FICTION
Novels
From the first spark to a complete manuscript. We can develop your premise, characters, plot, chapter structure and writing plan—or work through the draft you already have until the story feels whole.
Lisa Camilla La Colla - Creative Writing Coach
Make Writing the Best Part of Your Day.
7 years
academic training
4+ years
live workshops
50+
Creatives coached
22
Days to draft a finalist novel
- what's your story?
You have a powerful concept inside your head.
You can see the scenes, you can feel the characters. But the moment your fingers touch the keyboard, the magic vanishes.
Another year has slipped by.
You’ve bought new planners, promised yourself "this month is the one," and researched writing schedules online.
Yet, your novel is still a messy Google Doc, and your TV pilot is stuck on page 2.
Watching other writers get published or secure streaming deals while you fight your own self-sabotage,
wondering if you actually have what it takes.
- WHO I WORK WITH
For women with a story they’re ready to take seriously.
You might have one brilliant idea and no idea how to turn it into a full story. You might already have pages and need help shaping them. Or you might be carrying a true story that deserves to be written with clarity, structure and care.
We can start exactly where you are.
FILM & THEATRE
Scripts
Feature films, short films and stage plays. We work on dramatic structure, character arcs, scenes, dialogue, visual storytelling and the specific demands of writing a story that has to live in performance.
TRUE STORY
Autobiographies
You know what happened. The challenge is deciding what the story is really about. I help you shape lived experience into a compelling narrative without losing the truth, nuance or voice that makes it yours.
You don’t need to arrive with a perfect outline. An idea, a question, a pile of notes or an unfinished draft is enough to begin.
- meet your coach
Hey Storyteller, I’m Lisa!
I’m a Creative Writing Coach, writer and performer who has spent years living inside stories—from Bologna to Paris, New York and UCLA.
I don’t just teach the mechanics of plot. I coach the human being behind the keyboard. Because knowing the three-act structure doesn’t help much if fear, perfectionism or a brutal creative routine keeps you from actually writing.
Storytelling with Love exists because I believe creativity is fueled by love—not suffering. My job is to help you find clarity, trust your voice and build a process that gets the story out of your head and onto the page.
- LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Choose the kind of support your story needs right now.
You don’t need to commit to the biggest program on day one. Start with the level of support that matches where you are in the process.
NEED CLARITY NOW?
1:1 Power Call
Bring the messy outline, the impossible character, the half-written chapter or the “I genuinely don’t know what comes next” moment. We untangle it together and you leave with a concrete action plan.
EXPLORE 1:1 COACHINGWant to learn + write?
Live Workshops
Learn professional storytelling principles while actually applying them to your own work. A supportive room, clear assignments, real deadlines and the momentum that comes from writing with other creatives.
SEE UPCOMING WORKSHOPSALREADY HAVE PAGES?
Feedback/Consulting
If the story exists but you need expert eyes on structure, character, rhythm or market readiness, I can help you understand exactly what is working, what isn’t, and what to revise next.
INQUIRE HERE- the storytelling with love method
Good stories have a solid structure. Great stories are written with love. Unforgettable stories need both.
My work brings together the three things I believe writers actually need to finish meaningful work and still feel like themselves when they reach “The End.”
01
Craft
Plot structure, character arcs, scenes, dialogue, pacing and the professional storytelling tools that turn an exciting idea into a story that works
02
Courage
Creative confidence, consistency, self-trust and a healthier relationship with deadlines. We work with perfectionism, procrastination, fear of failure and the creative habits that can keep a talented writer stuck for months—or years.
03
Care
Your writing process should challenge you without breaking you. You get honest guidance, clear deadlines and a space where your story is taken seriously.
- what my writers say
Testimonials
“
I’d never written a script before and Lisa’s guidance helped me structure my idea and make amazing progress. I never thought it would be possible to finish a first draft in just 10 weeks!
Ilona Krehka · Actress & Writer
”
Working with Lisa was fruitful and refreshing. She motivates you and always reminds you that your story is worth telling.
Giuseppe Messina - Actor & Writer
FREE PRINTABLE PDF
Writing Warm-up
Give your next writing session a place to begin.
Two guided warm-up techniques in one printable PDF: one for when you have only a feeling, and one for when your scene or chapter is already taking shape. Pick the prompt that fits and start putting words on the page.
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Ready to stop saying
“one day I’ll write it”?
Whether you need one hour of clarity or a longer writing journey, we can find the next step that makes sense for you and your story.