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The Script Shrink

Everyone has a story. Writers have the courage to share theirs with the world. Sometimes they need a little help getting it just right. 

Janine DeMaria a.k.a THE SCRIPT SHRINK, will gently guide you to finding the heart of your story so that you will achieve a better understanding of your play, pitch, pilot, screenplay and ultimately yourself.

ABOUT JANINE

CONSULTATION

CONSULTATION

CONSULTATION

Through open discussion and conversation about you, your project, and what is driving you to write this story,  we will discover what you need analytically and emotionally to keep moving forward. Taking into account that each writer is different, your session will depend on the status of your project. 

WHAT YOU WILL GET: 

A one hour session plus write up discussing...

  • a detailed critique of your script/idea/pitch
  • character assessment, development and arc
  • examination of your central dramatic question, story engine and structure 

Outline

CONSULTATION

CONSULTATION

Your outline is your road map. Together we will build your outline so when you go to script, you won't get lost along the way. After assessing and perfecting what kind of story you are telling, we will use the suitable structure form to construct in great detail your script, beat by beat. 

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

  • a class in a specific story structure as it pertains to your project
  • multiple reads, assessments and notes on your outline drafts
  • a completed detailed outline of story beats

Your Plan

CONSULTATION

Finding the Heart

Not one writer or story is the same. After learning what your needs and goals are, you will receive a detailed plan constructed specifically to you and your project, no matter what stage it's in.

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

  •  a timeline that fits your lifestyle outlining due dates for pages, exercises and development
  • friendly reminders of due dates to keep you on track to get to your finished draft
  • option to put your project on hold  and to continue at a time that best fits your life

Finding the Heart

Finding the Heart

Finding the Heart

After doing a deep dive on your characters, plot, story, backstory, genre, tone and structure, we will also do the same for you! Writers write themselves into their stories, often times without even knowing it. Getting a clear idea of who you are, what motivates you, what drives you, what your strengths and flaws are and what questions inside of yourself you are trying to eagerly to answer, will help you write better characters and ultimately better stories.  

WHAT YOU WILL GET: 

  • a better understanding of who you are, who your characters are and why you are telling your story
  • the answer to the central dramatic question of your story which often times is also the main question you are asking yourself in your own life

Drafts

Finding the Heart

Drafts

With this feature, you will receive three detailed reads and notes following to assist you in your rewrite. 

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

  • overall detailed structure notes, page by page
  • grammar, typo, formatting edits and corrections as it pertains to industry standards
  • a followup session after each read to discuss the given notes

pitch

Finding the Heart

Drafts

You have an idea for a show. Fantastic! This feature will help you construct a pitch document to take out to networks, producers and directors as well as a fresh take on how to get the attention of the audience you are pitching to so that they not only will remember your show, but will remember you. 

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

  • an industry standard pitch document to assist you in your pitch
  • assistance in building a pitch deck to further assist you on conveying your series in a dynamic, memorable way
  • coaching on how to pitch, what points to hit and when, what to do when things aren't going to plan and how to leave a lasting impression to those you are pitching to


Prices for each service vary depending on packaging. 

Email Janine to determine the appropriate services for your project. 

Email Janine - the script shrink

Writing to the heart of your screenplay.

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write on.

THE SCRIPT SHRINK

Janine DeMaria

415.233.3113

info@thescriptshrink.com


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