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Why A Script Critique? There are many reasons to critique a script, and just as many ways to approach the critique. A novice screenwriter may need guidance regarding basic requirements of structure, form and story flow. An experienced writer may need an outside perspective to help her determine a direction for a rewrite, or a producer might need assistance analyzing whether or not the screenplay is production-ready or not. Having your script critiqued is a structured, non-threatening way to get inexpensive and constructive feedback on your script and writing skills. You learn how to ask for and how to receive input on your project and abilities. You learn what an industry professional thinks of your work before you send it out to agents, competitions and studios, and it's your choice whether or not to take that individual's suggestions or criticisms.
Script Critique and Analysis Services Hollywood Style Coverage will provide you with a general overview of the strengths and weakness of the script. Click here to see our standard coverage form, which is an indication of the type of information you can expect to see. $175.00 A Screenplay Analysis is a written critique covering the story and narrative structure, the characters, dialogue, and format, and suggestions for improvement. This may include written notes on the script itself, and personal telephone or e-mail conversations to review problem areas. $250.00 A Full Script Consultation includes a Screenplay Analysis for two drafts of the same script, and ongoing verbal and/or e-mail evaluation of your progress between the two drafts. $550.00 Evaluation and Development Often, a writer needs help evaluating ideas before writing the screenplay. We're happy to evaluate a treatment (usually ten to fifteen double-spaced pages), a concept (one to three double spaced pages) and even novel manuscripts. We'll alert you to any potential story or character problems that will need to be addressed as the screenplay is written. For novel manuscripts, we evaluate for marketability and provide general comments and suggestions for improvement in the transition from the page to the screen.
Workshops Our Screenwriting Workshop is an introduction to writing for the screen. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a historical context for screenwriting, a basic understanding of screenplay formats, a basic understanding of screenplay style, and will have a basic understanding of special considerations in writing for the screen. We'll also provide a reading list for further independent study. One hour. $175.00 plus travel expenses. Our Story Crafting Workshops are a follow up to our Screenwriting Workshop, and are designed for writers with works in progress, either screenplays or manuscripts being adapted to the screen. After a brief review of the material covered in the beginning Screenwriting Workshop, then move on to more intensive explorations of character, story flow and narrative structure, using the attendees' own work as real-life examples. By actively engaging in a group discussion, analysis and critique of his or her own work, many writers overcome blocks and discover new perspectives about their stories. One to four hours. $150 per hour plus travel expenses. Writing Services We can provide on-going coaching through a series of drafts, even through production. For a flat monthly fee, we provide unlimited brainstorming sessions and support to discuss your scripts or other writing matters for your writing needs. We prefer the flexibility of e-mail, but can arrange for telephone consultation at a slightly higher fee. Please e-mail an inquiry to discuss your needs, and we'll work out a mutually agreeable service and pricing plan. We can type your script with the correct formatting, and provide it to you in a number of formats, depending upon your needs. For short scripts (up to fifty pages), we charge a flat fee of $100.00. For longer scripts (up to 120 pages), we'll type it for a flat $200.00 fee. For anything over 120 pages, we'll charge $2.75 per page beyond the 120th page. Need a complete hands-on rewrite? We can do that too. Please e-mail an inquiry to discuss your needs, and we'll work out a mutually agreeable service and pricing plan.
Just as there are a multitude of reasons to critique a script, there are also multiple approaches to that critique. A script intended as an independent art house film or low-budget vehicle for a writer, director or actor probably wouldn't be judged with the same set of guidelines used for Hollywood blockbusters. Our first step is to schedule an in-person, telephone or e-mail interview. We want to know your goals for the project. Are you planning to produce and direct this film yourself, or are you preparing it for sale to a major studio? Do you just want to get a fresh perspective on your idea, or do you need a hand with a full-scale re-write? We'll explain our various services in detail and work with you to determine which of those services best fit your needs. At Bartoli Filmworks, we believe that the best scripts are character driven. As we read scripts, we ask a number of questions about the characters and how they fit within the story structure. We answer these questions and frequently offer constructive criticism and specific suggestions to strengthen the story, characters or dramatic structure.
At the end of the critique, we'll provide written notes covering the positive and negative aspects of the script, and if requested, will provide one follow-up telephone conference (within thirty days of the critique) to clarify anything about which you may have a question. We offer discounts when reading subsequent drafts within a reasonable period of the initial critique. Normal turnaround time is two to three weeks from the time we receive your materials. We usually recycle scripts thirty days after the critique, but we'll be happy to return it to you upon request and a self-addressed envelope with appropriate postage.
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