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Laurie Scheer

Laurie Scheer
Laurie Scheer is former vice president of programming for WE: Women's Entertainment and is a key member of the Film Faculty at Tribeca Flashpoint Academy in Chicago. She has worked as an assistant, d-girl, and producer for ABC, Viacom, Showtime, and AMC-Cablevision. Laurie has been a professor at universities across the US and is an author and professional speaker appearing at NAB, NATPE's LATV FESTIVAL, and FTX WEST.

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Testimonials

Laurie is fantastic! She supported and encouraged us from idea to completed spec script. She also gave practical advice and great insight into how the business is changing. -- Laura Woodmansee

"In addition to priceless information and insight, Laurie offers constructive feedback and moral support that fledgling TV writers are unlikely to find elsewhere." -- Roslyn Ross

"Laurie's the most knowledgeable instructor I've ever had, excellent on every level." -- Jamila Bey

"Laurie is one of the coolest instructors I've had. I recommend her class to anyone interested in learning about writing for film and television." -- Imani Dawson

"Laurie's generous advice helped give me confidence to negotiate the contract process. I'll always remember that if you are a professional, you're worth it." -- Gina Laurie

"Laurie's classes are a must. It is quite unusual to have someone offer to share their experiences, and even more unusual for them to truly want you to succeed." -- Tamara Federici, writer & former associate producer, Chappelle's Show

"Laurie was informative, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. If anyone is thinking of a career in television writing, this course is your starting point." -- Inger Slade

"Laurie gives you a thorough step-by-step process that will make you hone in on your concepts, brand, writing, and pitching skills." -- Denise Hendricks

"Laurie will help you plan the route between where you are now and that dream job." -- Leslie Knox

"Laurie's a supremely talented, intuitive, and inspirational tutor." -- Joan Smith

"Laurie helped me define my brand. Her information about marketing online is priceless. She is truly the media doddess!" -- Tessa Smith McGovern

"I recommend Laurie's course to anyone interested in TV writing. Her passion and genuine enthusiasm in our projects was very refreshing." -- Nate Paige

"Laurie's class is a must. You'll learn how to write a spec script, the business behind writing for TV, and what it's really all about from one of the industry's best." -- Susan Dato