The Starving Writer ($50)
You submit the first 20 pages of your script and receive a phone evaluation.

The Story Editor ($450)
Includes basic coverage, general thoughts and suggestions for improvement. $1.00 for each additional page over 12

The Studio Exec ($675)
A thorough script analysis vis-à-vis structure, character development and plot points. Strengths and weaknesses analyzed; notation of all elements which may be hampering the sale of your script. Specific, detailed and comprehensive page notes. Recommendations for remedies and how to pitch your project once it's ready.

The Feature Development Intensive ($1275)
***THIS COURSE IS ALSO TAUGHT AS A CORRESPONDENCE COURSE***

The course is 15 hours in length. The course is designed to enable you to be a stronger writer and to give you the tools you need to work on your own stories with a fresh perspective. I suggest speaking on the phone (or meeting) at least 2 hours at a time, but I work around your schedule. If you are working during the day, we arrange a time to speak evenings or weekends. I call you, so you never incur additional long distance charges.

The methodology of my instruction is strictly confidential so my students sign a confidentiality agreement.

The course is separated into sections. The first 4 sessions focus on technical rules and tricks of the trade. By reading and thoroughly analyzing working writers' scripts you will learn how to write effectively.

The remaining sections focus on your script. I require receipt of your script at least 3 weeks prior to the 1st session, so that I may go through and make my notes. You will be given two different types of notes. One set will be a detailed evaluation of your script in which I will analyze your story premise, characters, structure, plot points, act breaks & dialogue. You will receive constructive feedback on your scenes; which will include examination of tension, conflict, motivation, exposition and subtext. The other notes will be specific page notes.

We will discuss necessary changes to make sure you're happy with the new direction and/or discuss alternative solutions. You will be required to implement the changes and e-mail back the revisions. You make the decisions it is your story. I provide insight and guidelines, and offer ideas or ways to move the story along. From these ideas, most of my students springboard off into other ideas and thus the creative process begins.

You will read seven scripts from top working writers in Hollywood, and you will learn their secrets for successful writing. I break down all elements so that they are easy to identify and easy to replicate. Writing is a lot like baking, if you know the ingredients, have the tools at your disposable, have patience and persistence you will turn out a good product.

There is a one time $75 materials fee (for Xeroxing, and miscellaneous shipping costs). Payment plans are available. The fees are non-refundable. You may keep all materials in your packets. Tailfish Productions cannot guarantee your script will be sold nor do we agree to purchase or option your project at the end of the class. We may suggest specific agents and or managers to whom you may decide to send your finished project.

Script Polish ($2500)

fees contingent upon review of material

Rewrite ($4000 - $5000)

fees contingent upon review of material

Page One Rewrite ($5500 - $6500)

fees contingent upon review of material

Ghostwriting Services

fees contingent upon review of material

Typing Services

$500 per script up to 120 pages
($4.50/page thereafter)

$650 per script for transcription or dictation up to 120 pages
($6.50/page thereafter)

$850 per script for handwritten originals up to 120 pages
($6.50/page thereafter)

Hourly rates ~ $125 - $175

$125 Rate

$175 Rate

Adaptation Rate

*Both rates include submissions to studios

Coverage

$200 for 1-2 pages of coverage
(including synopsis)

$300 for a full 3 pages of coverage
(including synopsis)