Services and Prices

While my website is being designed, this blog post will have to suffice for information on the cost of my services.

All of my services come with a money back guarantee. If you think my notes are rubbish and unhelpful then I will give you your money back. I’m a strong believer of “you get what you pay for.”

Turnaround for feedback is typically 3-6 weeks. Rush jobs are negotiable if you have a deadline to meet, with an additional fee of $100.

The Basics

1. Basic Coverage – Basic script coverage including a brief synopsis and an overview of what works and what doesn’t work.

My Basic Coverage differs from studio coverage in the sense that I include the key plot points and their page numbers to give you a quick idea of how your story plays out.

I also leave out the typical “grade” seen on most coverage sheets. This is feedback, designed to help you submit a screenplay with the highest marks.

Basic Coverage: $50

2. Basic Analysis – Includes coverage and a 5-10 page basic analysis. I take the overview from my coverage and get a bit more specific to help work out the major kinks in the script.

Basic Analysis: $150

3. In-Depth Analysis – Includes a coverage sheet and a 15-20 page in-depth analysis of the script with page-by page notes. No word is left unturned. Includes a 30 minute phone consult.

See “The Nitty Gritty” for specifics on what my In-Depth entails.

In-Depth Analysis: $400

The Nitty-Gritty

These are more specific notes that really transform the script! A brutal and beautiful experience. Not for the faint of heart.

1. Character Breakdown – I take each character and break them down, examining their arcs, goals, and contributions to the overall story. I point out the strengths, flaws, similarities, and originalities of each character then help construct positive ways to maximize their potential.

2. The Stakes – My specialty! I help you squeeze out the highest, heart-stopping stakes possible, regardless of genre. I challenge you, the writer, along with your characters to make the hardest choices possible on every single page. The result well may be a disclaimer on your script saying no sissies will be able to read it.

3. Theme – Express it without saying it. I point out the recurrent themes in your script –the ones you may want to be expressing, and the ones you actually are expressing, how they work and don’t work, and suggestions on how to weave them into your script without detracting from the story.

4. Story – Not to be confused with plot, my notes on your Story will examine the rules and details of your world. How they work, don’t work, and ways to better incorporate them to the max. Understanding the ins and outs of your story will tighten and smarten your script in ways like no other.

5. Plot – I will expound on the basic structural breakdown done in the Basic Coverage, explaining the set-ups, pay-offs, and distractions of your script.

Polishes –Add-on services or stand-alone; any of these exercises will help chisel your screenplay into the sculpture you want.

1. Structure Breakdown – A beat outline of the major plot points of the story. Breaks the script down to its barest, disregarding character and dialogue. Helps identify plot holes and strengths, set-ups and pay-offs, as well as helps you establish theme, motif and the overall message of the script.

Hint: This is great prep for a treatment, pitch, or even just a big rewrite! It saves a lot of time! $100

2. Directing – Learn how to utilize camera angles, lighting, and emotional asides without directing the camera or the actors. $50

3. Copy Edit – Focuses on typos, indents, and proper screenplay format only. $150

4. Treatment – A 10-20 page detailed synopsis of your story polished and ready to submit to agents, buyers, producers and directors. $250

5. Log Line/Pitch – I’ll help you write your log line and pitch so you can confidently hook potential readers. $50

Ghost Writing

If you are so inclined, I can rewrite your script for you, turning our one-on-ones on their heads and getting your feedback as the rewrite goes.

Fees and co-credits are negotiable, pending on the type of rewrite it is.

1. Format Rewrite – We leave the script the way it is with regards to structure and dialogue. I rewrite it so it has the correct screenwriting format –sluglines, proper description, dialogue, indentation, sound effects, etc. $400

2. The Co-Write – I take into consideration my own feedback, and rewrite the script according to the changes I suggest and that you want. This requires more of a team effort. $1000

Continuing Motivation

I offer complimentary follow-up emails to encourage your rewrite.

6. Phone Consultations – from thirty minutes to one hour of one-on-one feedback. $50/hour

7. Email Correspondence –In addition to, or instead of phone consultations. Includes research tips and advice on activities and exercises that will help unlock your inner Muse.

These are free but note that I usually only reply to emails once a day.

8. One-on-one Meetings – 1-3 hours, limited upon physical availability. $100/hour

Sae Sae Says

This is an online forum where you can post questions about the craft. Since many people have the same questions, I post my replies for all to see. If I don’t know the answer to something, I’ll find out who does!

Topics include (but aren’t limited to) screenwriting, format, submitting scripts, competitions, treatments, writer’s resources, and various topics on filmmaking in general.

Note: My website is currently under construction, so feel free to email me any questions you have at sarahmnorris@hotmail.com. You can also friend me on facebook post your questions on my wall.

Payback

At the end of each consultation, I offer you the opportunity to evaluate the experience you had with my feedback. I am always looking to improve myself and am open to your feedback!

Thank You for your consideration! I am truly confident that we can build a good professional rapport whilst helping you gain control over your voice and screenplay. Your stories are my pleasure!

Best,
Sae Sae