“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
- Anonymous screenwriter who learned the hard way
Congratulations! You’ve finished your script. Now it’s time to make sure it’s the best it can be — before it gets into the hands of prospective agents or producers.
Give yourself the best chance to breakthrough in 2010!
Choose a script coverage provider who won’t break your spirit
Getting your script critiqued can be a nerve-wracking experience. That’s why I take great pains, with all of my feedback, to make sure it’s written in the most encouraging manner possible — while still being honest and true to your screenplay.
I’ll be sure to tell you what worked, as well as what didn’t. And I’ll always offer you friendly suggestions for improvements.
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
I’m confident you’ll appreciate each of these services; so much so, that if you feel you haven’t received valuable feedback — I’ll give you your money back!
Synopsis Optional
Industry script coverage typically comes with a synopsis (a summary of the key story beats of your screenplay). That’s because script coverage is typically written for executives, producers and agents who don’t have time to read all of the scripts themselves.
However, since my service is geared towards screenwriters, I’ve made the synopsis optional — to save you money. After all, you already know the plot of your own story.
Three Great Options To Fit Any Budget
1. First Fifteen: $39
It’s critical that you have a solid opening for your screenplay. Many producers and actors won’t read your full script if you don’t hook them by page 10.
Even before that stage, you usually have to win over a script reader. A reader’s opinion of your script after the first 10-15 pages will seldom waver by the end. This is your chance to find out (and correct) the early weaknesses that will prevent your script from being considered.
You get 2 pages of notes, including:
- Critique (Succinct analysis covering the strengths and weaknesses of the first 15 pages of your script)
- Suggestions (Tips and specific ways to make your opening really shine)
2. Premium Script Coverage: ($99)
After reading your full script, I’ll concentrate on your script’s highlights, major problems areas, and offer key suggestions for improvement.
You get 3 pages of notes, including:
- Critique (Full script review covering strengths and weaknesses of: concept, structure, characters, dialogue and style)
- Final Grade (Either “Pass,” “Recommend,” or “Consider” grade, with chart based on the above criteria)
- Suggestions (Tips and specific ways you can improve your script)
3. Script Breakdown and Brainstorm: ($299)
A comprehensive page-by-page analysis that breaks down all of your script’s shortcomings — from typos to transitions, from arcs to acts. All of your screenplay’s peccadilloes will broken down for you to review and assess.
Where necessary, I’ll also help you brainstorm with some “What if?” questions.
Examples:
- “What if your protagonist is the one who makes the decision to search for the chalice?”
- “What if there were several monsters here instead of one?”
- “What if we had a scene where the protagonist reunites with his comrades?”
You get 10+ pages of notes, including:
- Critique (Full script analysis, covering strengths and weaknesses of: concept, structure, characters, dialogue and style)
- Final Grade (Either “Pass,” “Recommend,” or “Consider” grade, with chart based on the above criteria)
- Page-By-Page Suggestions (Everything from important script issues to typos, misspellings, and formatting problems will be detailed — complete with suggestions for correcting them)
- 70+ Point Assessment Grid (A comprehensive chart giving you the complete picture of your script’s strengths and weaknesses)
- Brainstorming (Creative ideas to help make your script more engaging, satisfying and marketable)
Want to learn more? Need help with something that’s not on the menu? Send me an email and let me know. I’d love to hear from you.
- Trevor Mayes