About New England Screenwriters
Whether you've recently completed your first pass or your final draft
(or even if you just can't seem to get started),
a second opinion can help transform your vision into the kind of project that makes a good impression on readers, viewers, producers, managers, agents, contest judges, etc.
Emmy-winning scribe ANDREW OSBORNE has been on all sides of the development process as a teacher, a script reader for production companies and talent agencies, and as a screenwriter for Warner Bros., MTV, Orion, and the independent festival circuit including
the Sundance, Berlin and Tribeca Film Festivals.
For less than the cost of a typical screenwriting course, you can request an in-depth written analysis of your screenplay and/or schedule a private one-on-one development meeting (in person or via Zoom), complete with advice on how to REVISE, MAKE, or SELL your project.
OPTIONS
- SCRIPT ANALYSIS (if you've finished a draft)
- CONSULTING (if you're just starting out)
- WRITING SERVICES (if you'd like me to write for you)
SCRIPT ANALYSIS
CONGRATULATIONS!
You've finished a draft of your script and now you're looking for an experienced reader to provide detailed feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of your plot, dialogue, characters, etc.
1. Contact
The first step is to write and say hi! My e-mail address is baitshop3@gmail.com, and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have about me and/or the process of screenplay analysis through NewEnglandScreenwriters.com!
2. Registration
The next (optional but recommended) step is to register your script with the Writer's Guild of America. Registration provides objective, third-party verification of your claim to an original piece of writing, essentially proving your draft of a script existed as of the date of registration, thus helping to protect your rights in case of any future creative disputes.
But remember: nobody owns ideas. What registration protects are the details of your particular VERSION of an idea.
(And that's a good thing: otherwise somebody would already own every conceivable story concept, from "boy meets girl" to "underdog team wins sports championship against all odds," etc., and then where would we be?) For more information on script registration click here.
3. Release Form
Next, I'll email you a RELEASE FORM to fill out, sign, and return to
OR
New England Screenwriters
P.O. Box 440101
Somerville, MA 02144
(Sorry for all the release form legal-ese, but it's the best way to protect us both from any misunderstandings...
and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!)
4. Sending Material For Analysis
If you send your release form by regular mail, you can also include a hard copy of the material you'd like me to read before our consultation.
If you'd prefer to send your material as a digital file, first e-mail or mail the signed release form. I'll notify you when I receive the form,
at which point you can e-mail your material
as a Word (.doc), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe (.pdf) file.
Remember, I cannot accept or read any material
without a signed release form!
5. Analysis & Payment
When you submit your script, please let me know whether you'd prefer a one-on-one script conference (in person or via Zoom) or a detailed written analysis with a follow-up discussion.
Payments can be made via the links below or by sending a check made out to Andrew Osborne to PO Box 440101, Somerville, MA 02144.
ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION
(1-120 PAGE SCREENPLAY)
$250.00
+ $40 per hour (or fraction) beyond first two hours of meeting
+ $1.00 per page beyond first 120 of properly formatted screenplay submitted for review
YOU GET:
2-hour live consultation
by Zoom
or in person within the Boston metro area
NOTES:
After receiving your script and payment, I'll contact you by e-mail to arrange a convenient time (and place, if applicable) to discuss your project. An additional fee may be charged for in-person meetings beyond the Boston metro area.
WRITTEN ANALYSIS
(1-120 PAGE SCREENPLAY)
$350.00
+ $1.00 per page beyond first 120 of properly formatted screenplay submitted for review
+ $40 per hour for follow-up in-person or phone meeting
beyond the first two hours.
YOU GET:
A 10-15 page detailed written report on the strengths and weaknesses of your characters, dialogue, plot and format, including general and specific suggestions for your next draft and a follow-up discussion
in person or via Zoom.
NOTE:
I'll e-mail your written analysis within two weeks of
confirming receipt of your screenplay and payment.
ONE-ON-ONE ANALYSIS payment
$250.00
WRITTEN ANALYSIS payment
$350.00
CONSULTING
If you're having trouble finishing a script
(or even getting started),
I may be able to help!
1. Contact
The first step is to write and say hi! My e-mail address is baitshop3@gmail.com, and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have about me and/or the process of screenplay consultation through NewEnglandScreenwriters.com!
