I work in two worlds: storytelling and operations.

I’m a producer and writer exploring character-driven stories about people in their third act.

Through Quiet Engine, I bring clarity, structure, and grounded leadership to creative teams and founders.

Hello, Hi.

I’m Lauren Deacon, a producer, writer, and creative partner drawn to stories shaped by courage, complexity, and lived experience. I’m especially interested in people in their third act, where identity, history, and choice collide.

My work lives in two places:
I develop and produce film and narrative projects, and I run Quiet Engine, where I support founders and creatives with the structure, systems, and clear-eyed partnership they need to move their work forward.

Storytelling & Producing

I’m drawn to stories with depth — especially late-chapter narratives shaped by courage, honesty, and lived experience. I focus on character-driven work that explores who people become in their third act and what it takes to step into new versions of themselves.

→ Learn more about my projects on the Honked Off page

Quiet Engine

Quiet Engine is my operational support practice for founders, producers, and creative teams. I help people gain clarity, organize their workflow, and move their projects forward with steadiness and intention. My work focuses on building systems that reduce overwhelm and create space for meaningful, sustainable creative work.

→ Learn more about Quiet Engine

 Contact me.

  • ldeaconassist@gmail.com