Script Writing

Starting at $799

Product Summary: Are you an author with a book that you’d like to see brought to life on the screen? Our script writing service can help you transform your book or manuscript into a captivating studio coverage or screenplay that studio executives and producers will love.

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Our team of experienced screenwriters will adapt your story for the visual medium of film, carefully crafting a screenplay or synopsis that captures the heart and soul of your book. We work closely with you to ensure that your story’s characters, plot, and themes are translated seamlessly into the final work.

Whether you’re a first-time author or an established writer, we can help you breathe new life into your book with our script writing service. And with the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon, the opportunities for films have never been greater.

At the end of our process, you will receive your final screenplay or short coverage in a Microsoft Word doc.

To start writing your script or studio coverage, we will need:

Completed questionnaire
Final manuscript in Microsoft Word

After your purchase, we will send you an email with information on sending us the above.

Studio Coverage

Getting Started items sent to Collins Publishing House.
After we read your book, we will develop our synopsis.
During a phone call, we will present our synopsis and you can give your 1 round of feedback.
We will make any changes and send the final studio coverage to you.*

Short Screenplay

Getting Started items sent to Collins Publishing House.
After we read your book, we will develop our concept.
In the concept phone call, we will present our concept to you for your 1 round of feedback.
We will finalize the concept, write the script, and send it to you.
In the script phone call, we will discuss the script and you can give 1 round of feedback.
We will make any changes and send the final short screenplay to you.*

Feature-length Screenplay

Getting Started items sent to Collins Publishing House.
After we read your book, we will develop our concept.
In the concept phone call, we will present our concept to you for your feedback.
We will finalize the concept, write the script, and send it to you.
In the outline phone call, we will discuss the outline, and you can give 1 round of feedback.
We will finalize the outline, write the script, and send it to you.
In the script phone call, we will discuss the script, and you can give 1 round of feedback.
We will make any changes and send the final feature-length screenplay to you.*

*If we do not receive any feedback, we will consider the project complete after 5 business days.

Studio Coverage

Once we have your Getting Started items, developing your studio coverage will take approximately 1 month. As with all our processes, our timeline depends on the author’s availability for feedback.

Short Screenplay

Once we have your Getting Started items, developing your short screenplay will take approximately 2-3 months (depending on your manuscript’s length). As with all our processes, our timeline depends on the author’s availability for feedback.

Feature-length Screenplay

Once we have your Getting Started items, developing your feature-length screenplay will take approximately 4-5 months (depending on your manuscript’s length). As with all our processes, our timeline depends on the author’s availability for feedback.

Do you exclusively work with published authors?

No, we welcome all authors – whether you have a raw, unedited manuscript or have already been published. Our services are designed to help writers at any stage of their writing journey achieve their goals and bring their stories to life.

Why should I hire a screenwriter?

Authors may choose to hire a screenwriter to adapt their book for several reasons:
Expertise: Screenwriters have a specialized skillset that involves adapting stories for the visual medium of film or television. They understand the nuances of pacing, structure, character development, and dialogue that are unique to screenwriting and can help ensure that the story is adapted in a compelling and engaging way for a visual audience.
Time and Resources: Adapting a book into a screenplay is a time-consuming process requiring much research, planning, and writing. Many authors may not have the time or resources to devote to this process, particularly if they are also working on other writing projects or promoting their books. Hiring a screenwriter can free up time and energy for other important tasks.
Objectivity: Authors may be too close to their work to make objective decisions about adapting it for the screen. A screenwriter can bring a fresh perspective to the story, helping to identify which elements of the book will translate well to the screen and which may need to be reimagined or cut.
Collaboration: Working with a screenwriter can be a collaborative process that allows the author to bring their creative vision to life in a new way. By partnering with a screenwriter, authors can bounce ideas off another creative professional and build on each other’s strengths to create a compelling screenplay.
Hiring a screenwriter can be a valuable investment for authors who want to adapt their books into screenplays. By bringing in an expert with specialized knowledge and skills, authors can ensure that their story is adapted in a way that is engaging, visually compelling, and true to the spirit of the original book.

What is studio coverage?

Studio coverage is a synopsis of a screenplay written by a script reader or analyst for a film studio or production company. It usually includes a summary of the story, followed by an assessment of the characters, plot, dialogue, pacing, and other script elements. The report may also include suggestions for revisions or improvements to enhance the script’s chances of being greenlit for production.
Studio coverage is an integral part of the development process for film and television projects. It helps executives and producers decide which scripts to invest in and bring to the screen.

What is the difference between a short and feature-length screenplay?

The main difference between a short and feature-length screenplay is their length and scope.
A short screenplay is typically around 15 pages long and focuses on telling a concise, self-contained story. Short films are often used to showcase a filmmaker’s skills and creativity, and they can cover a wide range of genres and styles.
In contrast, a feature-length screenplay is typically around 90 pages long and tells a more complex and nuanced story that develops over a longer period of time. As a result, feature films have more room to explore characters, themes, and subplots, and they often require a larger budget and more resources to produce.
While short and feature-length screenplays require strong storytelling skills and a solid grasp of cinematic language, they differ in scope and the amount of time and detail they can devote to their narratives.

Will I maintain full ownership of the work produced by your company?

Absolutely! We will collaborate with you to bring your project to life, and you can rest assured that the rights and copyright to your book and script will remain entirely yours.

Do I need to obtain a copyright for my screenplay?

Yes, you will need to copyright your script to ensure you remain the sole owner. Our team will be happy to assist you with it.