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  • 2 PAGE COVERAGE
    ALL SCRIPTS
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  • $85.00
  • REPORT LENGTH

    2 Pages
  • TURNAROUND

    2-5 Days
  • INCLUDES

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    The analysis will look at:
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    Premise
    Structure
    Character
    Dialogue
    Pace
    Marketability
    Conclusion


    An Industry Scorecard will be included.








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  • 5 PAGE COVERAGE
    ALL SCRIPTS
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  • $135.00
  • REPORT LENGTH

    5 Pages
  • TURNAROUND

    2-5 Days
  • INCLUDES

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    Detailed Synopsis

    Constructive notes focusing on:
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    Premise
    Structure
    Character
    Dialogue
    Pace
    Marketability
    Conclusion

    This will give the writer an overview of their screenplay and the key points that need to be improved.

    An Industry Scorecard will be included.





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  • 10 PAGE DEVELOPMENT COVERAGE
    ALL SCRIPTS
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  • $200.00
  • REPORT LENGTH

    10 Pages
  • TURNAROUND

    2-5 Days
  • INCLUDES

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    Detailed Synopsis

    A comprehensive critique of your script. The analysis will look at:
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    Premise
    Structure
    Character
    Dialogue
    Pace
    Visuals
    Believability
    Marketability
    Conclusion

    ALL IN GREATER DEPTH

    Where and how the screenplay can be improved will be detailed throughout. References to similar films that might help the writer will be noted.

    An Industry Scorecard will be included.
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  • PROOFREADING

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  • $120.00
  • TURNAROUND

    2-5 Days

  • INCLUDES

    Noting and Correcting:

    Spelling

    Punctuation

    Grammar

    Formatting























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· Our prices are based on scripts up to 120 pages. Because of the extra time it takes to review longer scripts, we charge an additional $1 per page on scripts over 120 Pages. 

Slide DO I NEED COVERAGE? PERSPECTIVE AT TIMES WRITERS CAN GET TOO CLOSE TO THEIR MATERIAL. BY HIRING ONE OF OUR READERS YOU WILL RECEIVE A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF WHAT IS AND ISN'T WORKING WITH EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR SCREENPLAY.

SEEING YOUR STORY WITH FRESH EYES WILL HELP YOU TELL THE BEST STORY POSSIBLE.




OUR READERS OUR SCRIPT READERS ARE EXPERIENCED CONSULTANTS WITH MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE UNDER THEIR BELTS.

THEY HAVE READ FOR THE LIKES OF: UNIVERSAL, LIONSGATE, WORKING TITLE, BBC AND OTHERS. YOUR SCRIPT WILL ALSO BE ASSIGNED TO A READER WHO IS A FAN OF YOUR CHOSEN GENRE. CHECK OUT OUR READERS INDUSTRY EXPOSURE ALONG WITH OUR CONTESTS, OUR COVERAGE SERVICE WORKS AS ANOTHER OUTLET TO DISTINGUISH GREAT PROJECTS AND GET THEM INTO THE HANDS OF OUR INDUSTRY ROSTER.

IF WE LOVE YOUR WORK WE MAY GET IN TOUCH REGARDING SENDING IT OUT TO OUR ROSTER.

“The superb screenplay coverage I got from Shore Scripts was invaluable during the rewriting process and a key factor in getting my screenplay optioned by a EMMY Winning filmmaker. The attention to detail was excellent and picked up on the smallest of points, which showed the time and care that had clearly gone into the analysis. Having the coverage broken down into separate components, such as structure, character and dialogue, really helped highlight the areas of the script that needed attention. The report was my trusted guide during the rewrite process. My reward was a much tighter, more efficient script. Thank you so much!” JONNY KING. See more of our Success Stories. 

I received a 4-5 page analysis of my full length screenplay and I would fully recommend the service. The Shore Scripts team provided a thoughtful and consistently clear analysis of my script. They recognized the anomalies and unanswered questions within the script and they identified how to make my story more structured, my characters clearer and my ending more satisfying. As a writer, I put my heart and soul into my work and it’s sometimes difficult to hand something over for critical appraisal but I found their advice to be respectful and encouraging. Most importantly, their knowledge of the industry combined with their enthusiasm for scriptwriting gave me with a deeper understanding of how to appeal to a commercial market without undermining the story I wanted to tell. 

Karen Murphy

Last year I gave Shore Scripts a try. I submitted a screenplay, paid a modest fee for standard coverage, and received six pages of invaluable feedback: Detailed analysis of what I wrote, not the reader’s projected issues. Story, structure, characters, dialogue, pacing. What works, what doesn’t, and why. Along with suggestions for improvement and what distinguishes the writer’s voice.

