Script Coverage

Script coverage services to enhance your screenplay.

Script coverage plays an important part in creating and developing your script. It’s about analyzing and critiquing many facets of your entire script to increase your chances of seeing your work on the big or little screen. Not only is script coverage a crucial tool for getting a script made but it’s a great way for new screenwriters to learn their craft and take their game to the top.

Script coverage is typically performed by a well-established professional who knows the needs of the industry and who will review your script to meet those standards. They will provide notes and suggestions on what they know will appeal to prospective studio executives, production companies, and streaming services. Script coverage is often provided by studios, producers, agents, or consultants.

For example, studio script coverage occurs when a studio or network hires someone to report on a certain script to see if it works with their brand and overall vision. They may use an in-house script writer or analyst or seek outside help from an established consultant with expertise in providing analysis on a script.

Producers may also provide script coverage if they’re interested in your script, but most often it’s professional consultants who provide the most extensive script coverage. If you’re a writer with a completed script, getting professional script coverage goes a long way when pitching your script.

When your script coverage is completed, you’ll receive extensive notes on story structure, character development, pacing, and more. You’ll know what worked and what didn’t so you can make the appropriate changes to your script.

On the flip side of the coin, if you’re an accomplished writer who has worked with agents and studios, you might consider a career in script coverage. There is an industry-standard to follow when providing professional script coverage, such as formatting and presentation of notes.

Some of the best script consultants with skills in coverage are under contract to Pronto Screenwriting.Services owner Michael McKown. Since 2002, his screenwriters have been providing expert service to ordinary folks with an idea for a screenplay as well as performing script doctor services to other screenwriters, TV pilot writing and – yes – script coverage.

Since script coverage is regarded as part of the development process, writer credit is generally not offered or requested.