Script Analysis

Whether you are a beginning or an accomplished writer, it’s good to have feedback from others whom you can depend on. The old cliché that writing is re-writing is very true. However, there is only so far that you can progress with vague comments from family members. When your brother tells you the first 10 pages don’t “grab him” it doesn’t exactly give you a clear roadmap on what to change or how to change it.

This is what I’m offering — a clearer map of how to get your project to the next level.

And why should you listen to me? Here are a few reasons:

I have a bachelor’s degree in English (creative writing). I have a master’s degree in Mass Communications (screenwriting). I’m currently working towards a PhD in English Literature at Claremont Graduate School and should have it completed in 2008. I’ve taught both beginning and advanced screenwriting at the junior college level and am currently teaching a screenwriting class at California State University, Fullerton. I’ve interned with a production company and written coverage as a script reader. And, as you can see from this website, I’ve written a thing or two. I’ve been where you are, and although your piece is sure to be unique, I can give you more personalized advice than you will find in a book.

You will find many different analysis services on the Internet. Some are horrendously expensive, others are reasonable, some are run by qualified persons, and others are not. As with any other purchase, you should shop around and make an informed decision before you trust your material to just anyone. Below you will find the Script Analyst rankings from Creative Screenwriting’s March/April 2003 issue.

If you are interested in having me help you on your project, please fill out the order form. The information will then be emailed to me and I will then reply to your email and let you know whether or not your project is something I can help you with. Rates listed are standard, but prices can be negotiated.

Then, once we’ve agreed on the type of analysis needed, the price of the service, and time stipulations (how soon you need it and how fast I can critique it) you can send me a check or money order. Once received and cashed, work will commence.

Rate Information and Order Form
for the Starving Writer’s Script Analysis

Script Analyst Rankings

from Creative Screenwriting March/April 2003 (by Nancy Hendrickson)

Highly Recommended Cost Phone Email
Rainey Script Consulting – John Rainey $495 310.614.6370 Mythmakerjohn@hotmail.com
Dara Marks* $1500 805.640.1307 dar@ojai.net
Story Sense – Michael Ray Brown $350 310.394.0994 info@storysense.com
Scriptdoctor – Howard Allen $352 thedoc@scriptdoctor.com
James P. Mercurio $400 818.509.5868 jim@jamespmercurio.com
Timothy Long $300 904.644.2907 trlong@mailer.fsu.edu
Recommended Cost Phone Email
Peter Mellencamp $500 310.204.4561
The Playcrafters Group – James Breckenridge $150 888.399.2506 HBCraft@att.net
Rachel Ballon $500 310.479.0048 RachWrite@aol.com
Mike Cheda $500 310.738.8209 mcheda@earthlink.net
Screenbrokers – Alan Ross & Bonnie Sanders $350 310.454.0971 screenbrokers1@aol.com
Sandi Steinberg $500 818.342.9794 scriptsurgeon@earthlink.net
HollywoodScript.com – Craig Kellem** $175 603.795.9424 Craig.kellem@valley.net
Mythworks – Pamela Jaye Smith $1000 323.874.6042 Pamela@mythworks.net
Su-City Pictures – Susan Kouguell $700 603.772.9858 info@su-city-pictures.com
Bill Johnson $150 503.452.4778 bjscript@teleport.com
Script P.I.M.P. - Chadwick Clough $125 323.656.7479 info@scriptpimp.com
Aubrey Horton* $352 info@Scriptdoctor911.com
Smart Girls Productions – Melody Jackson $495 818.907.6511 smartgirls@smartgirlsprod.com
Ben Dubner* $250 516.746.5959 florben1@aol.com
Not Recommended Cost Phone Email
Practical Paradox Services – Sandra Hall* $150 415.585.5369 services@practicalparadox.com
Lisa Cory $600 323.969.4699 livinspirit@earthlink.net
Insider’s System - Natalie Lemberg Rothenberg $295 310.899.9775 InsidersSystem@msn.com
Gail Bales** $255 714.998.5614 WacmeB@aol.com