If...

You have a ton of ideas, but you don't know where to start.

You know exactly what you want to write, but you don't know how to carve out the time.

You feel great about your writing, but not so great about pitching.

You finally have a general or rep meeting, but you have no idea what to say or how to prepare.

Then...

Great news! You're not alone. I promise.

I'm a screenwriter, and I know how it feels.

I offer private 60-minute and 90-minute conversations to help you nail your...

Writing plan.
Pitch.
Personal brand.
General and rep meetings.
Idea development.
Loglines and comps.
Career next steps, including quarterly and yearly planning.
Half-hour TV script verbal and written feedback.

Together, clients and I...

Crafted a personal brand elevator pitch.
Created a bio that tells a story rather than lists facts.
Shepherded a short film from idea to script.
Developed pitches for the ATX TV Festival Pitch Competition, Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition, CineStory Retreat, and Netflix.
Designed a month-long writing plan with small, achievable weekly goals.
Strategized a year-long feature writing plan that includes lab and contest deadline benchmarks.
Outlined a new half-hour pilot and a plan to tackle the next draft.
Prepared for general meetings.
Researched a target list of reps.

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Testimonials

"I highly recommend Laura Mannino as a screenwriting coach. It was extremely difficult for me to focus on writing last year. Having Laura Mannino's guidance with making attainable writing goals helped me through life's highs and lows and gave me hope and motivation. Laura is a therapist, cheerleader, and coach all rolled into one, and with her support, I feel confident to slay those writing goals." –Veronica Chavira, TV and Feature Drama

"When I signed up for the Austin Film Festival Pitch Competition, I had no idea how to prepare or what to do. Another screenwriter connected me with Laura; I’ve worked with her ever since. She was instrumental in guiding me and encouraging me as I prepared for AFF. Then, she assisted me in writing a pitch deck for another script and developing a written pitch for Netflix. I couldn’t imagine doing any of this without her!" –Rangeley Wallace, TV Drama

"A pitch is a poem with its own Hollywood rules - and if you don't know them, writing a pitch can feel like a horror show. I wrote a GREAT script - why does it feel like I'm about to go onstage without the right words in my underwear? Laura taught me the form and helped me hone my pitch ahead of a huge opportunity, and not only did it crush, but I'm now confident in pitching future projects because she did such a great job helping me understand why the pitch worked. I can't recommend Laura enough!" –Kim Dilts, Feature Comedy

“Laura is *exactly* what I need to help me wrangle my ideas into coherent action. Her objectivity and epic organizational skills bring so much clarity to my thoughts. Laura curates our time to meet my needs. She’s flexible, positive, encouraging, and realistic. She’s a fantastic listener and always has my stated goals in mind. I highly recommend Laura!” –Mandy Schmieder, Actress and Filmmaker

“I moved recently and barely had time to brush my teeth during the transition, but I still wanted to write a movie synopsis and pitch. Laura offered me the guiding hand to set and meet realistic weekly goals. Without her support, I probably would have tabled the project until after the chaos. Instead, we celebrated my wins together!” –Jeanée, Feature Comedy

“Laura's help with developing my pitch was invaluable. She quickly got to the heart of my pilot and found a much shorter, punchier, and more effective way to say what had taken me paragraphs to communicate. I was truly blown away by how thorough and insightful she was when it came to the art of pitching.” –Marissa G., Half-Hour TV

“If you are like me and you wrote something and you’re proud of it, but if someone asks you about it and all you can manage is a chaotic word salad while watching the light go out in your companion’s eyes… oh my god give Laura Mannino a holler. She’s enthusiastic, giving with her time and suggestions, and helped me get out of my head and home in on my story. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, FELLOW WRITERS!" –Oona O., One-Hour TV

“Laura created a safe space that was supportive and kind, without a speck of judgment. She helped me overcome the fear of pitching my movie and suggested revisions that hook my audience right at the top. I recommend Laura’s coaching to fellow creatives with the jitters!” –Jeanée, Feature Comedy

“Working with Laura to develop my pilot’s logline was an absolute lifesaver. She brought a fresh perspective, asked insightful questions, and was able to distill a very complex world into a concise logline. Loglines are insanely hard for me, but Laura made it easy. I 10000% recommend Laura for all your logline woes!!!" –Melanie F., One-Hour TV

“I needed a one-page bio stat! Laura came to the rescue and compiled my resume, online profiles, and articles to craft a succinct and dynamic bio from scratch. Laura knocked it out of the park under a tight deadline!" –Abbey L., Comedy Producer

About Me

I’m a comedy screenwriter repped by Logical Talent Management and known for my work with MTV, Quibi, Awestruck, Disney, A&E Networks Digital, and more. My half-hour comedy series BODICE RIPPERS is Black List Recommended, a Stowe Story Labs Fellowship Winner, and a PAGE Awards Finalist.

I've used my day job experience as a project manager to set writing goals and meet my own deadlines. I cut my “saying words out loud in front of others” teeth as a stand-up comedian and actor. I’m an ATX Festival Pitch Competition Runner-up, an AFF/UCLA Virtual Pitch Finalist, and a Roadmap Writers Top Tier Competition Grand Prize Winner. I’ve learned a lot from these experiences, honed my skills, and gained confidence along the way.

I know what it’s like to break in when COVID, corporate conglomeration, and the streaming bubble broke the traditional pipeline for emerging writers. I want to help fellow writers feel great about themselves and their abilities, nail their plans, launch big ideas, and sell and share their stories while navigating a constantly changing industry landscape. More about me here.

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