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Jessi Finn Wilder

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10 Mistakes New Screenwriters Keep Making

By Jessi Finn Wilder | July 30, 2025

The Tidal Method: A Story Structure That Flows with Emotion

By Jessi Finn Wilder | April 22, 2025

Over time, I realized I needed a structure that focused less on hitting exact beats and more on following the emotional truth of a story. I didn’t want it to feel like I was filling in blanks or checking boxes. I wanted it to feel like movement. Like something alive. That’s where The Tidal Method […]

About Me

Jessi Finn Wilder is a Screenwriter and Script Consultant.

Her storytelling journey began along the scenic coast of South Carolina, where her passion for film and writing took root. She earned a Bachelor's degree in English Literature before deepening her craft with a Master's in Creative Writing, specializing in Screenwriting. This education refined her expertise in character development, theme, and story structure.

Now based in Texas, Jessi shares her life with her husband, two sons, two dogs, and a lively assortment of ducks and geese. When she’s not writing, she enjoys gardening, beekeeping, painting, and cooking.

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