Meet Debbie

Writing a screenplay is challenging—crafting a meaningful one is even harder. It requires skills beyond basic structure, tapping into emotions and life experiences that don't always come naturally to young writers. It's a common struggle, but there's a proven path forward.

Working with an experienced mentor bridges the gap.

Debbie is a talented writing coach who holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a recipient of the prestigious Disney Fellowship where she wrote for Disney/ABC Family.

Debbie was a Staff Writer for the ABC Family Drama Lincoln Heights and a script reader for the Disney Fellowship Program. Debbie is currently a volunteer writing mentor with the amazing non-profit organization WriteGirl and is in the process of producing a Young Adult fiction novel.

Since 2008, Debbie has taught young writers the power of creating great stories that deliver an emotionally impactful message through fully realized characters and compelling plots. Her students have won screenwriting competitions, produced their screenplays into short films, and most importantly, they have gained the writing confidence to use their voices to get their important stories out into the world.

Why I do it

Since 2008, I've had the privilege of nurturing young screenwriters who have stories that matter. My approach goes beyond teaching writing mechanics—I help unlock the authentic power within each student's unique voice.

Age should never limit a young person's ability to share meaningful stories with the world. When I launched my mentorship program in 2022, my first student Thomas (age 11) proved this perfectly. His debut screenplay won both Best Screenplay and Best Screenwriter at the Christian Film Festival, confirming what I've always believed: young writers belong in the screenwriting community.

This is why I'm passionate about empowering the next generation of storytellers to find their voice and make their mark.

Student Wins

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Briana R.

During our program, Briana produced her very first screenplay into an amazing short film.

Milan S.

Milan's screenplay placed as a finalist in multiple screenwriting competitions, beating out adult writers.

Thomas won two awards at the Christian Film Festival for his first screenplay.

Thomas L.

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