Which Script Doctor?

Bill, why the need to clarify so much? I am trying not to get defensive, but I don't really understand what you are trying to say in your posts. I didn't ask you to read my script but this is also a bit unwarranted to say again.

I am glad you got so many scripts produced, and I like your focus on your personal work. But with all due respect, your post sounds a bit self serving and out of place, at least to me.

That aside, have you ever had someone else read your script for money, when you were getting started maybe? What do you think about having that done? Do you think it diminishes your name as a writer or opens up legal issues? Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
 
USlatin,

It was mentioned in this thread that Bill does notes - which he posted pretty clearly that unless you're a super hot girl who's gonna sleep with him, then he's not interested.

Either that, or you're a producer.

What if it's a really hot producer though Bill. Is that a free read?

:laugh:

Just to really spell it out - Bill runs scriptsecrets.net.

EJ
 
Maye I am just completely in the dark here. So he does notes but only for free? I am confused.

I don't "get out much" so maybe that is why I never heard of scriptsecrets.net... from what I saw in the site it seems like a blog but not a script doctor service.

Also he said he woudn't do it, which I believe... you confused me penny... I am dizzy.
 
Have someone cover it for you. Someone you know and trust. Not some "script doctor" with a website. I know a lot of people who can do awesome coverage on scripts. I know a lot of people who can do terrible coverage on scripts. Especially when you interact with like 17 of those people every few days. (I'm not a studio exec - yet...haha - just people I take class with)

It isn't hard to do coverage. I've had to do some of it. Both standard one page coverage, detailed coverage, and script notes. Honestly, I think most "script doctor" stuff is bs. The trick is finding someone who will tear your idea apart in front of you. Dissect the script. Rip apart any formatting error you have. Make note of every time your character acts out of character. Tear down the concept you had until there is something on paper that is solid.

When I was developing a group of screenwriters works - myself included - the only advice and notes that were worth while were from people who told you everything that was wrong with it. And hearing it sucked. Myself and a friend of mine were the ones most often tearing stuff apart. But let me tell you...the works improved 500%.

And most people who gave us pages, thought they had something awesome. Until it got into our hands.

Find someone who can look at your work subjectively, you don't even have to trust them. But use someone who you know will tell it to you straight.
 
Mattykins said:
Have someone cover it for you. Someone you know and trust. Not some "script doctor" with a website. I know a lot of people who can do awesome coverage on scripts. I know a lot of people who can do terrible coverage on scripts. Especially when you interact with like 17 of those people every few days. (I'm not a studio exec - yet...haha - just people I take class with)

It isn't hard to do coverage. I've had to do some of it. Both standard one page coverage, detailed coverage, and script notes. Honestly, I think most "script doctor" stuff is bs. The trick is finding someone who will tear your idea apart in front of you. Dissect the script. Rip apart any formatting error you have. Make note of every time your character acts out of character. Tear down the concept you had until there is something on paper that is solid.

When I was developing a group of screenwriters works - myself included - the only advice and notes that were worth while were from people who told you everything that was wrong with it. And hearing it sucked. Myself and a friend of mine were the ones most often tearing stuff apart. But let me tell you...the works improved 500%.

And most people who gave us pages, thought they had something awesome. Until it got into our hands.

Find someone who can look at your work subjectively, you don't even have to trust them. But use someone who you know will tell it to you straight.
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Totally agree! That's what I tend to do when 'doctoring' someone's script. Good call!

Of course, most of the time when someone wants you to read their script, all they're really looking for is praise. They're hoping you'll pat them on the back, gush about how great it was, and point out some minor errors that need fixing. Would that it were so easy. :)
 
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