My Plug For ScriptGal (Amanda)

[ScriptGal]

Wow, thanks everyone. I've been reading some really strong scripts so far this year - which is always exciting. One included what may be my favorite rom-com "meet cute" scene ever. It's fun to be surprised after all these years

FYI I'm taking currently taking appointments for the second week in February.

Cheers.

Amanda

[Orchard]

ScriptGal is one of a kind! My script was sort of there, but with her advice and suggestions it has become stronger and better. If you need fresh eyes go to her!

[mistyritters]

Double plug.

I sent Amanda a script recently and she had a few really good insights.

I'll also say that there's a way to run a business with integrity--and she does that as well.

[Jackie Treehorn]

I'll echo all of the positive feedback Amanda is receiving on this thread as well as recommend sending her your first draft and getting the Development Notes early in the process.

I haven't written screenplays since film school 13 years ago (because I've been focusing on horrible short stories and the first four pages of nine novels) and wanted a reality check as soon as possible into the process of my first script in a while. I didn't want to find myself in a couple months polishing a 4th draft with six fatal flaws. I also tend to obsess (to a fault) over not being cliche in early drafts, so comments like this . . .

"The script seems almost determined to defy narrative conventions and includes many choices that seem frankly odd and counterintuitive. It feels as though the writer has on several occasions deliberately chosen the “road less taken,” and while surprising the reader/viewer is of course essential, certain choices in the current script veer so far from convention they actually undercut and diminish the overall effort. The script does seem to find its trajectory in the third act – which is satisfying dramatically and delivers all the right plot and emotional payoffs – but so much prior to this point feels so off-the-mark that I’m not sure this late-breaking strength is enough."

. . . are exactly what I need to check myself before I wreck myself. And they are followed with specific examples. So, yeah, I'm glad I heard this from a pro early on, and as I'm in the process of figuring out this story.

I know there's been lots of positive feedback on this thread from people who were given more praise than I was and maybe got a nice referral towards a rep or whatever (and that's great), but if you're someone who is comfortable with clear, tough, and thoughtful feedback that will force you to rethink a sh*t ton of your decisions, I would highly recommend getting Amanda involved early in your process and not worry about using her simply for validation. She can be way more helpful than that if you let her.

PS. Long time lurker, but this is my first post. Is it a savvy move to quote negative feedback about yourself on these boards? (Other than asking for a BL 2.0 refund, obviously, which we know comes off really well.)

[entlassen]

Amanda reviewed two of my scripts and I was very impressed with the comments she gave. It wasn't just, "this was good, this wasn't, blah blah blah," she actually gave suggestions for improving structure and making certain elements gel better. If you're unsure about your script or just want it reviewed, definitely consider sending it to her.

[ScriptGal]

Hi All -

Just wanted to let everyone know I'm on vacation the last two weeks of June. I have a few slots left before then, so if you're interested, please reserve now. Otherwise, I'll be starting up again in July.

Happy Summer!

Amanda