2. Registration
The next (optional but recommended) step is to register whatever original material you've generated (notes, an outline, a treatment, scenes, etc.) with the Writer's Guild of America. Registration provides objective, third-party verification of your claim to an original piece of writing, essentially proving your original written material existed as of the date of registration, thus helping to protect your rights in case of any future creative disputes.
But remember: nobody owns ideas. What registration protects are the details of your particular VERSION of an idea.
(And that's a good thing: otherwise somebody would already own every conceivable story concept, from "boy meets girl" to "underdog team wins sports championship against all odds," etc., and then where would we be?) For more information on script registration click here.
3. Release Form
Next, I'll email you a RELEASE FORM to fill out, sign, and return to
OR
New England Screenwriters
P.O. Box 440101
Somerville, MA 02144
(Sorry for all the release form legal-ese,
but it's the best way to protect us both from any misunderstandings...
and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!)
4. Sending Material
If you send your release form by regular mail, you can also include a hard copy of any material you'd like me to read before our consultation.
If you'd prefer to send your material as a digital file, first e-mail or mail the signed release form. I'll notify you when I receive the form,
at which point you can e-mail your material as a
Word (.doc), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe (.pdf) file.
Remember, I cannot accept or read any material
without a signed release form!
5. Consultation & Payment
Once I receive your signed release form, I'll contact you to arrange a
one-on-one consultation (in person or via Zoom) about your project.
Payments can be made via the links below or by sending a check made out to Andrew Osborne to PO Box 440101, Somerville, MA 02144.
CONSULTATION
$120.00
+ $1.00 per page of written material submitted for discussion
+ $40 per hour (or fraction) beyond first two hours of meeting
YOU GET:
2-hour live consultation by Zoom or in person within the Boston metro area
NOTE:
After receiving your written material and payment, I'll contact you by e-mail to arrange a convenient time (and place, if applicable) to discuss the project in a scheduled meeting. An additional fee may be charged for in-person meetings beyond the Boston metro area.
consulting payment
$120.00
After receiving your request, material and release form, I'll e-mail an invoice to confirm the service or services you've requested. After receiving payment, I'll e-mail your coverage (if you've requested written analysis) or schedule a meeting (for one-on-one consultations).
There are two ways to pay for your analysis and/or consultation.
1. You can write a check to New England Screenwriters, PO Box 440101, Somerville, MA 02144.
2. If you have a PayPal account or a credit or debit card, click the Buy Now button below. Enter your invoice total in the box marked ITEM PRICE. Then, click UPDATE. Finally, log on to your PayPal account to complete the transaction.
Writing services
1. Contact
If you're looking for a freelance writer, the first step is to write and say hi! My e-mail address is baitshop3@gmail.com, and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have about me and/or contracting writing services through NewEnglandScreenwriters.com!
2. Registration
The next (optional but recommended) step is to register whatever original material you've generated (notes, an outline, a treatment, scenes, etc.) with the Writer's Guild of America. Registration provides objective, third-party verification of your claim to an original piece of writing, essentially proving your original written material existed as of the date of registration, thus helping to protect your rights in case of any future creative disputes.
But remember: nobody owns ideas. What registration protects are the details of your particular VERSION of an idea. (And that's a good thing: otherwise somebody would already own every conceivable story concept, from "boy meets girl" to "underdog team wins sports championship against all odds," etc., and then where would we be?)
For more information on script registration click here.
3. Release Form
Whether or not you have written material for me to read, I'll email you a RELEASE FORM to fill out, sign, and return to
OR
New England Screenwriters
P.O. Box 440101
Somerville, MA 02144
(Sorry for all the release form legal-ese,
but it's the best way to protect us both from any misunderstandings...
and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!)
4. Sending Material
If you send your release form by regular mail, you can also include a hard copy of any material you'd like me to read in connection with your project.
If you'd prefer to send your material as a digital file, first e-mail or mail the signed release form. I'll notify you when I receive the form,
at which point you can e-mail your material as
a Word (.doc), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe (.pdf) file.
Remember, I cannot accept or read any material
without a signed release form!
5. Payment
Once I receive your signed release form, I'll contact you to discuss payment options and the details of your project!