Meet Laurie Lamson, screenwriter, book editor, writing consultant
As my aunt, Sherry Ellis, put together 2 books of writing exercises (Now Write! and Now Write! Nonfiction), I watched in awe.
Because of my screenwriting experience, I suggested her next book be about screenwriting. She invited me to come on as co-editor of Now Write! Screenwriting and I was honored to help put it together.
I first got interested in screenwriting as a film student at NYU. Then I worked for small production and other creative companies. I’ve written several features on assignment for indie producers, including an adaptation of Buzzy Martin’s nonfiction book Don’t Shoot, I’m The Guitar Man for Prodigy Entertainment.
I’m collaborating with Gary Shusett of Sherwood Oaks and look forward to more screenwriting endeavors, whether starting from scratch or working with an existing property.
I took over editing Now Write! Mysteries when my Aunt Sherry passed away in 2011. I’m currently putting together Now Write! Speculative Genres due out in Fall 2013.
I’m the Now Write! writing consultant and I moderate teleconferences for International Screenwriters Association – many with contributors to Now Write! Screenwriting.
You can learn about my own projects here: jazzymaemedia.com.