills in real-time. Join our community of writers and gain invaluable insights to propel your creative journey forward.
As a Story Summit membership subscriber, you can enjoy this exclusive benefit at no additional cost.
Upcoming Group Coaching Sessions
September 22, 2026
Pitch Perfect: How to Turn Ideas into Published Magazine Stories
With Sarah Paulk, Magazine Writer and Editor with 500+ Published Features.
Previous Group Coaching Sessions
Writing Romances that Satisfy (and Sell)
With Maggie Dallen, writer of the Hallmark movie Believe in Christmas and author of over 200 romance novels.
Show Me a Story: Mastering the Art of Showing vs. Telling in Your Writing
With Julie Cantrell, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author, Into the Free
The Emotional Life of the Writer: The Real Reason You Had to Learn Math
With Jeff Arch, writer of Sleepless in Seattle and Attachments
Writing Historical Fiction and/or Dual Timelines
With Lyn Liao Butler, bestselling author and writer of Someone Else's Life
Script Savvy: Mastering Screenplay Structure
With Rex McGee, screenwriter and script consultant with 20+ sold scripts for film and TV. Sharing the insights of Rex’s long-time mentor, the master writer-director BILLY WILDER
Manage Your Doubt
With Margaret South, developer of feature films and founder of All Girl Productions
Hollywood Etiquette: Mastering the Dos and Don'ts
With Paolo De Oliveira, programming executive and producer
The Writer’s Miracle Method
With Debra Engle, bestselling author of The Only Little Prayer You Need , Writing Mentor, and Spiritual Teacher.
Pitch Perfect: Mastering Your Pitch for Screenplays and Books
With Sabrina Parra, film development executive and script consultant
Quantum Characterization: Writing Characters Across Time for Deeper, Emotionally Rich Stories
With Joshua Mohr, award-winning novelist and screen
How to Become a Sought-After, Highly-Paid, and Transformational Speaker
With Elayna Fernandez, bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and story strategist empowering women worldwide.
Writing Memorable Characters that Actors Want to Play
With Tab Murphy, Oscar-nominated and legendary animation screenwriter.
Adaptations & Re-Tellings Workshop with Priscilla Oliveras
With Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today bestselling author of 11 romance novels
Interviewing: Another Avenue for Publishing
With Stacey Powells, published journalist, and music clearance and licensing expert for almost 40 years
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“I believe that, when you know something, the gift is in sharing it with others. Iron sharpens iron, and teaching at Story Summit has made me a better writer. I often tell my students that I get as much out of the classes as they do.”
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