THE SCRIPT D.I.

SCRIPT CONSULTING AND FEEDBACK

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Is your script flabby? Wimpy? Out of shape?
Is your plot hot?
Are your characters interesting?
Do you have structure problems?
Is your story visual?
How is your pacing?
Fast and furious?
Or slow like molasses in January?
Do your characters arc?
Is your description tight?
Is your dialogue snappy?

Remember that tough Drill Instructor that Lou Gossett played in AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN?
His job was to turn civilian Richard Gere into a soldier tough enough to survive in combat.

Hollywood is hell, son, and the only way to survive is to develop a tough "rhino skin" and make sure your script is in tip-top shape.
A mistake may cost you your life out there. Your momma may say nice things about your script, your friends may tell you you're brilliant...

But I'll tell you the truth. It may not be pretty, but it will help you get your script into fighting shape.
You want to survive this battle, don't you?
You want to win this war, don't you?
You want to whip your script into shape, don't you?

You want the truth?

You want the truth?
Can you handle the truth?

WRITER CONSULTATIONS

I'll read your script and give you detailed, honest, constructive, notes to help you maximize your next rewrite. All feedback is technique based - designed to improve your script AND your writing.
  • Your script will be read three times - once for story, once for Big Picture notes, and once for Page-By-Page notes.
  • You'll get two sets of notes: The Big Picture which looks at the over all script, plus Page-By-Page notes that point out each individual problem.
  • Big Picture notes include feedback on Concept, First Ten Pages, Protagonist, Character Arc, Theme, Antagonist, Supporting Characters, Conflict, Structure, Pacing, Visual/Decsiption, Dialogue, Ending, and Marketability. Usually 9-10 single spaced pages!
  • Page-by-Page notes average 12-13 pages.
  • That's about 22 single-spaced pages of notes on your script!
  • Pacing breakdown of your script to identify slow spots.
  • Quick return: usually just two weeks after receipt, unless I have a writing assignment.
  • $550.00 for scripts up to 120 pages (an additional $5 per page over 120).
  • Includes any Blue Books that deal with specific problems your script may have.
  • Deep discount on second consultation on the same (rewritten) script - over one third off!

Check out the price of my competition - $600 for only one page of overview notes.

Includes detailed notes and follow-up to answer any questions you may have. You also usually get any articles I have written for Scr(i)pt, Writers Digest, Hollywood Scriptwriter that I think might help.

Send script, check or money order (US Funds) to:
William Martell
11012 Ventura Blvd PMB #103
Studio City, CA 91604

For more info: wcmartell@compuserve.com

WARNING: Do not send me the first draft of your first script! That would be a waste of my time and your money. Spending 22 pages of notes going over the basics is not the best use of this service. Is it ready to show?


PRODUCER CONSULTATIONS

You're an independent producer about to make your first film...
Is your script REALLY ready for production?
Are you about to blow your budget on a script that needs work?
The script has the most impact on your film's quality, and costs the LEAST of all elements to improve.
By spending a small amount of money BEFORE you shoot, you can save a lot of money! Maybe even your whole budget!
Do you know how many completed films can't find distributors?
According to the LA Times: Over 90% of Indie Films are never released!
Fixing the script costs much less than fixing the film!
  • Only $950.00 for scripts up to 120 pages (if your script is over 120 pages, you're in BIG trouble! An additional $10 per page over 120)
    • INCLUDES:
  • Detailed notes on your screenplay. (see Writer Consultation)
  • Scene by scene analysis featuring deep structure techniques!
  • Rewrite strategies designed to make your script the best it can possibly be! Fix it before you film it!
  • Pacing breakdown of your script to identify slow spots.
  • Suggested viewing: A list of films with similar stories. This helps with marketing, rewriting, plus learn what audiences expect based on past successfil films.
  • Suggestions for getting the most production value from your script by combining locations or characters and heightening dramatic situations. This can significantly lower your filming cost!
  • Mr. Martell will advise your writer (or team) thoughout the rewrite process - like having your own development department.
  • Plus a free copy of the book SECRETS OF ACTION SCREENWRITING and any Blue Books that deal with the script's specific problems.
Fix the problems BEFORE you go to film!
Mr. Martell has written 17 produced films, was the only non-nominated screenwriter mentioned on Siskel & Ebert's Oscar Special in 1997, has been called "The Robert Towne of made for cable movies" by The Washington Post, writes for several screenwriting magazines including Writers Digest, Scr(i)pt, Hollywood Screenwriter, and Creative Screenwriting, has a book on script writing technique that professional screenwriters recommend, and has been interviewed in international film magazines (including Variety).
He is a SCRIPT EXPERT.
Don't waste your film's budget on a script that needs work!
When you need a professional writer with 17 produced films to help fine tune your script, who you gonna call?
William Martell
Script Drill Instructor
For more info: wcmartell@compuserve.com


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