Script Consultants: What They Are and How to Hire Yours

So you did a thing… and the result is a whole screenplay. This is kinda like a big deal for most new screenwriters who often ask “What Next?” and many come to the realization that working with a script consultant would support their goals of selling, producing or submitting their spec script as a writing sample to get staffed in a writer’s room. These are all goals a script consultant can help you attain.

A Script Consultant provides feedback and in-depth analysis on your screenplay. We work primarily with aspiring screenwriters who are seeking feedback on their work and production companies may hire script consultants to provide notes on a script as well.

If you are still in the midst of writing your script and want a bit of professional reassurance, some script consultants will review your first 10–15 pages for a low rate. The first tip of this post won’t apply in that case but the second two tips are still quite relevant for you.

To make the most of your engagement with any script consultant, there are three things I recommend you do. Rewrite your first draft, get clear on your goals and understand what to look for in a script consultant. I cover all three of these points for you and include a few handy checklists you can reference to get the best out of your investment.