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What is Rush Service?
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Typical turnaround for a ScriptXpert coverage is two weeks, but when you need your coverage faster ScriptXpert will be there to meet your needs. For an additional fee of $100, your script will be returned within one week. Applies toScriptXpert...
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What if I do not agree with coverage? |
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ScriptXpert guarantees that you will receive coverage from a professional reader who has at least 5 years of industry experience. However, we cannot guarantee that you will agree with the reader's opinion of your script. One of the benefits of receiving industry-level coverage is to see exactly wha...
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What is coverage?
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Coverage consists of a one-page "grade sheet" evaluating your script on its key components. An additional three to four pages detail the strengths and weaknesses of the script and explain why the reader recommends that the buyer pass or purchase the script. Often the first page of notes is a synops...
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When should I send my screenplay to you for review? |
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You can use ScriptXpert at any time. In fact, we offer an Advice Before You Write service that you can use to flesh out outlines or plot summaries before you even begin writing the script. A draft of a screenplay needing major work on plot and character will receive low marks on coverage but will ...
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How to Craft an Effective Logline
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A logline is a one-sentence description of your story concept. The purpose of a logline is to present the essence of your screenplay in a clear, entertaining way that hooks the reader and makes him/her want to read more. When constructing a logline, it is helpful to keep the following points in min...
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What if my script receives a grade of "recommend"? |
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If your script comes back from our readers with a grade of "recommend" we'll contact you and ask if you would like us to forward your logline and contact information to a list of agents or producers who have standing orders to see recommended scripts. Once we've forwarded the script and provided yo...
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How is ScriptXpert different from a consultant?
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A consultant's job is to give you in-depth notes on your characters, plot and pacing and help you write a better screenplay over the course of several drafts. These services are often time-consuming and costly but are personalized. ScriptXpert can perform much the same service through subsequent d...
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Do you prefer digital or printed scripts? |
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We're environmentally-conscious and strongly prefer digital scripts. We accept Final Draft (.FDX, .FDR or .FDS) or Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) files.Applies to ScriptXpert...
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Who will be reading my screenplay?
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Final Draft has carefully selected industry readers with a minimum of five years experience providing coverage for a major producer or agent. All readers are required to provide sample coverage and are chosen based upon their professionalism, promptness, industry references, and ability to provide ...
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How is the Consultation Service scheduled? |
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A phone consultation may be added to any order up to one week after previously ordered coverage is returned to the customer. We do not allow Phone Consultations to be added more than a week later as the reader will no longer have the material fresh in his or her mind. Once you order a Consultation ...
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