CONSULTATION SERVICES

SCREENPLAY SERVICES

PITCHING SERVICES

WHAT SERVICE IS BEST FOR ME?

JAM SESSIONS

​Schedule a consultation to work 1:1 with a TPP Story Expert.

Don't know where to start? Chat with a Story Expert here.

Kick-Off Jam Session

Interested in working with The Professional Pen? This is the best place to start.

JAM SESSION INCLUDES:

• Evaluate if TPP is a good fit.
• Get introductory questions answered
• Get next steps to kick-off your writing journey with TPP

$25.00

SPEAK WITH A STORY EXPERT

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Industry Jam Session

1:1 chat with our CEO & Head Consultant, a former network creative executive in development and current programming.

JAM SESSION INCLUDES:

• Gain entertainment industry insight
• Answer your professional screenwriting career questions
• ​1/2hr Jam

$65.00

SPEAK WITH A STORY EXPERT

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Story Jam Session

1:1 discussion with a TPP Story Expert to brainstorm your ideas, discuss the current state of your screenplay, or chat about your general screenwriting needs.

JAM SESSION INCLUDES:​

• Gain Clarity on screenplay feedback
• 1hr Jam
• Includes feedback on 15 pages of your screenplay or 10 pages of an outline or treatment.

$125.00

SPEAK WITH A STORY EXPERT

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Fellowship Jam Session

1:1 discussion with TPP's Lead Story Expert, PAGES, a 3x fellowship participant to get feedback on your screenwriting fellowship and/or contest application.

JAM SESSION INCLUDES:​

• 1hr Jam
• Includes feedback on:
  • ​ Logline
  • 1st 10 Pages of Screenplay
  • Cover Letter/Bio/Personal Essay
  • Essay Questions

$200.00

SPEAK WITH A STORY EXPERT

SCREENWRITING SERVICES

Build your scriptwriting skills with constructive feedback from a TPP Story Expert.

Don't know where to start? Chat with a Story Expert here.

Logline Review

Turnaround Time: 2 Weeks

A logline is a screenwriter's elevator pitch. A TPP Story Expert will provide feedback to ensure your logline entices Hollywood executives into wanting your screenplay in their hands.
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SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Detailed Feedback
• Logline Formula
• Example Logline with your content​

​​Q: What format is my project?

$50.00

PURCHASE LOGLINE REVIEW

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Outline Review

Turnaround Time: 2 Weeks
File Requirement: .pdf

Get feedback from a TPP Story Expert on your outline. This is the first step to writing an effective screenplay efficiently. Let's see if your beats are clear in a truncated version of your story.

SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Accepting Outlines up to 10 pages. Preferred Outline Format.
• Scoresheet of achievement of structural dramatic beats including: Inciting Incident. Goal, Debate, Transition to Act Two, Trial & Error, Midpoint, Climax, Resolution
• Conclusion of current status of screenplay and quick advice for moving forward.
• Recommendation: Needs Development/Go to Script​
• See Sample Outline Review

​​Q: What format is my project?

$125.00

PURCHASE OUTLINE REVIEW

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The First 15 Screenplay Analysis

Turnaround Time: 2 Weeks
File Requirement: .pdf

What is the First 15?
A TPP Story Expert will analyze the major story beats in the First 15 pages of your TV or feature script meant to entice Hollywood Executives to read the script in its entirety.

SERVICE INCLUDES:

• This service is for TV and feature scripts only. Shorts benefit from Development Notes. Submit here.
• Scoresheet of achievement of structural dramatic beats including: Characterization, Dialogue, Storyline, Premise, Tone, Inciting Incident, Goal, Formatting​
• Conclusion of current status of screenplay and quick advice for moving forward.
• Recommendation: Pass/Needs Development/Consider
• See Sample First 15

​​Q: What format is my project?

