Enter ScriptCoach, a script consulting firm headed by development expert David Kohner Zuckerman. There are many script doctors out there, but what makes David unique is that he’s actually a working Hollywood Producer. He just wrapped "The Fourth Noble Truth" starring Harry Hamlin and his other credits include "Strictly Sexual," "All I Want for Christmas," "Caught in the Act" and "Chump Change." David also spent several years heading Development for Silver Lion Films ("Man on Fire," "Crocodile Dundee in L.A."), is an optioned screenwriter,  a published author, and a licensed psychotherapist to boot.

David offers notes as well as more comprehensive services for writers. He has extensive experience coaching novice screenwriters and seasoned pros. Knowing how important it is for writers to make Hollywood connections, David also heads www.VirtualPitchFest.com. ScriptCoach supports writers in perfecting their scripts, while VPF enables writers to pitch their projects to Hollywood VIP’s on-line with the assurance of a guaranteed response. So, if you’re serious about your screenwriting career, you’ve come to the right place. David’s notes and coaching will help make your screenplay the best that it can be.

"I wanted to let you know 3 months ago my Agent sent Donners’ Film Company a Query letter with my pitch for my crime thriller, "Twisted Agendas." And, we got the call Wednesday! It looks like they are interested in buying the spec script! I wanted to thank you for your script coverage and the coaching you did for me. It really made a difference in the storyline, etc…"
Linda Larson, Writer

"Dave, thanks for these very helpful and right on the money comments."
Jay Lombard, Writer

"Thanks so much. This makes all of the difference. Your talents are many — in addition to everything else, you have a knack for this."
Stacey Collins, Writer

"Thank you, David, for your insights and suggestions!"
Sean Foy, Writer

"You are a genius!  We loved the ScriptCoach Special.  Unbelievable turnaround time—with the objective, in-depth analysis we were looking for. Thank you!"
George Sanders, Writer

"David Kohner Zuckerman is like an expert mechanic. When the engine of my script is making a clunky noise that I can’t identify, he finds the problem and helps me fix it."
Stevie Long, Writer ("Starsky & Hutch")

"Thank you for the tweak on my query. Right (write) on, man!…A couple less words in the logline and it’s golden. Thanks for liking it; your praise is like getting an ‘A’ from the professor…"
Matthew Schliesman, Writer

"Thank you for awesome, very clear and thoughtful notes… When the student is ready the teacher appears…and here you are."
Richard Oshen, Writer

"WOW! Great notes…Your story ideas, plot twists, character mods and overall tone ideas are inspirational to me…"
Jeff Gallea, Writer

"…I have used twelve Analysts in the past from ‘voted no.1 in the US’ too Script Pimp… and I have to say your approach is astounding and you know exactly what we want and where we hope to be from A-Z. I can say for sure that we will be working closely together until this script is on celluloid…finally an analyst who possesses manners and respect his mother would be proud of…"
Anthony Furlong, Writer

"David…I will have to admit you have helped me more than words can describe and I thank you for that…"
Andrew Blake, Writer

"Last night I read my original draft. Then I read what we have worked on. WOW! Even if this thing never sells, this has been the best investment to at least take my writing to a new level. I’m enjoying writing more than ever."
Jeff Qualle, Writer

"…I wish I had gone to you four months ago. I think you now understand why I couldn’t just use any L.A. script analyst for this screenplay."
David Weinberg, Writer

"…I just felt I had to write to you, and tell you thanks from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and my script. I really believe with your expertise, and my whole hearted feeling and determination, we can make this a real thing."
Barbara Fisher, Writer

"David Zuckerman grabs a’hold of a screenplay like a wolverine and won’t let go until it’s produced. That’s why it would be to your advantage to grab a’hold of David Zuckerman."
Billy Field, Writer ("Caught in the Act")

"David, I can’t thank you enough for providing me both with the opportunity to hear your perspective on my story and for the notes you provided. They are invaluable… I feel I’m now armed with what I need for re-writes and pitching. Your service has in all ways been excellent. It makes submitting my script to a reader like going into a test already knowing the questions — and answers!"
Kathleen Cromie, Writer

"Thank you very much for the wonderfully inspiring notes on my script ‘Trash,’ and for your kind comments…It really is a blessing to have a sounding board in the writer’s journey."
Desiree Lim, Writer

"Thank you so much for your insightful comments! I really appreciate you help. I will read it more carefully over the next few days, let it sink in, and then, believe me, I will do the work! Thanks again so much."
Deb Stenard, Writer

"Wow, that was quick and superb. Thank you!"
Dean Wells, Writer

"Thanks for the very thoughtful notes! You raise several compelling points and I will be diving right into a rewrite to address them…"
Guy Winch, Writer

“Thank you for your assistance.  I appreciate all of your input, as well as the fast turnaround time.  I have had time to digest the notes and feel ready to begin another draft with some of your great suggestions.  Again I thank you very much and look forward to possibly working with you again.”
Christopher Bernard, Writer

"Your feedback was fantastic…"
Michael Kuzenka, Writer

"Thank you so much for your prompt response (as promised), and especially your most insightful comments. f you were a carpenter, I would say you hit the nail right on the head."
Stuart DiMartini, Writer

"Thanks so much for the prompt attention and for your thoughtful coverage. This will be extremely helpful for the next draft."
Janet Zibell, Writer

"Your script coverage report was wonderful and I am working on incorporating all of your suggestions. Your comments made me feel far more confident in my writing skills." 
Jerry Holmes, Writer

"Thank you, your notes were a great help!" 
Adam Weissman, Writer

"What struck me the most about your presentation last Fall was your ‘bedside manner.’ A lot of presenters seemed to have the expertise, but you had that extra ‘I’ll treat your baby with TLC and your with respect’ manner–a nice touch in cold, hard Hollywood." 
Randy Crew, Writer

"Thank you for the critique. Two observations. One, you really know this business. Two, you don’t charge enough for this service. I am in the process of making all of the suggested changes…All of the suggestions are dead-on." 
Bob Huffman, Writer

"I found your appraisal to be very helpful, logical and comprehensive…Thanks again for spending the time to point me in the right direction." 
Graham Bottomley, Writer

"…I greatly appreciate your comments. I believe you were right on with the shortcomings and I believe I can make the script significantly better thanks to your input. Thanks very much for your help." 
Michael D’Ambrosio, Writer

"Wow! Thanks, David! That was fast…I, like most writers, hate trying to write a synopsis for something I’ve written and very much appreciate having someone else do it for me. So thanks for taking one headache away!" 
Jeremy Bell, Writer 

"Thanks so much for your very constructive notes…I found your comments absolutely on target…" 
Kenny Mann, Writer

"I just had to take a moment to thank you and your staff for the feedback given on ‘Blazer Boy’…Those suggestions were awesome and have really given it new flavor. I’m not sure when the next draft will be ready because I’m taking it day by day. But when it is, hopefully this isn’t a onceshot deal because I’d like to come back again."  
Michael Buchanan, Writer

"Thank you so much for the insightful and detailed notes, along with the quick turn-around in which you sent them. Wow, that was quick! Your critique was very helpful (and painless)…"
William Keaton, Writer

"Many thanks for your very useful notes. For being positive and for clearly highlighting the weaknesses. Warning: I’ll be back!"
Michael Faunce-Brown, Writer

"…I will definitely be back for more of your script coach services. I haven’t found anyone else who is as good at this as you are. I have a couple of instructors/script coaches that are great, but I must say…you are the best!"
Linda Larson , Writer

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