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Table of Contents: Script Coverage, Script Notes, Script Editing
1. Do you accept script submissions worldwide? Do you offer script editing service?
2. What is the difference between script coverage and script notes?
3. What are the preferred online submission formats for screenplay coverage service?
4. How do I save my script as a PDF file in Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000?
5. What is PDF Adobe Acrobat file?
6. Do you accept online submissions in Microsoft Word format?
7. Do you accept script submissions by regular air mail?
8. My screenplay exceeds 120 pgs, can I still submit it?
9. Can I pay by sending a check in the mail?
10. Do you accept credit cards or money order?
11. When is script service rendered?
12. By which method will I receive the script notes or script coverage?
13. Should I register my screenplay?
14. Where can I sign up for your free screenwriting e-newsletter?
15. Why do I need script coverage or script notes?
1. Do you accept script submissions worldwide? Do you offer script editing service?
Yes. The Script Joint is a professional script coverage company that works with writers, directors and other industry professionals on a global scale. All film scripts can be submitted online. The Script Joint also offers script editing, proofreading and formatting service for writers who need a final edit. If you are interested in treatment analysis or query letter review, please refer to the contact us page. The Script Joint is here to help you meet your screenplay needs, so you can reach your goals.
2. What is the difference between script coverage and script notes?
Script Coverage aka screenplay coverage is a basic "book report" written mainly for the studio executive and literary agents. If you'd like to get a general impression of how well your script ranks, order "script coverage" service. Script coverage report includes a logline, synopsis, rating grid and comments section. If you want scene-specific script feedback to help you fine tune your script, get "script notes." The notes will give you the details needed to sharpen your script.
Script Notes aka "development notes" help identify problematic areas in the script that the writer may have
overlooked during the writing process. The Script Joint focuses on helping the writer clearly convey a story in
an engaging manner. In addition to spotting strengths and weaknesses in your script, script notes provide
tips to help you iron out story problems and dialogue snags. A script rating grid is provided as an extra bonus.
To recap, script coverage consists of a rating grid, logline, synopsis and comments section. It functions as
a "report card" for the studio executive or agent. The script coverage report is also useful for a writer who
needs help generating a logline and synopsis in addition to getting a quick script feedback.
At a typical film company, the script reader is hired to read the script, summarize the story and comment on the
overall quality of the script. The script reader weeds out the bad scripts so the executive does not have to read
them. The script coverage report allows the executive to quickly view the synopsis and comments to see
which script or writer is worth pursuing for potential projects.
3. What are the preferred online submission formats for screenplay coverage service?
Scripts can be submitted in PDF (Adobe Acrobat), Final Draft, Celtx or Rich Text Format.
4. How do I save my script as a PDF file in Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000?
I. Click File>Print
II. Select your entire screenplay to convert as a PDF.
III. Uncheck "Run Smartcheck."
IV. If you created a Title Page under File> Title Page Publisher, check the box "Print
Title Page." This will include the title page as the first page of the PDF file.
V. Change where it says "Print Normally to Printer" to "Create Adobe PDF file."
VI. Click "Ok."
VII. A "Save As" window will pop up.
• Type in a filename (.PDF will be automatically added to the end).
• Choose "Desktop" as the save-to file location.
• Click Save.
5. What is PDF Adobe Acrobat file?
Many screenwriting softwares have a feature that enables you to save your script as a PDF file. Saving a
copy of your script as a PDF allows us to seamlessly open your screenplay regardless of which screenwriting
software you've used to type your script.
6. Do you accept online submissions in Microsoft Word format?
Yes. You may e-mail your script as a MS Word or MS Works doc, but it must be formatted within industry
standards. Please do not narrow margins to reduce page count. The standard font size must be a Courier 12.
7. Do you accept script submissions by regular air mail?
Yes. After making your payment online, e-mail us and we'll provide you mailing instructions.
8. My screenplay exceeds 120 pgs, can I still submit it?
Yes. Please keep in mind that the charge is $1.00 for each extra script page.
For example, if your script is 123 pages and you select the non-express Script Notes service,
your calculated rate will be $70 + $3 (for three extra pages) = $73.
• Click the "EXTRA SCRIPT PGS" button. Enter the number of extra pages in the "quantity" box.
• Click "update" to complete your purchase via PayPal.
9. Can I pay by sending a check or money order in the mail?
Yes. You may submit your script + payment via regular U.S. postal mail. Contact Us and we'll provide you
wih the mailing address. If you want to e-mail the script but air mail your payment via the post office,
that is fine as well. Upon receipt of both items, your script will be scheduled for analysis. .
10. Do you accept credit card payment?
Yes. You can pay online with a major credit card using PayPal.
PayPal accepts major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
You do not need to have a personal PayPal account to use PayPal.
Simply choose the screenplay service you desire and click the "Buy" button.
11. When is script service rendered?
Payment must clear before service can be performed on your script.
We reserve the right to refuse any submissions.
Please note that all screenplay services are non-refundable.
12. By which method will I receive the script notes or script coverage?
By default, the notes or coverage will be e-mailed to you as a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file.
If needed, when submitting your script, you may request the notes/coverage as a Microsoft Word file.
13. Should I register my screenplay?
The Script Joint recommends that you register your screenplay with the Writers Guild of America and/or U.S.
If you want to get screenwriting tips and script coverage deals, simply enter your e-mail in the sign-up box on
the website.
15. Why do I need script coverage or script notes?
Before sending your script to agents or studios for consideration, be sure that your script is ready and
fully polished. Get professional script feedback so you'll know the areas to improve in your story before you
show your script to an agent. Don't show an agent a barely polished script and give yourself a bad mark
in the industry. These busy executives may have many meetings to attend, but they will remember a poor script
like an awful dining experience. Literary managers help shape a writer's career, whereas agents are interested in
"proven talent." Give these key players scripts that have entertainment value. Show them your talent.
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