You've knocked yourself out writing your screenplay.
And you think it's a movie people will want to see.

If it gets produced and distributed.

You also know that it's fiercely competitive out there.
Buyers and agents and distributors are picky. Very picky.

Before you send it out (again?), you'd like to know that your screenplay is as compelling, orginal, and skillfully written as you can possibly make it.

Maybe you've surfed the Internet for reading services, analysis services, development services, and sample studio coverage.

And you've dropped down off the wave feeling ambivalent, overchoiced, or confused.

Let's talk straight here.
There are a number of bright, capable, professionals offering help to writers (for a fee) over the Internet.

You're looking for one that fits your needs and personal style.

Maybe you only need "coverage" or a critical analysis.
You'd prefer to hear the negatives and carry on from there.
There are many professionals on the net who can do that.

On the other hand, maybe you don't want to hear (again?) what's "wrong" with your screenplay.

You'd like to hear how it can be improved. On the Internet you can find skilled, professionals who offer this type of assistance.

When you're searching, do yourself a favor and check to see whether the analyst has actually written screenplays that have been produced.

A professional who has been through it all a number of times will understand your situation and your needs better, will be more sympathetic, and will be more likely to offer advice which is useful and effective.

Please see the "About Barry Pearson" page to examine my credentials.

What do you get when you send your screenplay in for Analysis and Development?

A minimum 4 pages of notes containing the following:

An analysis of how well your script uses the five basic elements of a successful screenplay.

An organized strategy for improving your script.

Specific suggestions to enrich characterization.

A guide to building the thematic power of your screenplay.

An analysis of plot structure and suggestions for improvement.

An outline of how to develop and structure the Hero/Bonding Character relationship, the Bonding Event, the Locking Event, and the Escalating.Event (all with references to the relevant section of the Tutorial Booklet listed below)

A Tutorial Booklet developed from the Create Your Screenplay Seminar.

A software copy of Pearson's Index to screenplay writing articles on the Internet (over 200 articles categorized, indexed, and clickable to the article. See Pearson's Index on this website for the abridged version)

A list of the articles relevant to your script.

A one-hour follow-up telephone consultation.

So what's so special about the Create Your Screenplay Development Service?

Three basic things:

1. You'll get the benefit of the dynamic principles taught in the Create Your Screenplay Seminar, without having to attend. To read more about the content of the Seminar go to the Seminar Page.

2. You'll get support material that not only links to comments and suggestions made on your current script, but which you will be able to use as a guide to writing your next screenplay.

3. The cost of the service is structured so that we join you in assuming the risk -- you pay only half the cost until the screenplay is sold, or produced. (If the screenplay is only optioned, you're still not obligated to pay the second half until the sale occurs).

What does it cost?

$450 (Canadian) $350 (U.S.) Paid as follows:

$225 (Canadian) $175 (U.S.) when you submit the script
$225 (Canadian) $175 (U.S.) not when the screenplay is
optioned, but when the screenplay is sold , or produced.

Payment accepted by cheque or Visa

Go to: Submissions Page to Order the CYS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE

Please note that:

Turnaround time from arrival of submission is approximately 2 weeks.

All analysis and development materials will be delivered by email attachment.

Hard copies are available at $ 0.75 per page.

Scripts should be in standard screenplay format, and in 12 point Courier font (over 120 pages $2.00 per extra page).

Submission forms and screenplays are accepted by email attachment in MS Word, or by snailmail (Can. Post/U.S. Post), or by courier.