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Derek Rydall
Professional Screenwriter, Author, Script Consultant/Instructor, Founder of ScriptwriterCentral.com.

BIO

Professional Screenwriter, Script Consultant, and Published Author, Derek Rydall is also founder "Scriptwriter Central.com," training script consultants and helping writers take their scripts and career to the next level.

The nephew of legendary director, Don Siegel (Dirty Harry, Escape from Alcatraz, Invasion of the Body Snatchers), Derek has starred in films & TV shows with Tom Skerritt, Charles Bronson, Elliot Gould, Tony Roberts, Polly Shore and others.

As a screenwriter, he's developed projects for the producer of Ghost, RKO, U/A, Miramax, Saturn (Nic Cage), Wildrice, Longbow, and many others, as well as staff writing for Fox, Disney and Deepak Chopra. Derek has sold, developed, or optioned over 20 scripts.

As a Story Consultant/Script Doctor, he's helped writers, producers, actors and directors turn raw ideas, true stories and manuscripts into selling screenplays, make 6-figure script deals, secure millions in financing, get hired to exec produce, direct, star in their movies, obtain major distribution, and win awards.

And as an Author, he has two books, "I Could've Written a Better Movie than That!: How to Make Six Figures as a Script Consultant - Even if You're Not a Screenwriter," and "There's No Business Like Soul Business: a Spiritual Path to Higher Entertainment" - published by Michael Wiese Productions/Publishing, www.mwp.com.

SCRIPTWRITERCENTRAL.com is a full service screenwriter resource, with proprietary screenplay analysis, in-depth script consulting, studio-level script coverage, and professional script doctoring - facilitated by industry pros who know what it takes to sell your script! ScriptwriterCenral.com is also home of The Script Consultant Institute, the only place on the planet (no kidding!) where you can learn how to make up to 6-figures as a script consultant.

SCRIPT CONSULTING SERVICES

(These are just a few services. Please refer to http://www.scriptwritercentral.com/sclinic/services.html)

SCRIPT COVERAGE $157

Basic analysis, coverage report, and either a RECOMMEND, CONSIDER, or PASS grade - just like the studios!

SCRIPT COVERAGE - 2nd READ $ 97

Want to get the same script covered again? This is the least expensive way on the web!

SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT NOTES $347

3-5 pages of detailed notes and suggestions on all the main elements of the screenplay.

IN-DEPTH SCRIPT ANALYSIS $547

Up to 10 pages of detailed feedback, suggestions, and page-by-page notes, addressing all the script elements OR one-on-one story meeting.

EXECUTIVE SCRIPT ANALYSIS $697

Up to 10 or more pages of detailed feedback, suggestions, and page-by-page notes, addressing all the script elements AND one-on-one story meeting.

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"7 Power Principles to Explode Your Screenwriting Career" audio course.

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TESTIMONIALS

"Derek is one of the most passionate, creative writers I've worked with. His ability to take a thread of an idea and spin story gold is amazing! If you want a professional, artistic, and commercial take on your material, this is the place to bring your script!"
Lisa Gooding, Head of Development, Capital Arts, Rob Zombie's, "THE DEVILS REJECTS," Don Roos', "HAPPY ENDINGS" Universal's "AMERICAN PIE: BAND CAMP," Queen Latifah's "THE COOKOUT" " Paramount's "THE PRINCE & ME 1&2."

"I've sold over 1/2 million dollars worth of scripts, have had projects produced, and one of the key factors in accomplishing that has been getting great feedback on my work - before it goes out. Without Derek's help, and that of his team at Scriptwriter Central, many of my projects would not have gotten as far as they did. Bottom line, I believe in investing in my work - and Mr. Rydall and his staff are always my first choice!"
Allan Katz, CAA writer, "Diamonds," "El Mostro," "Senior Vasquez & the Holy Donut," "Desert Storm."

