Email Me: julie@juliekragen.com
JULIE KRAGEN
Professional Story Consulting
for Screen & Page.
You have a story to tell, and my job is to ensure it reaches its greatest potential. If you need a sounding board for your ideas, a guide to nailing story structure, detailed coverage of your script or manuscript, or the final proofread, I am here to help.
TESTIMONIALS
Julie Kragen is a whip-smart creative collaborator, whose organizational skills and probing, insightful questions somehow open up the creative process and focus it all at once. She is also an amazing human being who is a joy to work with. Two thumbs up.”
— Lloyd Taylor, Screenwriter of Spies In Disguise
There I was, staring at my completed draft once again, feeling like nothing at all was complete. But after only five minutes with Julie, she cracked my script and completely NAILED what was missing. She helped make my pilot competitive and now even my perfectionist self is confident enough to shop it around. I haven’t written a script without her help in years. HIRE HER!”
— Ella Schaefer, writer/director
I thought I had a finished script and fully fleshed out characters. However, Julie brought to the table a completely different approach to examining characters, finding their motivations, justifications, and giving them full arcs. Her experience in acting and story development allowed me to turn my protagonist from a passive, unrelatable character into one that carries the story forward and pulls at your
heart strings."
— Robert Shearer, writer/producer
SERVICES
CREATIVE SUPPORT
Scribbled on a napkin or buzzing around your brain, you have an idea or concept that needs to be shared with the world… but you don’t know where to start. That’s where I come in. I’m here to support you through development and execution. This is a face-to-face session to discuss whatever you need:
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brainstorming
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developing a killer narrative arc
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identifying target audience, tone, and genre
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character development exercises
My goal is to guide you through developing your own thoughtful and fully actualized story. You’ll leave with a clear action plan and excited to get to work!
PROJECT COVERAGE
Already have a draft written and looking for coverage? I will provide a specific and detailed written analysis of all elements of your work, be it a feature, novel, pilot, or play. You'll get thoughtful, yet honest recommendations that highlight your strengths and offer creative solutions to any potential problems.
LINE EDITING
A writer's secret weapon! A line edit ensures your words are as effective as possible and is often the difference between a good piece of work and an exceptional piece of work. While keeping your unique voice and style at the forefront of my reading, I will go through your project, line by line, making sure:
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syntax is clean and concise
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to note any plot, character, or theme inconsistencies
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word choice is in alignment with your desired tone
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to resolve any issues with pacing, transitions between chapters and scenes, point-of-view shifts, repetition, and ambiguities
PROOFREADING
Make sure your work is taken seriously! The last thing you want in a hypercompetitive environment is to have your hard work dismissed because of errors. The final polish to check spelling, grammar, and punctuation is essential. Send your completed pages my way and ensure your work goes out into the world error-free.
ABOUT
Hi.
I’m Julie. I’m obsessed with storytelling. Compelling stories have the power to change the world. Let’s make your story the best it can be.
The creative process can feel lonely and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to. Wherever you are in your process, I'm committed to supporting you as a storyteller and championing your unique voice.
I’ve had the great pleasure of working with many talented storytellers, from up-and-coming screenwriters and authors to established A-list industry professionals.
Whether you have a seed of an idea or are polishing a draft you’ve been sitting on for years, email me today and let’s chat!
CONTACT ME
How can I help? Fill in the form below with the details of what you're working on and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.