Every writer needs supportive, critical feedback…
… but not every writer can be in an MFA program like the one I head.
If you’re looking for in-depth one-on-one help with scripts, applications, career next steps, or even just with talking through an idea, my services are for you!
Daily, I work with writers who vary from first time authors to graduate students with decades of writing experience. I can help polish a draft or get an idea off the ground. I can provide feedback on pre-writing, answer questions about whether graduate school is right for you, and edit graduate school and fellowship applications. I can guide you through the process of self-production or having your play produced by a professional theatre, as well as applying for graduate school and fellowships.
Email me today at jacob@jacobjuntunen.com to schedule my services!
One on One Services
Full-Length Play Consultation
I read your script and provide detailed written feedback & 30 minute video chat.
Cost – $250
Second draft reading/follow-up feedback – $175
Email to schedule
Ten-Minute Play Consultation
I read your script and provide detailed written feedback & 30 minute video chat.
Cost – $100
Second draft reading/follow-up feedback – $50
Email to schedule
Production Consultation
Self-production advice, festival advice, advice about working with another theatre. 30 minute video chat OR two emails.
Cost – $100
Second conversation/follow-up feedback – $50
Email to schedule
Pre-Writing Consultation
Detailed written feedback on your outline, beat sheet, any kind of pre-writing, or incomplete drafts & 30 minute video chat.
Cost – $100
Second draft reading/follow-up feedback – $50
Email to schedule
Grant & Fellowship Application Documents
Includes initial feedback (structural/conceptual), and second draft edits (line edits)
Cost – $100 per document
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Grad School Application Documents
Includes initial feedback (structural/conceptual), and second draft edits (line edits).
Cost – $100 per document
Email to schedule
Career Consultation
1/2 hour Video Chat OR 2 E-mails. Subjects may range from pros/cons of grad school, self production, and next steps.
Cost – $50
Email to schedule
Idea Consultation
1/2 hour Video Chat OR 2 E-mails. Got an idea for a play? Don’t know where to start? Chat with me, and we’ll get you going!.
Cost – $50
Email to schedule
Email me from a .edu address for information on potential student discounts.
Testimonials
My half-hour video chat with Jacob helped me understand the pros and cons of returning to graduate school, as well as the process of applying. Jacob also pointed out programs that might fit my project, and ultimately our conversation was instrumental in guiding me to my current program.
— Andrew Black, PhD Student at University of Missouri
Jacob Juntunen has a fantastic sense of storytelling. He is truly gifted at immediately recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of a script and offering the right combination of probing questions and suggestions to make it better.
— Rory Leahy, Freelance Playwright
I always knew I wanted a career in the arts despite thinking that it was impossible or that those jobs were not real. Jacob not only convinced me that it was possible, but that it was quite real. Jacob took the time to holistically understand my career goals and catered advice to get me on a path to success. He helped me rethink my approach so that I knew I was maximizing my potential and made me feel confident that my best qualities were always standing out. Today, I am proud to say that I have the career in the arts that I had dreamed of, and I could not have done it without Jacob’s guidance.
— J.J. Ceniceros, Arts Center Specialist, City of Lewisville
The specificity and personalization of Jacob Juntunen’s feedback has been extremely beneficial as I’ve worked through my scripts. The one-on-one assistance provides constructive criticism and motivation to keep working and pushing through any writer’s block. He is personable and easy to work with, and he provides an open and friendly environment for discussion.
— Victoria Estes, Southern Illinois University BA alumna
Working with Jacob has been a great asset to my writing career. Through his training and feedback, I have learned how to write rich, engaging plots and how to create plays that connect with audiences. In addition to improving my writing, Jacob’s guidance has benefited me in my career pursuits. As a result of Jacob’s support, I’ve had my work performed as a staged reading at The Playwrights Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota; I was named one of the 2020 Confluence Playwrights for the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival; and I was mentioned in American Theatre Magazine. All of this happened within the span of a few months! Working with Jacob has been invaluable to the improvement of my writing and the progression of my career. His services are truly worth the investment!
— Myah Gary, Playwright and Educator
Jacob helped me see my work in new ways. He is a sensitive reader with a keen understanding of theatre as a living art form. Through his rigorous, generous approach, I also learned to value the idiosyncrasies that make my work unique and original. He challenged me to be present throughout the process, and then championed my work once it was finished. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
— David Dudley, Freelance Playwright & Journalist at American Theatre
The Importance of Preparation
To confer the gift of [artistry] we must create an eye that sees, a hand that obeys, a soul that feels; and in this task the whole life must cooperate. In this sense life itself is the only preparation.
Maria Montessori, The Advanced Montessori Method (309)