About Alexis Niki

American screenwriter, producer, script coach, and story consultant in Paris, France. Creator of  MY BITCHY WITCHY PARIS VACATION. Lover of good writing. Supporter of fellow screenwriters. 

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Client Testimonials

Alexis, I'm happy to let you know that I will be shooting Pieces of Sharon in Los Angeles. Sammi Davis-Voss from Hope and Glory and Four Rooms is starring and has been my production partner on the film. Your notes really helped with the next drafts and I would really like to thank you. Your guidance is well respected. I'll be sure to spell your name correctly on the credits! --Screenwriter/Director Lindsay Norgard, USA

 

I was first introduced to Alexis by Pavaline Studios in New York City. They sent her my script "The Chicken Hunters" for her analysis. Alexis gave me extremely concise, clear notes. I have continued to send her revised drafts and each time she has promptly responded with constructive critique, making my script stronger with every rewrite. I highly recommend Alexis for anyone who wants to make a good script great. I also highly recommend her book "101 Screenwriting Tips." --Karl Shefelman, Writer, Director, Storyboard Artist, USA 

 

Wow, Alexis. Thank you! You went above and beyond for me with these pages. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate the time you took for me. Your advice will help me in crafting a much better screenplay. --Vanessa K. Mullins, Author/Editor, USA

Alexis, I wanted to thank you for the time and thought you put into the notes you gave me. They are insightful, clear, knowledgeable, and supportive: perfect. --Screenwriter Alistair Nolan, Paris, France


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One-on-One Script Coaching

Starting a script is audacious. Finishing it is bold. Rewriting it is a leap of faith.

To be a writer is to not lose your nerve along the way.

Writing well means being sure of your materials, clear about what you want to say, and confident in your abilities. It means trusting your audience. More importantly it means trusting yourself.

I'm here to help you develop that crucial self-confidence as a screenwriter.

What I do:
I help you figure out how to write from who you are. You can come to me right at the beginning, when you’re still developing your script, or during an early draft, when you know your story isn’t working but you can’t quite put your finger on why. Or you can come to me with a later script draft that you want to polish and perfect. Together, we’ll unearth and strengthen the story you want to tell, and we’ll work on telling it dynamically, dramatically, and in a voice that is one hundred percent yours. I’ll ask questions, I’ll make suggestions, and I’ll challenge you. You’ll do the most authentic writing of your life, and you’ll walk away empowered and self-assured.

How it works:

  • The first step is to email me telling me a little bit about you and your project. Please include a brief cover letter about yourself and your writing experience, a logline, and a one-page synopsis.
  • I’ll review your information, and if I feel I can help you, we'll proceed with the payment and script coaching. If for any reason I feel I can't help you—I may not be able to meet your deadline, for example, or your project may need a different kind of expert—I'll suggest other resources that might be more useful to you.
  • Once payment has been made via PayPal, I’ll read your script and send you written notes. My notes start with the big picture (concept, structure, story, character, tension) before they go to specific details (a scene, a line of dialogue). I point to clear examples, I explain my reasoning, and I use specific writing techniques to help you get past areas where you are stuck. 
  • After you’ve had a chance to absorb the notes, we’ll have a follow-up Skype session lasting up to one hour. This is your chance to clarify anything you don’t understand and to ask questions.


Who I am:
I’ve written and produced a web series, My Bitchy Witchy Paris Vacation. I’ve written a book, 101 Screenwriting Tips. I’ve read for Pavaline Studios in New York, Kosmos Films in Paris, and for DreamAgo’s Plume & Pellicule annual writer’s workshop in Switzerland. I’ve translated over 100 scripts and films. I understand storytelling on both sides of the Atlantic, and I know how to bridge the gap between Europe and the US. I’ve edited novels and non-fiction books. I’ve been teaching self-development for over a decade.

Delivery:
Giving constructive feedback takes concentration and thought. I read scripts one at a time. Depending on how many clients are waiting for notes, my turn-around time may be as short as a week or as long as a month. You’ll receive a more accurate delivery estimate when you contact me with your project.

Pricing:  
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Interested?
Contact me and let's get started. Please don't send your script just yet. I’ll delete any attachments that I haven't requested.