FILM/TV SCRIPT NOTES SERVICE


CLIENTS' COMMENTS

"These are all EXCELLENT points, especially for creating more tension/conflict to spice up those scenes. Thanks again for finding 'the rough spots' in the script."  - Jon N.

​​"Your service is impeccable." - Horace H.

​​"I really like your suggestions and I'm definitely going to weave them into my story. Your point of view was exactly what I was looking for." - S.H.

"I'm so glad I had you critique my script. You've helped me discover that screen-play writing is a real science." - W.B.

"Thank you for your informative critique." - Connie D.

"Thanks for your insight... now I know where to cut - the dialogue of the secondary characters."  - Rob J

​"Thank you for the very thorough notes. I loved the notes you gave me. I like it when the analyst points out the areas that need work without failing to mention the areas that she/he likes. I really got my money's worth." - Y. A.

 After Placing Your Order | Email Your Scripts to Us
  1. Within minutes, you should get a confirmation receipt sent to the email that you used at checkout. Check your spam folder if you don't see it in your main inbox.
  2. Email your scripts to [email protected]
  3. After your script has been scheduled for analysis., we'll email you the "ready date."
  4. Please be advised that we cannot accept the swapping out of your script after we have scheduled it for service.  This is to prevent interruption in our project deadline schedule.
    Acceptable Files to Submit
  • Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
  • Celtx
  • Fade In
  • Final Draft 7-13  (FDR) & (FDX)
    Requirements
  • Scripts must be formatted to industry standard.
  • Use 12-point Courier type.

MORE ​CLIENTS' COMMENTS
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"Just finished the most recent draft based on your incredible notes. Thanks so much for your help. I couldn't have done it without you. Literally." - G.L.

​"You always tell me more than I wanna know. That makes you different from other consultants. I like the way you do your work. You know how to be professional. Thanks again!" - Faraz K.

​​"Thanks for the prompt delivery of the notes. I appreciated the critique very much. It's good to get feedback from an experienced professional." - Rich P.

​"Thanks for the awesome notes!" - Nancy F.

"You are an astute screenplay analyst, and I really appreciate you. You will have the dubious distinction of evaluating more of my  work." - Anthony J.

SCRIPT NOTES + RATING GRID

$81.99 - $150.00
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Estimated Turnaround Time
5-7 Business Days
Scripts received after 6 p.m. (PST) will be scheduled for analysis the next business day.  
(Our turnaround time is an estimate only and is subject to change.)
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​ Notes + Rating Grid
  • 2-3 pages of scene-specific notes that discuss the pros and cons in the script. The length of the notes depend on your script's condition.​
  • Our script notes contain creative suggestions that can be utilized for brainstorming.
  • ​A Rating Grid of Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor on  character, concept, dialogue, plot and structure.

What New Screenwriters Need to Know 

Our script notes service is designed for highly driven industry filmmakers and screenwriters who are  represented by agents and managers -- as they are more thick-skinned, dedicated to refining their scripts, and can handle unfettered script feedback.

We don't treat new screenwriters with kid gloves here. Our focus isn't to baby you; it's to equip you with the skills and mindset of a screenwriting warrior because it's a battlefield out there in the screenwriting world.  When you pitch your scripts to producers and reputable literary agents or managers, you are not competing against novice screenwriters, you are competing against highly driven and established screenwriters.

The screenwriting business is known for its fierce competition. If your script is bogged down with excessive flashbacks, or it lacks a plot, we will tell you like it is. We will not mince words because doing so will make you weak, leaving you unable to effectively compete with established screenwriters and unprepared to navigate the demands of tough industry producers.

Don't expect industry producers and literary agents to sugarcoat their feedback if your script lacks a plot, or it is filled with flashbacks that don’t serve the plot. New screenwriters must possess qualities like resilience, mental fortitude, and strong motivation if they want to stand a chance against their peers and successfully pitch their projects to producers. Equally important, you must know how to properly format your scripts, whether they are feature film scripts or TV scripts. 

