Susann Dettmann

You LOVE your idea, your concept, your first draft … but:

• You feel stuck in the process? – I will help get you through it.
• You want a second opinion on your creative choices? – I will show what’s working—and what isn’t quite there yet.
• You struggle to identify your story’s USP? – Together, we will work out what it is that makes your film or series unique—and what will keep audiences hooked from beginning to end.

As your ScriptCoach, I help you identify the very heart of your story—and what makes it truly ALIVE and UNIQUE.

My feedback is always constructive, strengthening your UNIQUE voice. And it is always hands-on, so you can jump straight into your rewrite.

“My first draft usually has only a few elements worth keeping. I have to find what those are and build from them and throw out what doesn’t work, or what simply is not alive.” (Susan Sontag)

Together, we sharpen characters, conflicts, and dramatic structure, test the internal logic of the narrative, and identify what makes your story stand out. I can support you at every stage of development, from the initial idea through synopsis and treatment to the finished screenplay.

I particularly enjoy working with comedy and dark comedy, thriller, mystery, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and crime. Your project doesn’t fit any of these genres? Don’t hesitate to get in touch—it might be right up my alley anyway.

Looking forward to getting to know you and your project!