LIVE WORKSHOP | NOVEMBER 9TH @ 9AM PT / 12PM ET | REPLAY INCLUDED
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.
JUST $27 THROUGH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
(Price increases to $39 after that)
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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?” story — 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 elevate your story’s stakes — so your screenplay grips readers from the first page to the final scene.
We’ll break down:
The three types of stakes (practical, emotional, and universal) — and how to use them to create deeper meaning and momentum
Where and how to establish, escalate, and resolve stakes across all three acts
The real reason your “flat” or “low energy” script isn’t landing — and what to fix at the story level
Why “maybe stakes” aren’t enough, and how to make consequences feel concrete and inevitable
A practical framework for brainstorming and layering stakes — even in character-driven, low-stakes genres
Plus, you’ll get a checklist to pressure test your own story’s stakes, so you can revise with confidence and clarity.
This isn’t about adding car chases 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.
Join the Workshop
Give me 90 minutes and I’ll show you how to raise the stakes in your script without adding fake drama or forced plot twists.
If you’re ready to stop getting “it’s well-written but…” feedback and finally make readers care, grab your ticket now.
JUST $27 THROUGH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
(Price increases to $39 after that)
Workshop Details
✅ WHEN: Sunday, November 9th at 9am PT / 12pm ET
✅ WHERE: Live on Zoom (replay included for all ticket holders)
✅ DURATION: 60 minutes + live Q&A
✅ REPLAY: Available via Teachery after the workshop
Can’t join live? No problem. Everyone who registers will get access to the replay within 48 hours.
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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
What if I can't attend live?
No worries — a full replay will be made available to all ticket holders via a learning platform called Teachery. You can watch (or rewatch) anytime.
Will this work for TV pilots, shorts, or novels too?
Yes! 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 this going to be too basic?
Not at all. This workshop goes beyond surface-level tips like “raise the stakes” — we’ll break down how to do it at the story level, with practical criteria you can apply right away.
What if I don’t have a fully formed idea or a screenplay I'm working on?
Totally fine! This workshop will give you a framework you can use as you brainstorm, develop, or revise — so when the right idea hits, you’ll know exactly how to raise the stakes from the start.
Ready to elevate your script with stakes that actually mean something?
Join us for the Raise the Stakes workshop!