Now instead of forcing myself to write a script every year or two, I write at some point every day. The entire process is joyful. I look forward to the feedback as much as I do the next day of writing. Though I have a full-time job and other responsibilities that claim my time, I’ve written three scripts over the past year with the assistance of Shore Scripts’ coverage and grown tremendously as a writer.

Regardless of the competition results, or whether something of mine sells, which no service can guarantee, I know where I can go for what every writer needs: excellent analysis of their work. So, I will keep writing, and keep coming back to Shore Scripts for coverage.

Michael Mack

The script analysis was very helpful mainly by enhancing my self-confidence in writing! The reviewer offered constructive criticism that enabled me to get back into fine tuning the script.

Martine Allard

Shore Scripts’ feedback is honest and hugely beneficial. The constructive criticism is there to truly help give you a better insight into the potential of your script. One can clearly see the time and effort that went into the detailed analysis. The fee for the service is extremely reasonable. Highly recommended!

Aly Lalji

One of the toughest aspects of rewriting is differentiating between what is and isn’t working. The feedback from the analysis clearly identified both and considered all angles of the script including the artistic, the technical, and the practical. The tone was also extremely encouraging – it really felt like they wanted me to create the tightest, most polished story possible.

Deborah Heslop

The comments provided were extremely invaluable to me and will really help when approaching the next draft. 

Sam Uhlemann

Thank you so much for such a detailed and comprehensive feedback!   It really helps with my ongoing editing and script development.   Will take all your wonderful suggestions into consideration.

Oksana Cobb

The feedback I received through the analysis was very constructive and the insight from professionals really inspired me to continue my pursuit of scriptwriting.

Jesse Harp

When writers are ready to receive feedback on a screenplay, they often rely on friends or people within their microcosm to give them feedback. 

To have an anonymous reader objectively go through a script and point out the good, the bad, and the ugly, is invaluable. As a professional screenwriter, I have received many sets of coverage – but the one from Shore was especially helpful and thoughtfully written. The reader’s understanding of storytelling- broken down into structure, character etc. – was very impressive. I highly recommend using their services.

Hugo Venning

Based on what I read online, I entered my current script in the Shore Scripts contest. I paid the extra few bucks for an analysis. Surprisingly, the analysis came within a week. It’s almost 5 pages and is all about my script (no boilerplate text). It’s clear to me that the reviewer put significant time and energy into this critique, and the personal style of the writing leads me to think he/she is being genuine. 

But the most valuable parts of any critique are the suggestions for improvement. The reviewer made 6 specific recommendations which seem spot-on. I will probably do exactly as suggested. 

So far, I recommend this contest, even if I don’t advance very far.

John Van Roekel

SUBMIT FOR COVERAGE

If you’d prefer to submit via Paypal, please email us at contact@shorescripts.com

FAQ’s

1) What is Script Coverage?

Script Coverage is a reader’s thorough analysis of a writer’s work. Coverage started out in Studios where readers were employed to read countless scripts so that the producers didn’t have to! These reports were purely for internal use, with the reader marking a script with a Pass, Recommend or Consider at the end. Scripts that were marked Recommend would get passed up the food chain. The writer would never be privy to these comments. 

Our coverage service is different. Our sole intention is to help a writer create a better draft of their work. To get it to a point where it’s ready to be sent out to people in the industry. We are completely honest over what we feel does and doesn’t work, giving clear reasons for our opinions. When analyzing a screenplay, our readers focus and write about the Premise, Structure, Character, Dialogue, Pace, Visuals, Believability, Marketability and provide a Conclusion. We make suggestions throughout the coverage as to how the writer can improve their story. 

We offer different types of feedback, so it’s worth checking out which is best for you. 

2) What Coverage services do you offer?

We offer:

2-Page Script Coverage – 2 pages of notes that focus on: Premise, Structure, Character, Dialogue, Pace, Marketability, and a Conclusion. It will give you a clear overview of your short screenplay. It also includes an industry scorecard. 

5-Page Script Coverage – 5 pages of constructive notes that focus on: Premise, Structure, Character, Dialogue, Pace, Marketability, and a Conclusion. This also includes a detailed Synopsis and industry scorecard. It will give you a clear overview of your screenplay coverage. 

10-Page Script Development – 10 pages of feedback covering all aspects of your screenplay, including: Premise, Structure, Character, Dialogue, Pace, Visuals, Believability, Marketability, and a Conclusion. It also includes a detailed Synopsis and industry scorecard. Great for a comprehensive critique of your screenplay coverage.  

Proofreading – Script readers always pick up on spelling, punctuation, grammar, and formatting mistakes, so it’s essential that your script is polished before sending it out into the industry. We will go through your screenplay and mark up all errors. 

3) Why do I need Coverage?

