Our Services
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Develop Your Story
This is where your idea stops loitering in your notes app and starts becoming something real. We’ll shape your concept into a strong, well-built story - tightening structure, sharpening characters, and finding the heartbeat that makes it worth writing. By the end, you’ll have a story that knows where it’s going (and so will you).
Story Editing
This is for when your story’s still in blueprint mode - whether that’s a synopsis, outline, chapter plan, or treatment. We’ll shape the story’s structure, pacing, tone, and character arcs to make sure it all holds together (and actually makes sense). Think of it as an architectural check before you start decorating - or rewriting. By the end, you’ll have a clear, confident foundation to build your next draft on. Choose from Synopsis, Outline, Extended Outline or Treatment. TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Story Assessments
You’ve written something - a treatment, a few chapters, maybe even a whole draft - but you can’t tell if it’s brilliant or broken. (Welcome to writing.) We’ll read your work with fresh eyes and give clear, practical notes on what’s landing, what’s wobbly, and what to tackle next. Think of it as a creative tune-up before you throw yourself into the next rewrite. TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Story Workshops
Got ideas tumbling around but not sure how they fit together? This is where we wrangle them into something that actually makes sense - and sparks excitement again. We’ll brainstorm, build character arcs, map your story structure, and find what’s missing (or what can go). It’s collaborative, energising, and often the thing that un-sticks a story that’s gone flat. Available on Zoom, in person, or anywhere there’s caffeine and Wi-Fi. TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Refine Your Draft
You’ve written the thing (congrats). Now let’s make it sing. This stage is all about tightening, polishing, and elevating your story so it reads like the version you imagined in your head. We’ll work through structure, dialogue, pacing, and flow - the satisfying kind of edit that turns “nearly there” into “nailed it.”
Script or Manuscript Editing
For when your draft’s on the page but still needs fine-tuning. We’ll work directly inside the text - strengthening structure, improving rhythm, and sharpening dialogue and tone. It’s about finding clarity and flow without sanding off your voice. Whether it’s a novel, screenplay, or story-based project, we’ll get it reading like its most confident self.
Light Edit - If your story’s already solid but just needs polish, this is the final tidy-up. We’ll smooth the language, tighten pacing, and tweak anything that feels clunky - so your work shines without losing its spark. TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Structural Edit - For when the bones of the story need some reshaping. We’ll look at how each part connects - structure, pacing, and character arcs - to make sure your story builds tension and lands emotionally. It’s big-picture surgery, not cosmetic tweaks, and it makes all the difference between “a nice idea” and “a story that sticks.” TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Script or Manuscript Assessments
A full story check-up for when you’re too close to the work to see it clearly. We’ll read your project - whether it’s a synopsis, outline, treatment, chapter plan, or full draft - and create a detailed written report that digs into plot, character, pacing, structure, dialogue, and theme. You’ll get clear, practical notes that show what’s working beautifully, what’s drifting, and where to focus next. It’s deep, thoughtful feedback designed to give you direction and confidence before the next round of writing. TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Ghostwriting (Select Projects)
For clients who want their story told but don’t have the time or bandwidth to write it themselves. I take your concept, research, or existing material and craft a polished draft in your voice and style - always collaboratively, always confidentially. TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Formatting & Polishing
For when your story’s solid but the spacing isn’t. We’ll make sure your screenplay meets industry-standard formatting - clean, professional, and ready to send.
This includes correcting dialogue alignment, scene headings, and action spacing, plus a light proofread for typos or inconsistencies. Quick, affordable, and one less reason for a producer to quietly judge your margins. Ensures professional layout, spacing, and readability, grammar and spelling tidy-up. TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Pitch Your Work
& You
It’s one thing to write a great story - it’s another to explain it in a way that makes people lean in. This stage is about finding the words and confidence to talk about your project - clearly, calmly, and in a way that feels true to you. Whether you’re meeting a producer, a publisher, or just trying to sum up your story without spiralling, we’ll shape how you present it so the heart of it shines through.
Verbal Pitch Support
For when you want to feel calm, grounded, and ready to talk about your story out loud. We’ll work together to shape what you say, how you say it, and how to hold the room - whether that’s a quick elevator pitch, a formal presentation, or a live audience event. Sessions can be IRL or on Zoom - relaxed, supportive, and practical (like rehearsal with someone who’s firmly on your team). TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Written Pitch Support
We’ll craft the written side of your pitch - the logline, synopsis, or short summary - so it captures the soul of your story in a way that feels natural and engaging. It’s about clarity, rhythm, and confidence on the page, not perfection. By the end, you’ll have language that opens doors and conversations.
Available for: one-pagers, short treatments, or longer proposals - priced by length and complexity, so you only pay for what you need. TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Creative Mentorship
Sometimes the real story that needs work is yours. These sessions are for writers who want clarity, confidence, and a plan - whether that’s finishing your next project, shifting your focus, or figuring out how to actually call yourself a writer without cringing. Together, we’ll make sense of where you are, where you’re heading, and how to move forward without losing your love of the work. TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Keynote Talks & Writing Courses.
This is the everything-else corner of The Story Track: live talks, on-demand courses, story resources, and the occasional bit of merch you didn’t know you needed. It’s where ideas go once they’ve outgrown the page - and where you can keep your story brain inspired, connected, and maybe a little bit caffeinated.
Key Note Speeches
I speak about story - whatever form, genre, or angle the world wants to throw at me. Whether it’s creativity, structure, theme, character, or the emotional madness of being a storyteller, I’ll tailor a talk to your audience. Expect insight, honesty, and a few laughs along the way. Email me with details here - chelsea@thestorytrack.com
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A tiny corner of writerly joy: stationery, resources, and story-inspired things to keep you company while you write (or procrastinate in style).
Story Development Package
Because sometimes, finishing the story is the real plot twist. This six-month mentorship keeps you accountable and supported through one major project - a screenplay, novel, or manuscript in progress.
Each program is tailored to your process, but it typically includes:
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1 x Story Assessment (to start strong with clarity on structure and character)
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2 x Edits - one Structural (big picture) and one Light (fine polish)
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Monthly check-ins (Zoom or in person) for momentum, feedback, and deadlines that actually stick
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Final read-through and notes at the end to set you up for your next draft or submission.
Think of it as your creative accountability partner - minus the guilt trips. TAKE ME TO THE FORM.
Courses, Training and Masterclasses
Right now, the headline act is The Next Page course - a four-week accountability program for screenwriters who want to finally finish their script (and not lose their minds in the process).
It includes daily videos, weekly check-ins, one-on-one Zoom sessions, and access to a private WhatsApp group where other writers are equally caffeinated and mildly panicked in solidarity. You’ll learn structure, character, theme, and how to build sustainable writing habits - all in a format that keeps you actually doing the work, not just thinking about it.