Break through the noise.
The right notes. The right direction. The right coach.
Richard Hatem offers one-on-one coaching and script consultations to help you break through roadblocks, realign your vision, and craft a script that demands attention. Why? Because good writing is never done in a vacuum -- that's why some of the most successful TV shows & movies have full writing rooms, writing partners, or at least a trusted coach.
Whether you're working on a TV pilot, a feature film, or a genre project, Richard brings 30 years of professional experience to your work. Each session is a focused deep dive designed to help you turn your script into something real—something that works and that sells.
Check out Richard's offerings below to help decide which path is best for you.
Your television pilot isn’t just another script—it’s your calling card. It needs to showcase your voice, your mastery, and your ability to write something that can sell. Ensure your script is ready to do just that in this session.
- A full read of your TV script
- A 60-minute Zoom session with me
- Expert feedback to elevate your story, structure, and characters
- Guidance on shaping your script into something marketable
A feature film script lives or dies on structure, pacing, and execution. Richard will help you refine your vision, anticipate how industry professionals will react, and ensure your script is built to stand out.
- A full read of your film script
- A 90-minute Zoom session with me
- Expert insight into what works, what doesn’t, and how to fix it
- Strategies for making your script tight, compelling, and sellable
Do you have a full draft – or just an idea? Writing genre fiction is a world with its own rules. Some you can create; others you have to follow. Whether you’re working in science fiction, fantasy, supernatural, or horror, Richard will help you master the techniques that make these stories shine.
- A full read of your genre TV or film idea or concept document
- A 60-minute Zoom session focused on genre-specific storytelling techniques
- Expert guidance on worldbuilding, themes and story mechanics
- A roadmap for making your genre script commercially viable
Need help developing an idea? This one-hour brainstorming session is for writers looking to explore their concepts, sharpen their premises, or talk through a project with an industry veteran.
- A 60-minute Zoom brainstorming session with Richard
- Feedback on your TV, film, or podcast idea
- Creative, expert support to refine your concept
- A roadmap for moving forward to the next step