• Structural Analyses (Prem.):

  • Jaws
  • Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • Iron Man
  • A Room With A View
  • Assault on Precinct 13
  • Michael Clayton
  • Ghost World
  • Terminator 2
  • The Shawshank Redemption

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Systematic script strategy. From broad picture to 2nd draft in three months.

description:

A rough story concept or first draft is thorougly analysed on character and plot during the Story Diagnosis. Next, the detailed story is tested, re-written and refined during three consecutive, intensive Step Outline sessions. The final result is incorporated in a next draft and reviewed with detailed Script Notes.

objectives:

- to thoroughly analyse the story with major turning points.
- to properly develop all the story’s plot points.
- to write a next draft and revised it.

An intensive program for beginners on a budget.

description:

An initial Story Diagnosis provides the required intelligence to start outlining with a vision. Two subsequent Step Outline sessions allow to rework the story in areas where it is flawed. The result will be a structure that can serve as the basis for a much healthier next draft.

objectives:

- to establish the main and supporting character arcs.
- to find the story’s major turning points.
- to analyse existing plot points, cut dead scenes and create new ones.
- to identify sequences, tighten and tweak the dramatic flow.

This service accelerates an advanced script to a next draft.

description:

An elegant combination of Option 2 and Option 3 for writers who are confident about the direction of their story and script. This service provides an intensive Step Outline session, followed by Script Notes on the ensuing draft. The writer provides the outline.

objectives:

- to resolve minor structural issues
- to move quickly to a next, advanced draft
- to tweak plot points
- to prepare a next draft plus obtain script notes for revision

turnaround(*):

- two working days from receipt of materials and payment.
- full service should be completed within eight weeks.

Core level service, analysing the story’s entire structure.

description:

Intensive telephone/Skype discussion of two hours, based on your three to four page step outline. This is THE essential part of the development process, to be repeated until the story works.

Successful writers tend to spend most of their time in this stage. Almost all failed writers underestimate or just skip this stage. Character is structure. You MUST recognise this in the development of your scripts.

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