For nearly a decade, Stephany Folsom has been a story analyst, reader and development executive at some of the top production companies and studios in the business. She is a former gatekeeper who knows what it takes to get your script through the door. Stephany will give you the tools to get your script in the best shape possible and the tools to help you become the best writer possible. She personally reads your work and gives you professional notes and advice that will actually prepare you for working in the industry.

While still in film school, Stephany learned the realities of movie making by assisting director Tony Scott on Enemy of the State. She soon took up the mantle of script development by doing coverage, script notes and project tracking at the Kennedy-Marshall Company (The Sixth Sense, Snow Falling on Cedars), The Jim Henson Company, Chuck Roven's Atlas Entertainment (Scooby-Doo, City of Angels, Fallen) and Lucas Foster's Warp Films at Sony Studios (Wild Things, The Mask of Zorro). She worked as a d-girl (slang for a film industry executive who considers scripts for further development) for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Granada America (Celebrity Fit Club, Nanny 911, Hell's Kitchen) and Disney-based producer Jane Goldenring (My First Mister, Five Dollars a Day).

How Stephany can help your writing:

Your script gets one chance to prove itself to agents, managers, producers and executives. So you better have it in the best shape possible before you throw out your opportunity to make your first and only impression.

Script writing is a collaborative process. Even A-list writers at the top of their game rely on constructive feedback from professionals. Every writer needs unbiased and professional input to make their script work as a movie and to make their script sales worthy (or at least get noticed). Your friends and family who love everything you do aren't the ones who can give you constructive feedback. Even someone with a more critical eye may not be able to tell you how to fix the problem and that's where a script consultant with an extensive development background may be the right option for you.

Stephany will evaluate your script's plot, structure, story, character development and help you address and fix the problems in your rewrite. Stephany will give you the same critical help a good manager would give a client and you won't ruin your opportunity to make your first impression in the industry.

Stephany's Services:

Phone Consultation = $180
A 60-minute phone call that will cover story, structure, dialogue, themes, formatting, marketability and any questions you may have.

*If YOU feel YOU need another consultation, we can schedule additional time to talk at the rate of $50 an hour

Written Notes = $250
In addition to the 60-minute phone consultation, I will provide you with industry standard notes (3-5 pages). The notes will go into greater detail on everything we discuss and having a written record to refer to during a rewrite can be an invaluable tool.

Page-by-Page Analysis = $500
In addition to the initial 60 minute phone consultation, you will receive 10-15 pages of detailed notes that cover every page in your script. This also includes a 30-minute follow-up call that will really help you to implement the notes and answer any lingering questions

Treatment/Outline Notes = $150
A 30-minute phone call that will help you with structure, starting points, act breaks, character development and plot movement.

*15 page limit on treatments and outlines. If yours is longer, please contact me at consultant@scriptmakeover.com.

Adapting Your Novel = $500
A 60-minute phone consultation that will help you outline and start adapting your novel into a screenplay. Includes 3-5 pages of industry standard notes and a 30-minute follow-up phone consultation.

*Submit the first 50 pages of your novel and a 6-8 page summary.

Additional Services = contact Stephany for a price quote
Additional services include: Television Scripts, Reality Show Treatments, New Media Projects and Documentary Film Outlines, etc.

*For screenplays over 120 pages, please e-mail for a price quote.

*All phone calls are on my dime.

Turnaround Time:

· 1-2 Weeks (from the day I receive the script): Phone Consultations Only
· 2-3 Weeks (from the day I receive the script): All Other Services

*If you need feedback sooner, please contact Stephany for rushed rates.

A confirmation notice and invoice for your records will be e-mailed to you once I receive your script.

Suggested Writing Resources:

Script writing is a skill that requires feedback and practice to perfect. Stephany's website, Script Makeover (www.scriptmakeover.com), has free writing tips and resources to lend you a hand.

For all things formatting, The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting and Selling your Script by David Trottier, is an excellent resource.

When it comes to learning structure, story and theme - your best bet is to go right to the source of good writing and study produced scripts. Professional scripts can be found online at several sites including: Jo Blo's Movie Emporium and The Daily Script.

How to contact Stephany:

Website: scriptmakeover.com
Email: consultant@scriptmakeover.com