The Script Department is a collective of story analysts who also just happen to be writers. We are privy to the way scripts are analyzed by agents and producers. And with multiple managers, options, rewrites and sales between us, we have sat on both sides of the desk.

It's simple, really - we are writers so we care about writers. You will develop a working relationship with your story analyst and he or she will get to know you, your script and your writing very well. To us, every client is a unique individual deserving of our full attention. That means a level of detail and attention in the notes you receive that are unsurpassed.

Only the best analysts work at The Script Department. Each is invested in the success of our writers and the direction of our collective. Because to us, this is personal.

Our Track Record:

The Script Department has successfully coached hundreds of writers toward reaching their goals. Our clients have placed in competitions like The Blue Cat Screenwriting Competition, The Page International Screenwriting Competition, The Creative Screenwriting Competition, The Austin Film Festival Screenwriting Competition and the Warner Brother's Television Fellowship. Our clients have found representation, taken meetings at studios like Universal and Fox and most importantly - come away from their experience with us as better writers, full stop.

We have read for:

William Morris Agency
Showtime Networks
Icon Productions
Millennium Films
Lionsgate
Jerry Weintraub Productions
Bedford Falls
Seed Productions
Walden Media
Cinergi Films
Red Wagon Entertainment
Norman Lear
DeLine Pictures
USA Network
Morgan Creek

Just a few collective successes and experiences:

*2007 Warner Brothers Television Fellow
*Alums of: USC, George Washington University, UCLA and AFI
*Director, 60 Episodes of TLC's Clean Sweep
*Former Director of Development, Writers Boot Camp
*Former Senior Executive, Writers Boot Camp
*Represented at ICM and Mosaic Media Group
*US Editor of The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook US Edition
*Co-Author of The Guerilla Film Makers Documentary Handbook.
*Winner 2003 Creative Screenwriting Expo Writers Boot Camp Award.
*Former literary manager and producer
*Associate producer, THE EDUCATION OF CHARLIE BANKS
*Top ranked script consultant nationally, with Emmy and Oscar nominated clients

*much more bio information available on our website.

We are also the force behind a popular screenwriting blog called The Rouge Wave. Content added daily, we host short scene competitions, give out prizes and provide a forum-like atmosphere of learning and fun. www.therougewave.blogspot.com

Services:

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.
Includes: 5+ pages of notes, 1 hour phone session.
$400

*our most popular service

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

BASIC COVERAGE
Straight up production company style coverage. Brief and to the point.
Includes: 11/2 pages of comments.
$150

EXPRESS OVERNIGHT
When you absolutely need it overnight. Submit your pdf or fd script by 4pm pacific daylight time and receive one and a half pages of notes by 10:30am the following day.
$200

Contract and Compare:

TWO READER PACKAGE
Basic coverage by two readers.
Includes: 11/2 pages of notes from each reader.
$250

THREE READER PACKAGE*
Basic coverage by three readers.
Includes: 11/2 pages of notes from each reader.
$350

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.
$150
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.
$80
Note: For Express Overnight: add $50

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

SPECIAL SYNOPSIS ADD-ON
Synopsis added to any service above.
$40

TREATMENT REVIEW
A brief evaluation of your treatment, pointing up strengths and weaknesses, commercial potential and originality.
Includes: 1 page of comments.
$60

MANUSCRIPT REVIEW
Material will be reviewed and notes given pointing up areas of concern, strengths, weaknesses, commercial potential and overall impact of the material.

Price predicated by the page number and needs of the manuscript.

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.
Includes: Proofreading and copyediting.
$175

Some Testimonials:

Being congenitally impatient I used the Script Department overnight service, and was very pleased that the fast turnaround meant no compromise on quality, as Julie had obviously read with care, combining overall notes that hit the nail on the head with specific constructive and creative suggestions as to fixes and alternatives. Thanks so much.

- Paul Smith, writer, London ('Smith & Jones', 'Bootleg', 'Murder Most Horrid', 'Grange Hill', BBC1 Afternoon Play)

They say it only takes one person in this town to believe in you for other doors to open. You have been that person. You raised the level of my game.

-Paul Vincent Fusco, author of SOLDIERS OF THE DEAD

After working with several other script analyst services, yours truly delivered the goods! Not only did you point out so many errors which others had missed, but you also volunteered critical plot point changes which I feel enhances the overall impact of the story. I found every single suggestion valid and being the writer, was too close to the material. Writing can be a lonely venture, and you made it seem that I had someone on my team to guide me into the right direction when I drifted off course. I definitely plan on using your services in the near future on other screenplays. Margaux Froley, you not only have my thanks but my commendation.

-David Kane
CEO/Hurri-Kane Stories

I recently took the plunge and sent my first screenplay to Bart. I'm guessing it was painful for him, and certainly it was beneficial for me. I knew my script was confusing. Now I know exactly where and why. I had reached a point of seeing things that were no longer there and was subsequently losing my reader at key moments. Bart hit a magnitude of nails on the head. I found his comments and fresh perspective well worth the money. Thank you Script Department and thank you Bart.

R. Doraisme

Dave Sparling rocks. I got my notes back within a week and they were spot on. I knew everything he said was right because I could see the benefit to my story immediately. His experience makes him a go-to guy. Thank you, Dave, you're the best.

-Pete Wilks

Andrew was amazing. I've tried other services but the notes I received were vague and in some cases, it almost seemed as if the reader didn't read my script carefully. Andrew not only gave me great notes that were very thorough, he gave me suggestions and pointers. I used his notes and wound up with a great draft. He made me a better writer and gave me a better script. It was a great investment and I'll definitely go back to the Script Department.

-Melanie Berger

Reading Recommendations:

Save the Cat by Blake Snyder
Backwards & Forwards by David Ball
Screenwriting: The Sequence Approach by Paul Joseph Gulino
Inside Story: The Power of the Transformative Arc by Dara Marks
Written By magazine

Classes & Workshops:

GoodinaRoom.com - pitching workshops
The Writer's Boot Camp
UCLA Writer's Program
The Creative Screenwriting Expo
The Great American Pitch Fest