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SCRIPTCOACH

The majority of executives in Hollywood believe that the number one mistake screenwriters make is to send their scripts out before they’re ready. Doing this can burn bridges in town, something you never want to do. To avoid this common pitfall, it’s essential that you get at least one professional, objective take on your project.

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.

SERVICES & FEES

SCRIPTCOACH SPECIAL - NOTES/QUERY LETTER/10 PITCHES = $289!

Thru Tuesday! When it comes to selling your script, there are three ESSENTIALS: 1) a good script, 2) an amazingly written query letter, and 3) access to Hollywood Pros. This special package was designed to provide you with all three! The ScriptCoach Special gives you a thorough script analysis, a query letter written by David, and 10 FREE PITCHES on www.VirtualPitchFest.com! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to put your project at the top of the stack. David’s script coaching is legendary, and his query letter skills have been widely heralded. The notes on your script will be comprehensive (7–10 pages) and will discuss how to improve all aspects of your screenplay including story/plot, character work, structure, dialogue, tone, and commerciality. You’ll be given specific suggestions for the next draft, and answers to what David calls "The ScriptCoach Seven." Additionally, you’ll be provided with a ScriptCoach Scorecard, which grades your script from top to bottom. This is a really terrific value for writers of all levels. Once you’ve purchased this package, please email your script to david@scriptcoach.com. To receive your 10 FREE PITCHES, simply subscribe for free on VPF, and they will be sent right away!

 

Turnaround time: 7 days

The Coverage & Pitch Package - $199!

This is an awesome package that provides you with what the studios call "coverage" and 3 FREE PITCHES on www.VirtualPitchFest.com! With this service, you will be provided with comments on how to improve the major aspects of work and it will be rated in terms of story, plot, dialogue, major characters, and commerciality. The Coverage & Pitch Package also includes a 1-2 page synopsis of your screenplay. Once you’ve purchased this package, please email your script to david@scriptcoach.com. To receive your 3 FREE PITCHES, simply subscribe for free on VPF or logon to your existing VPF account and they will be sent to you!

Turnaround time: 7 days

ScriptCoach Package - NOW includes 20 FREE PITCHES - $1299!

Includes 20 FREE PITCHES ON VPF! The ScriptCoach package has been designed to provide you support over the long haul, as you will receive David’s guidance from concept, or first draft, to final draft. Included with this package are a synopsis, a comprehensive analysis, and five (5) one-on-one phone consultations with David. The time frame is four months, a significantly longer commitment being offered by other consultants, and works exactly like a traditional writer-producer relationship. The first step is to show David your project. He will then give you comprehensive analysis and feedback. You, in turn, revise your project and resubmit as many times as is practical within your three month period, and David will discuss your project with you after each script submission so that it will continue to improve! By the end of the process, you’ll be able to send Hollywood your best work. Once you have purchased this package, please email David at david@scriptcoach.com. And then check your VPF account for your free 20 pitches!                                                                                                       

David’s VIP Mentoring Program NOW w/50 FREE PITCHES - $2499

INCLUDES 50 FREE PITCHES ON VPF! David designed the VIP mentoring program for writers who want year-long comprehensive and consistent support for their careers. With this program, David assists you in all aspects of your writing. The Mentoring Program lasts for one full year. During the 12 months you will work with David in person, over the phone, and via email to perfect as many as three of your scripts so that they are all ready for market by the end of the year! David will provide you with extensive notes on your scripts and take you through as many drafts as is necessary for each project you decide to work on together. During the year, David will also assist you with your verbal pitches as well as your query letters. With this mentoring program, David will also spend time helping you market your projects, and offer assistance and advise in finding a Producer, Manager, or Agent for your projects. This is a terrific opportunity to get hands-on comprehensive and consistent support from one of the best development people in Hollywood.

Comprehensive Script Analysis - $269

These are very comprehensive and detailed notes on how to improve all aspects of your script. With this service, David will provide you with very comprehensive and detailed notes (7–10 pages) on how to improve all aspects of your screenplay. Your script will be analyzed in depth and you will be given specific suggestions for the next draft. The report will also rate your script in terms of its premise, characters, story & plot, structure, dialogue, conflict, resolution, and box office appeal. This is a great value for writers of all levels. 

Once you have purchased this package, please email your script to david@scriptcoach.com.

 

 Turnaround time: 7 days

Synopsis & Coverage - $195

This is what the studios call basic “coverage.” Like studio coverage, you will be provided with brief comments on how to improve the major aspects of work and it will be rated in terms of story, plot, dialogue, major characters, and commerciality. This package also includes a 1-2 page synopsis of your screenplay. This has been a wonderful deal for many writers!

Once you have purchased this package, please email your scrip to david@scriptcoach.com.

Turnaround time: 7 days

Query Letter Service

$125 for scripts/$250 for books

Put your letter at the top of the stack! Once you have written something terific, you will then want someone important to read it! Producers and agents receive hundreds of queries each month. Signing up for this service allows David to read your screenplay or book, and then construct a query letter for you that will greatly increase your chances of having it read by the VIP’s!

Once you have purchased this package, please email your scrip to david@scriptcoach.com.

Turnaround time: 7 days

Script Editing & Formatting - $699

We will input your script into the Final Draft screenplay program and edit your work in terms of spelling and grammar. This will ensure that your script is up to current industry standards for formatting.

Once you have purchased this package, please email your script to david@scriptcoach.com.

Turnaround time: 10 days

Adapting Your Book Or Manuscript

$495 (for manuscripts 400 pages or less)/$575(for manuscripts over 400 pages)

If you have a published or non-published book, novel or manuscript that you think would make a great movie, ScriptCoach  can help! With this service, you will be provided with an extensive and comprehensive analysis on how best to proceed with adapting your book to the Big Screen. Look out John Grisham!

Once you have purchased this package, please email your scrip to david@scriptcoach.com.

Turnaround time: 10 days

The Pitch Package - $199

Once you have written a script you’re happy with, it will be important to be able to sell it with confidence verbally to the Hollywood Elite. David can help. With this package, David will assist you in perfecting your in-person pitch so that you will be ready for Hollywood and the pitch festivals you attend! David will work with you over the telephone (he pays for the calls!) in three, 30 minute sessions, spaced out within a month’s time! This is a great service to take advantage of, as nothing beats practicing with a Pro!

TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you, David, for the excellent analysis. Inspired to rewrite. Can’t tell you how grateful I am…"
Penelope Swan, Writer

"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")

"Thanks, again, David - the right words, in the right order - it’s sublime, isn’t it? Thanks for helping to get me there so beautifully. Glad I found ya."
Jude Roth, Writer

"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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