Screenplay Structure and
Story Notes
Concrete, Gentle Suggestions
On
What To Fix, On Which Page
Plus Fine-Toothed-Comb
Proofreading
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Dear Screenwriter,
Entering
a contest?
Submitting to a producer? Give yourself the best possible
chance of a sale or win with a well-structured,
well-written, error-free screenplay.
I
can help you polish your screenplay to a professional, market-ready
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Story
And Structure Notes
Producers
expect certain events in the first 10 pages of your screenplay. If
these events don’t happen, the reader will probably stop
reading and reject the script.
Let me help you get
past that "lowly" but powerful reader and put the producer in a "Yes!"
frame of
mind. I’ll review your screenplay’s structure and
storytelling, focusing especially on that vital
first 10 pages. Also,
you'll receive...
Proofreading By A
Long-Time Pro
 Don't
let grammar, spelling, or basic formatting errors derail your career.
You’ll receive proofreading from
a pro who
has been paid as a copy editor and writer for five decades -- me (see
my bio
at my
website -- scroll down that page).
But...They
Overlook The
Small Stuff, Right?"
Most producers have pet
peeves when it comes to grammar and formatting. Also, your screenplay
has to get past that first gatekeeper, the reader (or,
similarly, the first-round contest judge; many of them are readers for
studios, producers, and agents). Script readers are
notoriously tough on poor grammar and formatting.
Don't
believe
me? Read
what producers, agents, readers, and other industry people say about
screenwriting errors at this "Why
writers need proofreaders" page.
Contact: bill@screenwritingcommunity.net
or call me at (805) 212-0652 or use the ScreenwritingCommunity.net contact
page.
What
This Service Gives You:
The story notes
will include:
- A brief overall view of the
quality of your story.
- A gentle list of any story
problems and issues I see.
-
How well your script
performs on eight vital story and script elements.
- How well your story matches
the classic screenplay structure of a famous screenwriting guru.
- How well your screenplay
“romances the reader,” using a 14-point checklist*.
"What's
This 'Romancing
The Reader' All About?"
To sell your screenplay or
to place well in a contest, you need to “romance”
– that is, draw in, attract, persuade to keep reading
– the reader for the production company, studio, agent, or
manager, or the first-round screenplay contest judge.
I
can help you do that with a simple checklist.
The
Proofreading Part:
I
will correct (or give you notes on):
Typographical errors
Spelling
errors
Grammatical errors
Punctuation errors
Capitalization
errors |
Scene heading/transition
issues
Verb
tense errors
Sentence structure
and clarity
Basic
formatting mistakes
Cramming in
too many words |
You’ll
receive all of the services above for just $1.99 per page for a
feature, short, or half-hour or full-hour TV pilot.
Clients
Rave About This Service
Read
My
Client Testimonials here.
How I
Work: Simple For You,
No Payment Until I Finish
First,
we agree on a timetable. Then, you send me your screenplay.
I
work only on Final Draft or Movie Magic Screenwriter files.
I invoice from Paypal when I
finish
proofreading. At the same time, I send a partial copy of your
screenplay, showing the proofreading marks, plus a partial copy of my
notes.
You can pay via Paypal or by
credit or debit
card. When I receive payment, I deliver the completed work.
More
Information:
ScreenwritingCommunity.net/proofreading-service/
Or
contact Bill Donovan directly:
bill@screenwritingcommunity.net
or cell at (805) 212-0652
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