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“What do you want to know about first? How much you’ll get for your dollar, or how great the advice is? Both far exceeded my expectations.”
— Colleen S.

Every day, executives in Hollywood read hundreds and hundreds of scripts. Of those, only a tiny fraction are made into movies. Getting your script read and recommended by someone in the industry is difficult, but it’s not impossible. The key is to make sure that by the time an agent or producer reads your script, it’s in the best shape possible.

That’s why professional script notes are so important. Yes, your friends and family can provide feedback, but it’s unlikely they’re drawing from decades of experience.

At Key to Storytelling, we’re committed to giving you comprehensive feedback to strengthen your script and help you become a better writer. Our notes address all the major elements of story including premise, structure, character, dialogue, voice, and writing style.

You’ve spent a massive amount of time on your script, now let us help you take it to the next level.

Premium Script Notes

You provide…

  • Writer’s Statement - Why I Burn to Tell This Story

  • Logline

  • Script with scene numbers and Inciting Incident, End of Act I, Midpoint, End of Act II marked

We deliver…

  • 2 reads of your script

  • Handwritten page notes on entire script

  • Exhaustive line notes on first 5 pages

  • 1+ hour of audio notes on entire script

  • One-on-one phone consultation

  • Free copy of the Key to Storytelling Rewrite Workbook—70 pages of instruction and writing exercises to propel you to your next draft

Feature script – $1,750
One-hour TV pilot – $1,500
Half-hour TV pilot – $1,250

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What our clients say…

  • The Script Notes I received from KTS on my feature script were more comprehensive than I ever expected. I don’t think there is another service out there that can compete with the value they bring... I got so many great ideas and feedback from KTS that it felt like they were in my corner, like they were a producing partner that was invested in my project.  I will use KTS on every script I write in the future, they are invaluable! 

    Luke C.

  • William Akers' screenplay critique ranks among the most comprehensive, reading your script multiple times, each with its own set of notes. From cleaning up your format to challenging structure, theme, and character, this review, while not for the faint of heart, will improve your current story and your next story.

    David K.

  • When I wrote my first solo screenplay, Hillary was among the first I shared it with, knowing full well how adept she is at helping storytellers focus on the very best aspects of their script... Many drafts later, my script became a Semifinalist in the 2022 Nicholl Fellowship. That would not have happened were it not for Hillary's input.

    Matthew S.

FAQ

  • Scripts notes are provided by William Akers and Hillary Schoelzel.

    William is a screenwriter, film professor, and author of top-rated screenwriting book, Your Screenplay Sucks! 100 Ways to Make it Great.

    He is a Lifetime Member of the Writers Guild of America, a distinction earned by only 10-15% of WGA members. Three films have been produced from his screenplays.

    William taught university-level courses and seminars about writing for over twenty years. His students have gone on to work for major Hollywood studios, production companies, and agencies.

    Feedback is also provided by Hillary Schoelzel, who worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. She was an agent trainee in the motion picture department at WME before working for John Krasinski at his production company, Sunday Night Productions. Today, she is a writer and co-founder of Key to Storytelling.

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