"Derek Rydall understands the heart and soul of screenwriting. He combines his experience as an actor, his craft as a writer, his knowledge of structure and his love of storytelling to make up a solid foundation for his skillful coaching. Probably the most powerful element of his teaching, however, is something more subtle and profound that all of these skills combined. Derek has an intuitive ability to locate the emotional essence of a story and to help illuminate the spiritual significance of the character's arc. Derek knows that if you find the heart and soul, the story will reveal itself."
Ed Munter. Award-Winning Composer, Writer, Producer

"Derek Rydall is one of the top creative people in this business. His insight on story and knowledge of structure consistently amazes me. Creative, conscious, and insightful, Derek is an attribute and a gift to any project he touches."
Matt Seigel, Producer, WideAwake Films, "Big Brother (Fox)," "Pop (New Regency)," "Life Coach (Fox)," "Soul Mates (Sony)," "Holiday Club (Fox)," "Destiny (New Regency)"

"The best teachers teach not from theory but from practice, and Derek Rydall is such a teacher. Listening to his comments, it was clear that he has put a great deal of time and study into his understanding of the art and craft of screenwriting, and he was absolutely genuine--and generous--in his desire to help me benefit from his years of experience as a writer, an actor and a human being. Most of all, Derek is passionate about writing, and wants others to be just as passionate about it. Writers at all levels will benefit significantly from Derek's specific, insightful--and I'll say it again--passionate instruction."
Johnny Cho, Writer, Marketer, Culver City, CA

"It doesn't take many words to express my joy of working with and knowing Derek Rydall. Derek has surely over the years helped to broaden my horizon and captured my visions and ideas on paper. His heart is as genuine as his talent,"
Jeff Etheridge, writer

"I've used Derek's consultation services several times over the years. He has an obvious knowledge of the craft, and his personal attention always exceeds my expectations. Unlike many consultants, Derek makes a sincere effort to connect with what I want to create instead of trying to steer me into a genre or style he personally prefers. And sure it's business, but I also consider Derek a friend."
Roscoe Plikerd, Screenwriter, Newark, Ohio.

"Derek Rydall's script doctoring was instrumental in taking our script NO TURNING BACK to the level where it could get produced. He was not only great in bringing focus to our story to make it more compelling, but also in developing dialogue that gave a clear and distinctive voice to each one of the main characters. I'm certain that without Derek's help NO TURNING BACK would have never ended up winning 21 international awards and getting worldwide distribution."
Jesus Nebot Filmmaker/actor

"Derek worked as a script consultant/script doctor on several projects. He did work in both the horror and comedy genres and I found he was equally adept at both. Derek has a canny ability to see the story not the genre. In my experience, I found Derek to be an extremely creative and gifted consultant. He has a great ability to bring the quality of the dialogue up several notches so that the characters become fully realized, unique and three dimensional. He was also able to cut to the core of the structure and find the real heart of the screenplay. For those who want their projects to get the attention of industry professionals Derek is the man to see. He got my scripts to the next level. "
Jim O'Hern, Writer, Lawyer, New York, NY

"Working with Derek is a synergistic experience tantamount to a fission reaction. We can generate more material than we have time to harness-the true mark of an explosively creative process. He has a keen ability to analyze material, whether on the page or pouring from your head, and an intuitive knack for asking the hard questions that lead to the right solutions. Whenever you need a little diagnosing, prescribing, or just plain scribing, I highly recommend getting a second opinion from this script doc."
Bill Lae, writer-director-producer: "SuperGuy: Behind the Cape" Mockumentary and TV series, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Outer Limits."

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

ScriptwriterCentral.com
Hollywood Studios
25852 McBean Parkway, Suite 133
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-3705
www.ScriptwriterCentral.com
derek@scriptwritercentral.com
(800) 218-7182
(661) 296-4991

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments.

I look forward to helping you achieve all your writing goals.

Stay inspired - and Keep Writing!

Derek Rydall
Founder, ScriptwriterCentral.com