Coaching & fun things for female writers!

Hello there, fabulous female screenwriter. I'm bringing back courses this year, 2025, and creating new ones. If you are looking for something specific about the industry, please let me know.

Meanwhile, check back and subscribe to my blog or follow me on social media. @stephobourbon on Instagram, FB, Threads, and Bluesky

Hello, I'm Stephanie

A little about why me~

I have been working in the Film/TV industry for 35 years.

I have written professionally in both film & television.

I have worked as a Script Consultant and Story Coach since 2008.

My clients have written for ABC, Netflix, Warner Bros., Disney, Hallmark, DreamWorks, NBC, and more.

I have been a certified book coach since 2021.

I have studied under the industry's top mentors, including Steve Kaplan, Jeff Arch, Pilar Alessandra, Danny Manus, Jen Grisanti, Ellen Sandler, Larry Brody, Blake Snyder, Robert McKee, Lee Goldberg, William Rabkin, and many others.

I have spoken at many screenwriting and fiction writing conferences.

I'm currently a member of Lee Jessup's Screenwriting Support Group and The Screenwriting Life with Lorien McKenna and Meg LeFauve.

NEW* Holiday Script Coaching for female writers

Hello, dear holiday romance writers. Do you need help with your story beats or even a read-through once you are finished?
YAY! I am opening up my coaching because I get many requests to read holiday scripts.
I offer two different options.
1. Concept and beat sheet review
2. Read and give notes on your completed script.
I have watched over 300 holiday romances, so basically all of them, and I watch and study the new holiday films every year.
I have also taken courses with the top writers in this area for many years and recently optioned two holiday scripts.
As an insider in the industry, I have been talking to executives who have been buying these scripts all year, so I know what they are looking for.
CONTACT ME NOW, as I'm only doing a few of these each month.
I have been a Hollywood story reader for many years, and I have been a story consultant and coach for over 15 years. This is what I love to do.
stephanie@stephaniebourbon.com

The Female Writers Society

This is a screenwriting and novel writing group for female writers of all levels. Find us on FB and Heartbeat.

Script Concierge

Script Concierge started in 2008 and offers a one-on-one coaching experience for television and film writers who are unsure of their next steps. It is tailored to you.

Make Them Swoon

My newest online workshop, which I released in 2021, is on how to structure, plot, and write a romantic comedy.

Recipe for a Story

I created this online workshop in 2020 to help writers focus on the ingredients needed to build their stories. (Novels & Screenwriting)

Who Said That?

Since 2008, this dialogue workshop focuses on what dialogue is and how to use it to move your story forward.

Crushing Your Query

I've been coaching queries and pitching since 2010. This workshop focuses on how to pitch your story in a query letter using a formula that works.

My history as a story coach

With over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry, I developed a few courses for writers to help them save time and money and learn how to make their stories stand out. I have worked as a writer, script consultant, story coach, script reader, actress, and artist on some of the biggest films & television shows in Hollywood.

In 2024, I took a break from courses to focus on my current TV holiday scripts and comedy screenplays.

Please email me if you would like me to read your screenplay and give you basic coverage and notes.

I'm only working with female screenwriters at this time.

Get in touch!