FEATURES

Story Notes

An in-depth element-by-element analysis and evaluation of your script with examples, suggestions, page notes, and a follow-up brainstorming session within 10 days. Synopsis optional. $400
Includes: 5 pages of notes, 1 hour phone session.

Junior Story Notes

Analysis and evaluation of your script with examples and suggestions. Synopsis optional. $300
Includes: 3 pages of notes, 30 minute phone session.

Note: Unless other arrangements are made, phone consultation must be taken advantage of within ten days of receipt of notes. After this time period, writer waives the consultation.

Brainstorm

Brainstorm with Julie Gray, founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of The Script Department via Skype, AIM or iChat. Review new ideas, work through the sticky points in your current script or learn writing career advice and tips. We contact you to book your appointment upon receipt of payment.

Special introductory price: $49 for 20 minutes.

20 Minutes - $49
40 Minutes - $100
60 Minutes - $150

Basic Coverage

Straight up production company style coverage. Brief and to the point. Synopsis optional. $150
Includes: 1 ½ pages of comments.

Basic Coverage Plus

Basic Coverage plus two+ pages of specific page notes with reactions and suggestions. Synopsis optional. $200

Express Overnight

When you absolutely need it overnight. Submit your PDF or FD script by 4pm Pacific Daylight Time and receive 1½ pages of notes by 10:30am the following day. Synopsis optional. $200

Multi-Reader Package

Basic coverage by a number of readers. Synopsis optional. Includes 1 ½ pages of notes from each analyst:

2 Reader Package - $250
3 Reader Package - $350

Follow-Up Review

Wondering how you did with that last set of notes? Complete your rewrite within 90 days and the reader of your choice will do a follow-up set of notes. 1 ½ pages of notes. Synopsis optional. $120

First Act Notes

Everyone knows that you only have a few pages to grab the reader. Is your first act compelling enough? Are you setting up your characters, world, and the crux of the conflict? Are you headed in the right direction? Here's how to find out. $75

$75 for one page of comprehensive notes, element by element.

The Hollywood Military Advisor

Work with a 20 year army veteran with over ten years of experience as a military advisor in the entertainment industry. Includes a cover to cover review looking for accuracy in military jargon, military relationships, use of equipment, and history. The requester will receive a written report of the findings as well as a 30 minute phone conference. $200

To find out more about the HMA, click here.

Spanish Translation

Scripts translated from Spanish to English or English to Spanish by Bernadette Rivero, fluent Spanish speaker, writer, and story analyst specializing in Latin American film projects. $1200

Click here to learn more about Bernadette and what she has to offer.

TELEVISION

Think Outside The Box

Work one-on-one with Margaux Froley Outhred, 2007 Warner Brothers Television Fellow and current CW staff writer. $500

Submit two scripts: an existing show spec script and an original pilot or any combination and receive two pages of notes for each plus a summary page reviewing the viability of both scripts relative to the market. Includes a 30 minute follow-up phone consult with Margaux to discuss your scripts, your career, and what comes next.

The T.V. Set

A review of both an existing show spec script, and an original pilot (or two existing show specs if you don't have a pilot ready). 1 ½ page of notes for each script, plus 1 page analyzing both together and discussing their viability in the marketplace. $200

Note: For Express Overnight, add $50

Basic Cable

Notes on a single TV script, either a spec episode of an existing show or an original pilot. 1 ½ page of notes to discuss elements of the show, such as structure, character voices, and additional spec ideas to jumpstart your television writing package. $100

Note: For Express Overnight, add $50

TREATMENTS, SYNOPSES, QUERY LETTERS

Synopsis

One to three page synopsis generated from your material. Please specify how brief or detailed you need the synopsis to be. $75

Treatment Review

A brief evaluation of your treatment, pointing out strengths and weaknesses, commercial potential, and originality. $75

Includes: 1 page of comments.

Query Letter Review

A query letter that is clear, concise, professional, and compelling is the only way to get your script read. Anything less could wind up in the circular file. We will review your query letter to make sure it's as effective as can be. $75

Logline Review

Regardless of whether it is a template for your script or an expression of the script you've just written, your logline is just as crucial as the script itself. Bring what you've got and we'll make it great. $75

EDITING/PROOFREADING & MANUSCRIPTS

Editing and Proofreading

Ready to submit your script to a competition, producer, agent, or anyone else who's going to be extremely picky? Let a fresh pair of eyes help you catch those straggling typos, formatting errors, and grammatical gotchas. $175

Includes: Proofreading and copyediting.

Manuscript Review

We review your material and give notes on areas of concern, strengths, weaknesses, commercial potential, and overall impact. Maximum 300 pages. $450

Includes: 3 pages of comments.

WEB 2.0 SERVICES

Crafting A Successful Web Series

The rise in the popularity of the Internet and improvements in streaming video technology mean that producing and distributing a web series is relatively cheap by traditional standards and allows writers/producers to reach a global audience who can access the shows 24 hours a day. But just because budgets are smaller doesn't mean there's room for sub-par quality. As in all media, concept, story, and production planning are still king.

It's reported that a web series like "Ask a Ninja" pulls in $100,000 a month in advertising, sponsorship, and licensing revenues. Sharp writing, funny characters, and Internet savvy are key to its success - and key to the success of many other web series. Does your web series have what it takes to make it? Don't consult your crystal ball, consult a professional!

The Internet Mogul

Submit a web series business plan and a batch of two original web series scripts. Analysis of your business plan includes two pages of notes plus a summary page reviewing the viability of your Internet projects relative to the market. Not only will we help you craft a great story, but we'll also discuss where to take your web series for potential funding and sponsorship opportunities with production companies, networks, studios, and cutting edge New Media outlets. We'll also provide support targeting the lucrative mobile space. Includes a 30 minute follow-up phone consult with a successful New Media executive to discuss your project, your career, cross-over potential, and what comes next. $375

The Inter-Web

A review of your original web series scripts and/or pilot (up to 40 pages total). Discussion of "it factor," plot, character development, potential distribution channels, series development, and sponsorship angles. Two pages of notes for the web series as a whole. $150

Note: For Express Overnight, add $50.

The Click-Through

One page of notes to discuss elements of your show(s) targeted for the net. We cover structure, viability, marketability, web distribution, and additional Internet series ideas to jumpstart your New Media 2.0 career. $100

Note: For Express Overnight, add $50.