Joan Taylor has enjoyed a brisk career as a screenwriter and script doctor, doing projects for Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn and Richard Gere, among others. During her time in Los Angeles, she was represented at various points by William Morris, CAA, ICM and Endeavor. She was chosen for the American Film Institute’s Directing Workshop for Women, which selected women working in the industry to direct 30-minute films. (“Redlands” aired on the Arts and Entertainment network). Currently living in Stockbridge, MA, Taylor is a freelance writer, editor, and coach.

Formosa Cafe

Recently completed, Formosa Cafe is a two-act play. It takes place in a Hollywood bar and is the story of the chance meet-up between a 78 year-old actress — still living in the Hollywood apartment she had when she was a starlet — and a 30 year-old talent agent at the top of his game. A reading was held in May, 2017, with more to come.

Writing consults

A “zoom in/zoom out” approach. 

Zoom In

Zoom in on an in-process writing project, or get an idea off the launching pad.

Zoom Out

Zoom out to touch down on different genres to get a feel for what you want to write — fiction, memoir, screenplays, non-fiction, essays, journaling, spiritual writing

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