$75.00

PURCHASE THE FIRST 15

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Development Notes

Turnaround Time: 1 Month
File Requirement: .pdf

What are Development Notes?
A TPP Story Expert will give detailed, page-by-page feedback to help the screenplay execute what the writer intends. The Development Notes Service is the TPP version of script coverage.
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SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Logline
• Extensive Page Notes (Incl. but not limited to: story, character, plot, structure, tone, formatting, areas of confusion and suggested revisions)​
• A Conclusion of the overall areas of need + Suggested Next Steps
• Recommendation: Pass/Needs Development/Consider
• Option to Add-On Social Responsibility Analysis
• Option to Add-On a Story Jam Notes Session. (Story Jam Add-ons will receive an email from storyexpert@awriterforyourwriter.com to schedule your session.)
• The opportunity to be added to The Catalogue - An exclusive list of agents, managers, producers and executives for an inclusive Hollywood. 2 Consider Recommendations on 2 Projects gets your screenplay in front of Hollywood deal makers.
• ​See Sample Development Notes

​Q: What format is my project? 

Starting @$150.00

​Turnaround Time: 1 Month
File Requirement: .pdf

​What are Development Notes?
A TPP Story Expert will give detailed, page-by-page feedback to help the screenplay execute what the writer intends. The Development Notes Service is the TPP version of script coverage.
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SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Logline
• Extensive Page Notes (Incl. but not limited to: story, character, plot, structure, tone, formatting, areas of confusion and suggested revisions)​
• A Conclusion of the overall areas of need + Suggested Next Steps
• Recommendation: Pass/Needs Development/Consider
• Option to Add-On Social Responsibility Analysis
• Option to Add-On a Story Jam Notes Session. (Story Jam Add-ons will receive an email from storyexpert@awriterforyourwriter.com to schedule your session.)
• The opportunity to be added to The Catalogue - An exclusive list of agents, managers, producers and executives for an inclusive Hollywood. 2 Consider Recommendations on 2 Projects gets your screenplay in front of Hollywood deal makers.
• ​See Sample Development Notes

​Q: What format is my project? 


Turnaround times do not include weekends or holidays. You will receive a link to submit your materials via your confirmation email. By hiring The Professional Pen, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions listed in the POLICIES & AGREEMENT. Therefore, it is understood that the Writer has read this Agreement and hereby acknowledges and agrees to all of the terms as stated. There are no refunds. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.

PURCHASE DEVELOPMENT NOTES

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Proofreading + Formatting

Turnaround Time: 1 Month
File Requirement: .fdx

What is Proofreading + Formatting?
A TPP Story Expert will geek out on your screenplay handling all of the crazy grammar rules and ensuring your screenplay is formatted in industry standard. 

SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Grammatical pass + typo check + industry standard formatting only. This service does not include revising story.
• If your screenplay needs to be converted to .fdx for the Proofreading + Formatting Service, select the Conversion Add-On at checkout.​
• Option to Add-On Social Responsibility Analysis

​Q: What format is my project? 

Starting @$200.00

​Turnaround Time: 1 Month
File Requirement: .fdx

What is Proofreading + Formatting?
A TPP Story Expert will geek out on your screenplay handling all of the crazy grammar rules and ensuring your screenplay is formatted in industry standard. 

SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Grammatical pass + typo check + industry standard formatting only. This service does not include revising story.
• If your screenplay needs to be converted to .fdx for the Proofreading + Formatting Service, select the Conversion Add-On at checkout.​
• Option to Add-On Social Responsibility Analysis

​Q: What format is my project? 


Turnaround times do not include weekends or holidays. You will receive a link to submit your materials via your confirmation email. By hiring The Professional Pen, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions listed in the POLICIES & AGREEMENT. Therefore, it is understood that the Writer has read this Agreement and hereby acknowledges and agrees to all of the terms as stated. There are no refunds. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.

