Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Francesca Mormanni. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Francesca, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I grew up in an artistic household. My dad is a classical pianist and started teaching me piano when I was three. Music, reading, and watching classic films were all part of my daily life, which developed the foundation for most of what I do in my career now. When I was around nine years old, I attended a classical flute and harp concert; the performance made such an impression on me that I decided I wanted to play both instruments. I ended up studying flute and harp at Juilliard, both in pre-college and undergrad.

As for writing, I learned mostly by doing. I started writing my first novel when I was 13. It was a high fantasy story, which I basically wrote as the ideas came to me, just typing everything quickly. Over time, I learned to approach writing more structurally. I now create detailed outlines of plots and characters so that my first drafts require less editing. I also adopt all of my novels into feature scripts and/or limited series to practice telling the same story across different mediums.

Self-discipline was one of the most essential skills for my development as a creative. Being a classical musician taught me how to spend hours alone in a practice room and find enjoyment in playing the same passage over and over to improve my technical proficiency and artistry.

I also think adapting on the fly is important. When something goes wrong in a concert, I have to keep going. This ability to stay grounded under pressure has helped me tremendously in acting, improvisation, and even pitching film/T.V. ideas, where you’re often asked to pivot and come up with narrative solutions in real time.

One major obstacle was that I used to be incredibly hard on myself if I didn’t play something flawlessly in front of an audience, even if I had played it perfectly at home many times before. I had to accept that live performances can still be compelling if they aren’t technically perfect. Another challenge has been time—balancing multiple pursuits isn’t always easy. I tend to work cyclically; there are periods where I’m immersed in writing a script, during which I may not be practicing music or acting as consistently. Then my focus can shift.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I’m a screenwriter, novelist, musician, actress, and producer. I studied Flute and Harp Performance at Juilliard and have built a multidisciplinary career that blends storytelling, music, and performance.

As a writer, I’m the author of Double Crossed and Mind the Gap, and I’ve written original screenplays spanning sci-fi, thriller, dark comedy, and drama. I occasionally work with clients to adapt treatments into feature scripts or T.V. pilots, and I’ve helped aspiring writers strengthen their own screenplays and pitch materials.

As a musician, I’ve performed with ensembles including The Juilliard Orchestra and New York String Orchestra at venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. I’ve also worked as a songwriter for Warner Chappell Music, where I composed samples that were turned into beats and used in sessions with Grammy-winning pop artists.

I’m most proud of the range of stories I’ve told and the creative consistency I bring to the mediums in which I work. At the core of what I do is a commitment to high-quality storytelling.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

I focus on enjoying my process. Any time I have an idea, my first goal is to determine the best medium, whether it’s writing, music, or something else. I love the challenge of figuring out how to bring an idea to life in the most effective way.
I’m also regularly exploring new tools and technologies that can make my work more efficient or open up new creative possibilities.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

I think my reputation has been built on a mix of professionalism, consistency, and curiosity. In writing, I aim to deliver high-quality work quickly, which is especially important in fast-paced development environments. With music performance and acting, showing up on time—early enough to warm up and connect with collaborators—goes a long way.

Networking has also been a big part of it. I love talking to people and hearing their stories, and many of my best collaborations have come out of spontaneous conversations.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.ffmormanni.com
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ffmormanni
• Other: Amazon author store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B098LTG3B2?ingress=0&visitId=d4847851-56c8-413e-b317-652ba4f20c31&ccs_id=cd977967-2a2f-4138-aaa0-b83f8a75db12

Image Credits

Maria Riboli Photography (typewriter, black-and-white image)
Scott Dentinger Headshots (acting headshots)