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SCRIPT SURGERY
Writer-to-writer development support
Got a scene that’s not quite landing, or a full script that needs sharpening before it goes out? My Script Surgery sessions offer bespoke, one-to-one development support to strengthen your structure, and bring clarity to your characters and themes. Whether you’re stuck mid-draft or finessing a final polish, I’ll work with you to identify what’s working, what isn’t, and how to elevate your script to its full potential.
With extensive experience writing for stage and screen internationally — backed by formal education in playwriting and screenwriting from top institutions in London and Los Angeles — I tailor each session to suit your creative goals, while supporting your unique voice and vision.
Let’s refine your script and prepare it for the next stage
I'll read your script and make notes ahead of an online development meeting. During this session, I'll provide feedback, highlighting areas of your script that are working well, and pointing out where I think work might be required. We'll discuss the premise, key themes, dramatic structure, plot, and turning points, as well as overall characterisation and dialogue. To close our session, we'll identify the key areas to address in your next draft. I'll also leave you with some follow-up questions to consider.
Rates
£450 Feature screenplays / Full-length plays (one-hour meeting, up to 100 pages*)
£350 Half-hour TV pilots / One-act plays (forty-five-minute meeting, up to 35 pages*)
£200 Short films / Short plays (thirty-minute meeting, up to 20 pages*)
50% discount to re-read subsequent drafts.
Please note: Script Surgeries include my time to read your script and prepare notes ahead of our meeting, as well as the meeting itself. No written report is provided, though an audio recording of the meeting can be made for reference. This is not a proofreading service and as such formatting, grammar and spelling issues will not be addressed. *Additional pages are charged at £5 per page. Please see full terms and conditions of service.
ADVANCING YOUR DRAFT
