Story Consultation:
Half-Hour TV Pilot



The Details

The process is fairly straightforward. Click on the RESERVE MY SPOT button anywhere on this page to begin the process. It'll take you to a checkout page where you can reserve your spot.

Once you've completed your payment, you'll then be able to submit your script and reserve the time for our call from a calendar with available options.

Be sure you:

  • have your script saved as a PDF... you will need to alter the file name to follow the naming convention, which is explained in detail
  • be sure your script adheres to the page length requirements
  • have your calendar available so you can choose a time that works for you


And that's it! Easy and simple.


All Story Consultations Include:

  • Extensive Analysis of Your Story

    I read through your entire script in one sitting, and then make big picture notes. I also revisit sections for specific issues.

  • Margin Notes in Your Script

    When reading your script, I make margin notes on the first several pages. I share these notes with you after our conversation.

  • 60 Minute Online Call

    It's a conversation all about improving your story. My notes, your questions... we discuss things that are and are not working.

  • Revision Strategy

    We talk about possible ways to solve the problematic areas of your story, which gives you a direction for your next revision.

  • Recording of Our Call

    After our conversation, I'll share with you the recorded video... that way, you don't have to worry about taking notes. Just engage.

Are You Ready...


To take your script to the next level?


To get some personalized feedback on your script?


To ask specific questions about your story?


To learn what is and isn't working in your story?


To plan a rewrite strategy?


To ask any story or storytelling question you're wanting to ask?

What You Need

  • A completed and polished half-hour screenplay

  • Ability to access and use Zoom (includes microphone and camera)

  • Questions you may want to ask during our conversation

But What If...

My screenplay is longer than 40 pages?

The recommended length for half-hour TV pilot scripts is between 25-35 pages, so you need to be aiming for that window. Screenplay drafts may experience a bit of page creep, however, and the 40 page max limit is to accommodate this phenomena.

But if you have a script that is longer you might want to consider the Hour-Long TV Pilot, or you can send an email to: [email protected], and we can discuss options.


My script is so awesome and you don't really have any notes?

Honestly, I love it when this happens. And if it happens for your script, I'll let you know in an email what I like, why it's awesome, and then I'll refund 100% of your payment. 

On the other end of the spectrum, if the screenplay is full of spelling, grammar, and formatting issues, or the storytelling is so confusing I have no idea what's going on in the first several pages, I'll also send you a polite email letting you know your script isn't ready for consultation, and I'll refund 100% of your payment.

So if you're on the top end, submit your script to production companies and managers. If you're on the bottom end, keep practicing, take a class or two (like my Screenwriting Fast Track course), and then revisit story consultation when you're ready.

Space Is Limited

(I only have a few open slots each month)

Because of the time involved, I only have a limited number of slots available in my schedule. In most cases, once you reserve your spot we can usually schedule a time that works for both of us in the next 2-4 weeks.