LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT.

“I felt so ignited… and came away with so much new knowledge and a renewed joy for writing.”

I offer training and consultancy, globally, through workshops and bespoke programmes, with industry and education partners. Learn why and how stories work for the screen, and how to uncover the heart of your story to connect with its audience.

I use my story method, ELEMENTS OF STORY, which I created in 2023, to demystify story principles and break free of outdated storytelling ‘rules’ and jargon that can be damaging and restricting for for writers of diverse experiences.

Drawing on my experience as a story developer and what I’ve learned about how and why stories work, I’ve curated a set of story elements for storytellers of all experiences to explore, be inspired by, and apply what resonates to their own work.

“Elements of Story breaks free of pigeon-holed structures that hold back the tide on our next gen storytellers.”

“Nicole's preparation, focus and volumes of experience spoke through. No waffle, straight to the point - backed up with examples and references, it covered a massive array of topics.”

PREVIOUS PARTNERS. Screen Australia, Screen Tasmania, Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission, PISA, NIDA, Screenworks, Script to Screen, British Film Institute, Film London, Edinburgh International Film Festival, London Film Festival, Film4, Working Title, Scottish Screen, New Zealand on Air, WIFT NZ, Auckland University, University of East Anglia, Creative England, Creative Skillset, University of Hertfordshire.