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The Screenplay Doctor

"Susan has the uncommon ability to take her vast experience and bring it to bear on a project in a candid yet nurturing way. Her advice is absolutely invaluable."

Alfred Thomas Catalfo
Screenwriter, 2003 Nantucket Film Festival winner for two scripts, finalist in seven International screenwriting competitions.

Screenplay Evaluation

Analysis of structure, plot, characters, story ideas, dialogue, genre, and underlying themes. Written critique and discussion to outline specific steps for making your screenplay the best it can be.

RATES:

Feature Screenplay Evaluation: A five-page written evaluation and a one-hour meeting (in person or by phone): $400.00. Over 120 pages: $450.00. Over 140 pages: $500.00.

Short Screenplay Evaluation: A two-page written evaluation and a one-hour meeting (in person or by phone): $200.00. Over 30 pages: $300.00 Over 40 pages fee will be discussed.

The Complete Diagnosis

The most comprehensive examination you'll ever get. In depth, page-by-page screenplay analysis uncovers structure problems, plot pitfalls, character weaknesses, genre inconsistencies, and dialogue irregularities, and gives you specific ideas for remedies, including how to strengthen themes and subtext. Detailed report and discussion.

RATES:

Complete Diagnosis: A 10-page written evaluation and a one-hour meeting (in person or by phone): $700.00

Screenplay Development:

Critique and consultation on a continuing basis as screenplay advances through rewrite process to polish. Ongoing practical advice for writers, filmmakers, and production executives/agents looking for a fresh point-of-view.

RATES:

Screenplay Development: For ongoing consulting services: $75.00/hour. For a long-term project/commitment: fee is negotiable.

Visions and Revisions

How to translate a great idea from your mind onto the page. The Screenplay Doctor works with you to develop major scenes, structure, plot and characters, and to create a blueprint for writing your screenplay.

RATES:

Visions and Revisions: For ongoing consulting services: $75.00/hour. For a long-term project/commitment: fee is negotiable.

Treatment, Synopsis, and Query Evaluation

Written critique and discussion to outline specific steps for making your treatment, synopsis, and/or query the best it can be.

RATES:

Treatment: A two-page written evaluation and a one-half-hour meeting (in person or by phone): $200.00. Over 10 pages: $250.00. Over 20 pages: $300.00. Over 30 pages fee will be discussed.

Synopsis: A one-page written evaluation and a one-half hour meeting
(in person or phone) $100.00.

Query: A one-page written evaluation and a one-half hour meeting (in person or phone) $100.

Pitch Analysis

Hourly fee: $75.00/hour.