Story Consultancy Services

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I specialize in horror, low-budget indie, and documentary projects. I also enjoy romance. When other commitments permit, I offer the following services to writers and producers. Prices start at $300, but please contact me to discuss your needs and the scope of the project for a firm fee quote.

Initial Appraisal (screenplays and books)

Initial assessment, including a 4-5 page evaluation of the premise, writing, characterization, market viability, and story structure.

Written Logline and Synopsis

Logline plus 1-2 page synopsis of pre-existing material intended for pitch package

Full development notes (screenplays)

This involves around 7-10 pages of detailed analysis, covering structure, genre, character, deep plot, visual grammar, dialogue, mythological aspects, originality, clarity (including spelling and grammar) and marketability.  These notes will provide the basis for a full rewrite and will take your script to a whole new level.  

Page-by-page notes

For full annotation (in Final Draft, Scrivener or Adobe Acrobat) screenplay plus a written summary of general points for development, cuts, and a logline and synopsis. By advance agreement, depending on the status of the material submitted

Treatment/Proposal

Written evaluation of existing material plus detailed proposal on how it could be structured and adapted for the screen. Document is usually for internal purposes. By advance agreement depending on the length and status of the original material

Treatment/Pitch Deck

Detailed proposal describing how existing material could be structured and adapted for the screen. Document may be used for pitching or seeking finance and is intended for an external audience. By advance agreement depending on the length and status of the original material

Script Editing and Rewrites

By advance agreement depending on the length and status of the original material and time commitment required.

Contact Karina.