Now Write! Editor and Consultant: Laurie Lamson

Meet Laurie Lamson

seasoned Book Editor,

award-winning Screenwriter,

creative catalyst, honest and compassionate go-to Writing Consultant

As author/editor or co-author/editor of three of the anthologies in the popular Now Write! series, I’ve had the honor to work with hundreds of contributors, and many more authors and screenwriters.

My collaborative approach to storytelling frees you to explore ideas and empower your own voice. From big-picture story development, to precise line editing and nit-picky grammatical fixes, I’m dedicated to helping my fellow writers create work that is both emotionally engaging and easy to read.

How I Became a Now Write! Editor

I watched in awe as my aunt, Sherry Ellis, originated the Now Write! series with two books of fantastic writing exercises: Now Write! and Now Write! Nonfiction.

When I suggested her next book be about screenwriting, she invited me to come on as co-Editor of Now Write! Screenwriting and I was happy to help put it together.

I first became interested in screenwriting as a film student at NYU. I’ve written well over 100 produced film, video and audio scripts for education, entertainment and marketing. Many of the projects have earned multiple honors, included short films I directed, a feature film I wrote and a spec screenplay (visit JaZzyMaE Media for more info.)

For four years, I was honored to host the teleconferences for International Screenwriters’ Association. Many of the guests were Now Write! Screenwriting contributors.

With Jack Ketchum at Center for Fiction in NYC.

When my Aunt Sherry passed away in 2011, I took over on Now Write! Mysteries. I then took on the task of putting together Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror by myself. Now working on a similar book for actors which I hope to wrap up this year. All this made me an Anthology Lady – my latest anthology project was a scripted audio podcast series: ANTI-HEROINE.

Fostering creativity and storytelling isn’t just a job for me, it’s a way of life.

I hone my skills writing my own screenplays, writing for clients, by serving as a friend and mentor to fellow writers and their projects. I have had the pleasure to consult on numerous screenplays, and edit both fiction and nonfiction books. I also lead occasional writing workshops.

If you need more writing help and support than the Now Write! books can provide, check out my Consulting Services or claim a free Spark session.

“Laurie is an excellent editor and a pleasure to do business with. Supportive and completely professional.”– Colleen McGuinness (TV writer/producer and Now Write! Screenwriting contributor)