“E.O.’s approach pairs actionable, high-level feedback with writing prompts and birds-eye-view questions that tap into my subconscious writing self. I'm amazed by all of the unique ideas and connections that have come out of this process. She opened my eyes to the value of world-building for all aspects of my book, especially the present-day parts, as well as the magic this can bring to the story and characters. She saw literary fiction in my spaghetti-on-the-wall first draft and drew out the sellable genre elements at the same time. I could not have reached this point without all her wisdom and positivity. I want to work with her on every novel I write.”

—Marilyn Fu

Marilyn is a screenwriter who has developed and sold multiple projects to studios including MGM, Topic, Lionsgate, and Amazon. She was a William Goldman Fellow and is currently a professor at Columbia University School of the Arts.