1:1 Screenwriting Session

Got a story that’s stuck? Let’s grab a coffee and figure it out together :)

Please do not book here. All 1-on-1 sessions are coordinated via Luma:

https://luma.com/puq5ar22

(Please ignore the date/time and place shown above—we will coordinate our specific meeting day, time and cafe via email!) (Online sessions also available)

THE PROCESS:

1. Request: Visit the link above to submit your request.
2. Coordinate: I will email you within 24h to pick a time and a Lisbon cafe.
3. Confirm: The session fee is €35, settled via MB Way or Revolut once we've picked our slot.

WHAT WE CAN COVER

• Story Structure & Pacing: Finding the heart of your narrative.
• Dialogue Polishing: Making sure your characters sound real.
• Character Development: Building arcs that resonate.
• Idea Jamming: Turning a 'messy idea' into a solid outline.

A LITTLE ABOUT OUR SESSION Writing is often a lonely process, but it doesn't have to be. My goal is to be a fresh pair of eyes and a creative partner for an hour. We can talk through your structure, polish your scenes, or even 'act out' some dialogue to see how it flows.

I’m happy to work in either English or Portuguese.

ABOUT ME

I’m a writer and actress. I’ve written two feature films and am currently developing a TV show for a Portuguese channel. I’m also the author of the book Inventário de Nova Iorque and the newsletter Lunário Ocasional.

As an actress, I trained at the William Esper Studio in NYC and have worked across various theatre and short film projects. I love using my experience on both sides of the page to help other writers find the pulse of their work.

Looking forward to hearing about what you’re working on!

— Maria

Say hi over at @mariajeene.

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