Regardless of whether you come from a lineage of accomplished book authors, it is crucial to understand that screenwriting is distinct from writing novels. If you don't have the patience and mental toughness to handle candid and unfiltered script feedback, you won't be able to collaborate effectively with demanding industry producers or literary agents. As a result, other screenwriters will surpass you.

With that said, if you wan to learn a lot about the art of screenwriting and storytelling in a short amount of time, get with us. We will point out areas that are underdeveloped in your story so you will know what to strengthen when it comes time to doing rewrites. Your level of dedication and willingness to acquire knowledge and effectively utilize it also play a significant role in determining the extent of your success as a screenwriter.

Lastly, as indicated on our Frequently Asked Questions page, please note that our Script Notes plus Rating Grid service is a one-time service. It should not be confused with script consulting services, where a script consultant provides ongoing script service support. If you are looking for detailed, ongoing support where you can ask questions and receive continuous feedback, we would be happy to discuss script consulting services, which are priced differently and designed for that type of collaboration. 
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​Difference Between Script Readers and Script Consultants

A script reader's tasks are not the same as that of a script consultant. Their roles are distinct. While a script consultant is paid to provide ongoing services for as long as the client needs them—answering questions, providing detailed feedback, and offering continuous support—a script reader is compensated only for their one-time review.

A script reader’s role is to read, analyze, and provide coverage or detailed notes on the script -- depending on the service you select. Our script readers are not obligated to spend extra time to further elaborate on their script notes or answering follow-up questions about the script, as this would be considered unpaid script consulting work and is therefore outside the scope of the script notes service. 

The cost of our Script Notes plus Rating Grid service includes a one-time review of your script by our script reader, along with a rating grid and detailed notes, with a page limit on the notes provided. Each script review comes with a specific amount of time that we reserve, and this time is factored into the price. It does not include providing ongoing script feedback or require the script reader to be available or on standby to answer your questions after the review.

Once we complete reviewing one script, we must move on to the next one in line. We cannot use time reserved for another client to re-read your script to address follow-up questions or further elaborate on the notes This is why we have a page limit for the notes, as the price is based on the time allocated for each script review. We strive to stay on track with project deadlines.

​​If you're interested in our script consulting service, which includes ongoing feedback based on how long you'd like to retain our availability for answering questions during your rewrites, please email your script to receive a price quote.

KEY QUALITIES LITERARY MANAGERS LOOK FOR IN SCREENWRITERS

Sample Screenplay Rating Grid
Overall Rating
Excellent 
Good
Fair
Poor
Character
X
Concept
X
Dialogue
X
Plot
X
Structure
X
TIPS TO WRITING A GRIPPING SCREENPLAY

SECRETS TO CRAFTING A WESTERN ADVENTURE
Order Cancellation Policy on Script Notes Services: 
You have 24 hours to cancel your order -- only if we have not worked on your script, meaning we have not started reading your script. We would issue you the refund, minus 10% of the amount you paid since there is a service fee associated with processing a refund.  Please read our service descriptions thoroughly and make sure you select the right service. 
Note: By browsing, using and accessing our site and purchasing any of the services, you signify your agreement to our Terms and Conditions of Service. It is your responsibility to read our FAQ and Terms of Service. All custom work services are final and non-refundable. If after placing your order -- and we have not started reading your script/writing material -- you want to swap out your script for a different script or an updated version of the same script, please be advised that there will be a "swap out service fee" of $10. If the page count of the new script is longer than the initial version submitted, we will email you an e-payment link/e-invoicing to pay for the additional pages. Please also keep in mind that the turnaround time may be longer, especially if the script exceeds 120 pages. Our turnaround time is subject to change. Also, any additional pages beyond 120 pages will be charged at $2.00 USD per page via e-invoicing. In that situation, our customer support team will email you an e-invoice to pay for the increased page count if the new page count falls into a higher price category as listed on this page. So, please be sure you email us the correct version of your script to prevent any delay in the turnaround time. If the replacement script is shorter, and there's a difference in the price, we'll issue you a credit.