$5 Script Notes

[Hendrix99]

Hey guys,

I have no connection to this script analyst other than being a satisfied customer.

Not sure how many of you have used fiverr, but there's currently a script analyst on there offering notes for $5.

http://fiverr.com/trapperab/read-your-screenplay

What you'll get for $5:

- General insights/comments from an experienced writer/analyst.
- A page by page review of what "struck" the reader. (approx. 3 pages)
- Quality, Straight to the point, actionable notes.
- A low-cost alternative to other services.
- Super fast turnaround (currently at 1-3 days)

What you won't get:

- A full coverage
- Synopsis
- Grading system, etc.

Most beneficial to those of you who simply want a fresh set of eyes on their work.

Cheers,

HB

[Paul Striver]

Originally Posted by Hendrix99

Not sure how many of you have used fiverr, but there's currently a script analyst on there offering notes for $5.

Bizarre... is this guy mentally ill? Even if he's living in Uganda that's a piss-poor rate.

I am tempted to give it a try, just to see what kind of hijinks ensue.

[EJ Pennypacker]

Yes. Seems very odd, if not way too generous. and you know what they say: When something seems too good...

That said, Paul if you're willing to gamble on $5, then please do report back in. lol.

EJ

[Paul Striver]

Originally Posted by EJ Pennypacker

Yes. Seems very odd, if not way too generous. and you know what they say: When something seems too good...

That said, Paul if you're willing to gamble on $5, then please do report back in. lol.

I gave it a whirl. It's completely worth $5. He gave me some pretty decent notes, demonstrating he read the whole script, with a turnaround time of 3-4 hours. It seems ridiculous, but he's legit and perhaps he has some mad master plan that makes this worth his while.

[EJ Pennypacker]

Maybe for testimonials? Thanks for checking back in Paul.

Anyone else giving this a spin?

EJ

[LIMAMA]

It says on the site "gig paused"...guess he was inundated with five dollar reads.

[UglyShirts]

Originally Posted by LIMAMA

It says on the site "gig paused"...guess he was inundated with five dollar reads.

I didn't see where it said that...?

In any case, I'm going to jump on this if it's still available.

[Buzz2074]

Originally Posted by EJ Pennypacker

Yes. Seems very odd, if not way too generous. and you know what they say: When something seems too good...

Who the hell can afford to live on $1.00 an hour? Nobody within 200 miles of the Paramount lot. Unless this is a loss leader to build a client base it makes no sense.

[VanceVanCleaf]

Originally Posted by Paul Striver

Bizarre... is this guy mentally ill? Even if he's living in Uganda that's a piss-poor rate.

Either a very rich guy doing good Samaritan or... well... I don't know what to think about. I'd rather stay away

[Kwinnky]

Okay, so I tried on of these services (not the one Hendrix linked to) as a "what the hell" sort of thing. I received a bunch of notes as messages and at first, they pointed out problems I missed, and I got a PDF with notes on it. I gave good feedback on the amount of work done alone.

But then I actually read the notes. Again, some of it was pointing out problems, but some of it showed a lack of understanding for the characters. He wasn't really giving me notes on how to better accomplish what I wanted to accomplish, but his alternative story.

All in all, a lot of the problems pointed out was a big help, but the suggestions on where to take the story and characters, notsomuch.