It’s hard to step back and look at your own work objectively when you’ve been so close to it for so long, but feedback is essential. Coverage offers up an objective look at your script by someone who not only knows story inside and out, but also the industry. If you send your script to a studio, agent, or producer, and if your screenplay actually gets read, you’ll never be privy to the notes that were written by the reader, meaning you’ll never get the chance to address the issues raised in their report. With coverage, you can, helping you to make your script industry ready. 

4) What type of script can I submit?

We accept short scripts, proof of concepts, TV Pilots (all lengths), and Feature screenplays. 
We do not accept Treatments, Series Bibles or Novels. 

5) Am I getting value for money?

Having constructive honest feedback is crucial in order to get your screenplay to a point where it’s ready to be sent out into the world. Our readers have read for some of the top production companies in the world. We deliver comprehensive notes that cover all aspects of your screenplay. We strongly believe that we offer the best coverage service out there. Feel free to contact us with any questions. 

6) What’s your turnaround time?

You will receive your coverage within 2-5 days. Please email us if you need a 24 Hour Turnaround. 

7) Do you own any rights over any submitted script?

No. We don’t ever hold any rights over your work. 

8) Can I see samples of your coverage?

Absolutely. Please click the links below. 

2 PAGE SHORT SCRIPT COVERAGE

5 PAGE COVERAGE

10 PAGE COVERAGE 

9) Do you accept scripts from around the world?

Absolutely. We have worked with writers from all over the world. 
However, all scripts must be written in English. 

10) Who are Shore Scripts?

Shore Scripts was set up to help emerging screenwriters break into the industry. 

Check out our About Us and Team pages. 

11) How qualified are your readers?

Our readers have read for some of the successful production companies in the world. They include Universal, Working Title, Lionsgate, Vertigo Films, BBC, Anchor Bay Ent, Creative Europe Media, The Fyzz, Austin Film Festival, Wildgaze, Goldfinch, and others.   

12) What if the reader isn’t interested in the type of stories I tell?

You are able to specify a Genre in the submission form. This is to help us assign your script to a reader who is a fan of the type of story you are telling.
If you have used one of our readers before, and would like them to read your work again, you can do so in the submission form. 

13) What if I strongly disagree with the readers comments?

As we know, reviewing creative work is always subjective, so there may be some points which you don’t completely agree with. However, if you have serious concerns about your coverage, please contact us with the details and we’ll get back to you asap. 

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM YOUR COVERAGE SERVICE?

We offer three types of screenplay coverage depending on your needs: 2 Page Coverage, 5 Page Coverage, 10 Page Coverage & we also have a Proofreading Service. Details on each can be seen above. 

Our professional script coverage readers will give you an unbiased critique; tell you what’s working, what isn’t, and more importantly why. Our script coverage reports break down your screenplay into various categories, such as premise, character, dialogue, structure, pace, market potential and more depending on the depth of the coverage. This is a great way to identify problem areas. For example, you may have a brilliantly engaging protagonist, but aren’t upping the stakes enough.

If you’re an avid book reader, it’s likely that you’ve come across a self-published work by a new author and was able to immediately tell that they hadn’t used an editor or beta-tested their book with trusted readers. Just as authors use editors to help turn a good book into a great one, screenwriters use readers to do the same.

Similar to authors, it’s hard to step back and look at your own work objectively, especially when you’ve been so close to it for a long time, but as you’re effectively writing your screenplay in the hopes that it gets read, so getting feedback is essential.

Coverage offers up an impartial look at your script by someone who not only knows story inside and out, they know the industry. If you send your script to a studio, agent, or producer, and your screenplay gets read, you’ll never be privy to the notes that were written by the reader, meaning you’ll never get the chance to address the issues raised in their report. With screenplay coverage, you can, meaning it’s a great tool to help make your script industry ready.

Our ultimate goal is, and always has been, is to help emerging writers break into the industry, and that’s exactly what our dedicated team of readers and consultants do. We have many years of experience behind us, and can deliver detailed and comprehensive script coverage at extremely reasonable rates.

All our readers take part in judging scripts for our annual Feature, TV Pilot, Short Film Fund & Podcast contests, and our growing alumni of Success Stories shows that we’ve got a great eye for talent. If one of our readers decides to champion your script and recommend it via coverage, it gets assessed by our internal team and with your permission, we’re able to send the script out to relevant members on our roster of Industry Professionals and Directors, meaning there’s also a great opportunity to gain exposure as well as gain helpful additional feedback and at no extra cost to the writer!

Want more? We have examples of our coverage reports. Click on the links to view our 2 Page script coverage, our 5 Page coverage and our 10 Page Development screenplay coverage. Writers can request a specific reader if they want to continue a working relationship. Check out our reader bios here. 

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