PURCHASE PROOFREADING + FORMATTING

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Social Responsibility Analysis

Turnaround Time: 2 Weeks
File Requirement: .pdf

What is Social Responsibility? In an effort to support and challenge our clients to create their best work, TPP evaluates the social responsibility and cultural competencies in our clients’ work to help you become aware of potential blindspots while also helping you to think critically about how your work can affect and impact the reader, executives and viewers. Responsible Writing is evaluated by how the use of story elements such as dialogue, character descriptions and actions, and themes treat its world and characters with care and consideration taking the following into account:

• Implicit bias, stereotypes, tropes, harmful archetypes and cliches
• Treatment of non-male, non-white, and/or queer & LGBTQ+ characters
• Excessive or gratuitous sexual and other violence which does not advance the plot, push the story forward, or create nuanced character development.

SERVICE INCLUDES:​

• Notes within the script highlighting areas of concern
• A competency grid detailing the categories the areas of concern listed above
• A conclusion to express those areas of concern in detail, including why they should be addressed and how they can be addressed in a revision
• Recommendation: Socially Responsible, Needs Development
• See Sample Social Responsibility Analysis

​Q: What format is my project? 

Starting @$50.00

​Turnaround Time: 2 Weeks
File Requirement: .pdf
What is Social Responsibility? In an effort to support and challenge our clients to create their best work, TPP evaluates the social responsibility and cultural competencies in our clients’ work to help you become aware of potential blindspots while also helping you to think critically about how your work can affect and impact the reader, executives and viewers. Responsible Writing is evaluated by how the use of story elements such as dialogue, character descriptions and actions, and themes treat its world and characters with care and consideration taking the following into account:
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SERVICE INCLUDES:

• Implicit bias, stereotypes, tropes, harmful archetypes and cliches
• Treatment of non-male, non-white, and/or queer & LGBTQ+ characters
• Excessive or gratuitous sexual and other violence which does not advance the plot, push the story forward, or create nuanced character development.
• Recommendation: Socially Responsible, Needs Development
• See Sample Social Responsibility Analysis

Turnaround times do not include weekends or holidays. You will receive a link to submit your materials via your confirmation email. By hiring The Professional Pen, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions listed in the POLICIES & AGREEMENT. Therefore, it is understood that the Writer has read this Agreement and hereby acknowledges and agrees to all of the terms. There are no refunds. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.

PURCHASE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ANALYSIS

PITCHING SERVICES

Prepare to shoot your shot to Hollywood Executives and sell your screenplay.

Don't know where to start? Chat with a Story Expert here.

Pitch Jam Session

1:1 work with a Story Expert to practice, prepare, and perfect your oral pitch.
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JAM SESSION INCLUDES:

• 2hr Jam
• Feedback on your Oral Pitch
• Notes on your Pitch Deck

$250.00

SPEAK WITH A STORY EXPERT

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Pitch Materials

Turnaround Time: 2 Weeks
Notes File Requirement: .pdf
​Proofeading File Requirement: .docx, .pptx, Canva link

NOTES include:

• Detailed feedback from a TPP Story Expert
• Recommendation: Pass/Needs Development/Consider

PROOFREADING includes:

• Grammatical pass + typo check on pitch materials only. This service does not include formatting or design.

Q: What format is my project?

$50.00 - $300.00

PURCHASE PITCH MATERIALS

MENTORSHIP

Work 1:1 with a TPP Story Expert to write your screenplay.

Idea to Script

Level: Intermediate +
​Duration: 3-5 Months

TV - 1/2hr

12 weeks

TV - 1hr

14 weeks

Feature

17 weeks

​Work 1:1 with Shannan, our CEO and Head Consultant, to take your story from idea to script. When space is available for this exclusive opportunity, Pen Pals must schedule an Assessment to qualify fo ra spot. Package includes:
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• Weekly Jam Sessions
• Development Notes
• ​Polish (Proofreading + Formatting + Minor Story Editing)
• Polished screenplays will be added to The Catalogue - An exclusive list of agents, managers, producers and executives for an inclusive Hollywood. Get your screenplay in front of Hollywood deal makers.

​​​Q: What format is my project?

Upgrade: Idea to Pitch
Adds on 1 month

• Idea to Script +
• Oral Pitch Prep
• Pitch Deck

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