RAISE THE STAKES
Build a script that makes readers care deeply — by learning how to craft meaningful stakes that power every beat of your story.
ON-DEMAND WORKSHOP REPLAY | JUST $49
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Why Your Script Isn’t Landing (Yet)
Tired of hearing “it’s well-written...but something’s missing”?
You’ve put in the work. You’ve revised draft after draft. You’ve tightened the structure, cleaned up the dialogue, and polished the scenes. But your script still isn’t getting the response it should — and readers can’t quite explain why.
Here’s the real problem: if your audience doesn’t know what your characters stand to lose (or gain), they won’t care what happens next.
Without meaningful stakes, even a technically solid script can fall flat. It feels like a “So what?” experience — instead of one that keeps people on the edge of their seat.
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What You’ll Learn Inside the Workshop
In Raise the Stakes, you’ll learn how to identify, evaluate, and escalate your story’s stakes — so your screenplay grips readers from the first page to the final scene.
Here’s what you’ll get instant access to:
✅ 60-minute workshop replay
✅ Workshop slides (PDF)
✅ Quick Reference + Brainstorm Prompts (PDFs) to use while outlining and revising
✅ BONUS: Case Study Notes for School of Rock (PDF)
We’ll break down:
The 10+ different types of stakes you can use in your story and how to layer them for maximum impact
Where and how to establish, escalate, and resolve stakes across 3 Act structure
How to make your story’s goal more important, urgent, or meaningful as events unfold
A practical framework for creating effective stakes — even in character-driven, low-stakes genres
This isn’t about adding empty action or fake drama. It’s about building story stakes that matter — the kind that connect to your character’s deepest needs and make the audience feel every choice, consequence, and scene.
Watch now, revisit anytime
Give me 60 minutes and I’ll show you how to build story stakes that evolve, escalate, and actually matter.
This applies whether you write features, TV, or novels. If you know stakes are important, but want a clearer framework for using them — this is for you.
🎥 Watch the recorded workshop instantly
📚 Use the PDFs to brainstorm, revise, and strengthen your story
♻️ Revisit the material anytime with lifetime access
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Meet your host
Hi, I’m Naomi, a screenwriting teacher and story consultant with 10+ years of experience helping screenwriters, producers, and directors develop their projects.
I was part of the development team at Maverick Films (Madonna + Guy Oseary’s production company), where I worked on projects like Twilight, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, and The Stanford Prison Experiment.
I also worked with Blake Snyder on his second Save the Cat! book and taught Save the Cat! workshops in Los Angeles.
Since then, I’ve read and analyzed thousands of scripts and helped hundreds of writers strengthen their storytelling.
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Common Questions
Is this just a recording of a live class?
Yes — this is a high-quality replay of the original live workshop. You’ll get instant access, so you can pause, rewind, and revisit anytime, with lifetime access.
Will this work for TV pilots, shorts, or novels too?
Absolutely. While the workshop is tailored to screenwriters, the principles of strong stakes apply to any narrative format. If you’re telling a story with a protagonist, conflict, and change — this will help.
Is it too basic for intermediate or advanced writers?
Not at all. This goes beyond surface-level advice — we break down how to actually raise the stakes using structural, emotional, and genre-aware techniques.
What if I don’t have a fully formed idea yet?
That’s fine! The material is designed to help you brainstorm or revise — whether you’re working from scratch or mid-draft.
Ready to elevate your script with stakes that actually mean something?
If you're ready to take your script from “technically fine” to “deeply compelling” — this workshop gives you the tools to do it.
Replay access + all resources included for just $49