Testimonials
Dr. Allen knew where to start!
I engaged Dr. Allen as a writing coach and analyst for a screenplay I had written. My first draft rambled over 120 pages, with all of the characters speaking in the same voice—mine. There was no central theme. My writers’ group told me it needed a lot of work, but I didn’t know where to start.
Dr. Allen knew where to start! The finished product is as tight as a drum, and I have begun entering it into script writing contests.
I had no idea what I didn’t know. The end product is better than I could have anticipated.
Martha Van Orshoven
IT Security Expert, Ret.
Having a guide like Beverly can help the writer find a route to the straight path
I was very fortunate, when enrolled in a Stanford Continuing Education course, to have Professor Beverly Allen as my teacher. To say she was inspirational is an understatement; each week she would astound the class with her expansive knowledge and dynamic energy. I immediately signed up for her next class.
When she learned that I was a novelist, Beverly kindly agreed to read a draft of my latest work (my eighth book). I have been a professional writer for two decades, and the feedback I received from her was amongst the most insightful. Beverly meets the writer where they are, instinctively knowing what works on the page and keeping the writer’s intention at the forefront. She is a deep communicator, and to feel completely listened to when on the writing journey is a rare gift indeed. Writing can be a lonely business, and we sometimes get lost in the woods. Having a guide like Beverly can help the writer find a route to the straight path. I highly recommend her.
Beth Dugdall
British Crime Novelist and Royal Literary Fellow
Beverly possesses a keen intellect and a remarkable gift
for writing
I first crossed paths with Beverly Allen in Rome many years ago. From the very beginning, Beverly made a lasting impression on me with her sharp wit, a touch of cynical humor, and her extensive knowledge and deep interest in contemporary history. Our initial meeting turned into a strong friendship that has endured over time.
She has authored several outstanding books, one of which focused on the use of rape as a weapon of war in Bosnia. It was precisely her expertise on this topic that led me to invite Beverly to write the award-winning screenplay, “The Bitter Chalice,” which delves into the war in Bosnia, based on my work, “Una Donna, Una Vita.” Beverly Allen possesses a keen intellect and a remarkable gift for writing. I hold her in the highest esteem, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to.
Jacques Lipkau-Goyard
Producer, CEO & Co-founder
Human Touch Media SrL, Rome
Beverly is a Renaissance woman, a great listener, and a wonderful writer
I’ve known Beverly Allen for decades. She is one of the most creative and compassionate women I have known, qualities that make her a brilliant teacher/ coach. My own career as a five-time Oscar-nominated costume designer (Quills, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Revenant, Dune, and Killers of the Flower Moon) has given me the perfect opportunity to work with some of the cream of the film business. Beverly is on that level for me.
I’ve recently read her latest screenplay and loved it. I would love to design the costumes for it, as the characters are so well delineated, and the story and settings are thrilling.
Beverly is a Renaissance woman, a great listener, and a wonderful writer. Anyone would be lucky to work with her.
Jacqueline West
Costume Designer
Professional coaching for screen writers
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