Watch this interview Film Courage did with Michael and Mark Travis to hear Michael’s step by step approach to creating the first draft of a compelling scene – whether for a screenplay or a novel…
Michael has consulted with both beginning novelists and best selling authors to maximize the emotional power and commercial potential of their fiction. Using his unique approach to story, he will guide you through the process of defining your concept, structuring your plot, adding empathy, originality and depth to your characters, maximizing the emotional power of your love stories, and creating pitches that guarantee you will get your manuscripts read by top agents, editors and publishers.
After selecting and purchasing your package, please follow the steps outlined on the GETTING STARTED page.
NOVEL COACHING
Get Michael’s guidance in creating or rewriting the opening chapters and a complete plot outline of your next best selling novel.
FREE WITH THIS PACKAGE: The Hero’s 2 Journeys Streaming Video
With this package, Michael will:
- Read of the opening 20-30 pages of your manuscript
- Read a 2-page, 6-stage outline of the entire story
- Join you for your private online or telephone coaching session of up to 2 hours to discuss all aspects of your story and style
- Provide you with a recording of your session, along with the annotated opening 20-30 pages of your manuscript
- Provide you with a transcription of your session
- Work with you to define your next steps for rewriting the manuscript
- Within one month of your initial coaching session, review an outline of your revised story, or a list of your proposed changes, based on the initial coaching session
- Within one month of your initial coaching session, read and annotate the revised opening 20-30 pages of your manuscript
- Conduct a follow up session of up to one hour to discuss your ideas for revising the story and manuscript, and to prepare you to begin your next rewrite
$4,250.00Add to cart
STORY ASSESSMENT & CONSULTATION
Ensure that your story concept, characters, overall plot, theme and
commercial potential are solid before beginning an outline or draft of your
novel
With this package, Michael will:
- Read the opening 5 pages of your manuscript
- Review a one-page outline of your story
- Join you for your private online or telephone 1-hour session where he will coach you on all the elements of the story, including story concept, character development, plot structure, theme, commerciality, and possible markets for the project, to ensure your story has a solid foundation for moving into your first draft.
- Provide you with a recording of your session, along with your annotated pages
- Provide you with a transcription of your session
$850.00Add to cart
PITCH COACHING
Create and deliver a pitch that will compel agents and editors to read
your manuscript or proposal
FREE WITH THIS PACKAGE:
Michael Hauge’s best selling book Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read
With this package, Michael will:
- Listen to your 1-2 minute pitch
- Work with you to transform it into a powerful presentation that will get your work read and considered
- Conduct a follow-up session to hear and perfect your revised pitch
- Provide you with recordings and transcripts of both your sessions
$850.00Add to cart
HOURLY PACKAGE FOR NOVELISTS
Get Michael’s guidance selecting or developing your story concept, plot structure
and characters – an ideal introduction to Michael’s unique process.
Whether beginning a new manuscript or preparing for your next rewrite, hiring Michael for a single hour of coaching will give your story concept, characters and plot structure a solid, commercial foundation, and will provide an excellent introduction to his principles and process. Should you feel you need a bit more time, but not enough to justify a larger package, simply purchase two or three hours at the same hourly rate. Any unused time will be refunded.
$500.00Add to cart
EXPANDED COACHING
If your project requires more extensive development, please contact us about designing individualized
discounted packages.
