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I’ve been where you are. And, I’ve had some big Hollywood wins writing and producing series television for more than a dozen years. I studied at Juilliard, the A.R.T. at Harvard and at Yale. I became certified as a coach through The Creativity Coaching Association. Since 2008 I have supported hundreds of writers across the U.S. and internationally.
Here’s how I can help you:
In our 30-minute discovery call we’ll talk about the things that have you stuck:
You might not know how to take care of yourself through the ups and downs of an unpredictable career. You haven’t mastered the INSIDE GAME of Hollywood.
You might not know how to effectively interact with gatekeepers, other writers, showrunners, and executives. You haven’t mastered the OUTSIDE GAME of Hollywood.
You might not have a grasp on your creative vision in concrete, step-by-step goals. You haven’t mastered the PLANNING GAME for your career.
You might not have solid, professional material. You may need to up your SCRIPT GAME to be competitive in the industry.
By the end of our discovery call, you’ll have a keener sense of your blind spots and the possibilities for improvement. If you work with me, we’ll develop a strategy to strengthen your game and enhance the natural magic you bring to the table.
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Client Story:
CHARLIE ROTH
Filmmaker & Writer – Los Angeles
When Charlie came to coaching, he was doing the work—but not in a way that felt sustainable or clear.
He’d read the books. He knew the craft. But he didn’t have a process that actually worked for him. His writing practice was inconsistent, and he found himself stuck in cycles of overthinking and self-doubt that made it hard to move forward.
What we focused on first was building a writing process he could trust—something that helped him go from idea to execution without getting lost along the way. That included developing what he now calls his “writing map”: a flexible system for exploring ideas, structuring them, and deciding what’s worth pursuing.
At the same time, we worked on the internal side of the process—learning how to navigate doubt, stay connected to what excites him, and show up more consistently without getting derailed.
What shifted wasn’t just his output—it was his relationship to the work.
Charlie became more organized, more focused, and more willing to engage creatively without second-guessing himself at every step. He also began celebrating progress along the way—something that helped build real momentum over time.
A couple of months into our work together, he booked a directing job on a short film—and approached it with the same clarity and process we’d been developing.
Today, Charlie continues developing and working on his film projects as part of the Writers’ Momentum (accountability) group, building consistency and moving forward with a stronger sense of direction.
Liberate Your Story…
Liberate your story. Live your best Creative Life.
I studied at Juilliard, the A.R.T. at Harvard and at Yale. I became certified as a coach through The Creativity Coaching Association. Then I came to Hollywood to be a writer. And I had no idea what I was doing. In all my schooling I learned to MAKE ART, but NO ONE taught me HOW TO NAVIGATE LIFE AS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST.
I’m Steve Harper
I give you tools to face a wide variety of professional issues. I prep you for the tough moments in and out of writers’ rooms and meetings with execs, agents, managers and showrunners. You get new methodologies to use when you’re facing doubts or the jitters when you’re pitching a new project. You learn systems that work – that keep you grounded and focused no matter what. I cheer you on as you get traction, build momentum, sell your work, get hired and share your stories with the world. For the better part of two decades I’ve been advising colleagues and coaching creatives like you with insights you won’t get anywhere else.
I’ve been where you are. And, I’ve had some big Hollywood wins writing for series television for more than a dozen years. I was Co-Executive Producer on the CBS series Tracker , Co-EP on DC’s Stargirl on the CW and HBO Max. I did Producer duties on God Friended Me on CBS, wrote for the Amazon Prime thriller Tell Me Your Secrets, ABC’s American Crime and the USA Network’s Covert Affairs. That means I’ve dealt with staffing and network notes, snarky industry meetings and negotiating with directors and actors on set. I’ve faced the blank page and pitched to a room full of blank faces. There are strategies to help you deal with all of it. Alongside my L.A. experience, I’ve been published and produced as a playwright, written films, and I created, produced, and acted in an multi-award winning Emmy Nominated original web series (SEND ME). Ready to expand your toolkit and upgrade your writing career and get the artistic life you want? Let’s talk.
What People Are Saying
What People Are Saying
…very thorough and thoughtful
Thanks again for the very thorough and thoughtful read and conversation. I really appreciate it.
I am so grateful to have met such a wonderful friend and coach
He helped me identify the specific strengths I bring to the table as a writer, allowing me to present my best and truest self during my interviews. Then, he broke down the entire interview process, making it less intimidating and overwhelming so that I could attack it. Successfully. A few months later, I was accepted into the CBS Writers' Mentoring Program and my life completely changed...I am so grateful to have met such a wonderful friend and coach.
I have a solid plan for moving forward.
Before working with Steve, I was running in circles in my career. Now I have a solid plan for moving forward. And I have a lot more confidence in my choices!
I’m ROCKETING: writing higher quality & more quickly…
I was on deadline and stuck before Steve coached me. Now I'm ROCKETING: writing higher quality and more quickly, having more fun and caring better for myself. Friends and colleagues comment that something has shifted in me. Thanks, Steve!
…inspires intimacy and deep work.
Steve Harper is a dynamic workshop leader whose presence inspires intimacy and deep work. Highly recommended!
…exactly what I needed –
Working with Steve gave me exactly what I needed – clarity and direction…Steve’s support, positive energy and incisive questions allowed me to get “unstuck” and find the answers I needed.
…dead serious about success.
Steve Harper knows how to call forth the magnificence in everyone. He's personable, humorous, and dead serious about success.
…an enormous pleasure and highly productive.
Working with Steve has been an enormous pleasure and highly productive. I must admit that I entered the process a bit skeptical that working with a coach would be the answer for me. But in short order my doubts were gone. Steve has a gentle, insightful and focused way of cutting through the clatter and helping to see a clear way forward. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
I am so thankful…
It was great engaging with such an open spirit. I left his session knowledgeable on what steps to take next with my project and an open door policy on my progress. I am so thankful to Steve for taking the time to drop a few gems.
…helped me rethink my strategy.
Steve is very approachable, gregarious and insightful: he tailored his suggestions to my background and helped me rethink my strategy. I left our meeting with a sense of direction, inspiration and purpose. Most importantly, he believes everyone should pay it forward: and I plan to continue to do so!
…passion, positivity, and support for the creative process…
Steve's passion, positivity, and support for the creative process is contagious. He helped me celebrate what I'd achieved already and get focused on realistic, practical steps to keep me going on my creative journey.
I’m more hopeful in regards to my creative process.
I have a more realistic vision of what it takes to achieve my creative goals. I now believe I can launch my creative vision into a well developed business that enhances confidence for young people pursuing the arts or other interests.
helped me take my digital series to an unbelievable next level…
Working with Steve helped me take my digital series* to an unbelievable next level. Specificity, spontaneity and creativity collided with his coaching, amazing!
