Surgical Story Development
for the Modern Screenwriter.

Moving your script past the “Atmosphere” and into the “Action.”

From a professional AFF reader’s perspective.

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What Makes a Script
More Than a Story

A great script isn't just a story. It's a financial and creative blueprint. Since 2025, I've been providing critical table read diagnostics for independent projects, and in 2026, I joined the Austin Film Festival (AFF) as a Reader to identify the industry's most competitive narratives.

My mission is to de-risk the development process. I help writers bridge the gap between a “vivid idea” and a “production-ready” asset. By applying a Surgical Diagnostic approach to structure and pacing, I ensure your script does three things:

  1. 01
    Captivates Audiences

    Building the “internal engines” that keep viewers glued to the screen.

  2. 02
    Attracts High-Tier Talent

    Creating “Performer-Forward” roles that actors are desperate to play.

  3. 03
    Secures Investment

    Polishing the narrative until it represents a sound, marketable, and executable vision for producers and financiers.

I don't just look at what's on the page. I look at what makes the project move.

What Writers Are Saying

“Nick pointed out issues with my action lines and pacing that I hadn’t noticed. His feedback helped me see where the script could become clearer.”
Mare V. Screenwriter

Script Feedback Services

All coverage services include a logline and 2–3 pages of notes focused on character, structure, pacing, and how clearly the story comes across on the page.

Standard Feature Coverage

Up to 120 pages
$85

Full logline analysis + 2–3 pages of notes on character, structure, pacing, and story clarity.

Standard TV Pilot Coverage

Up to 60 pages
$60

Full logline analysis + 2–3 pages of notes on character, structure, pacing, and story clarity.

Short Film Coverage

Up to 20 pages
$35

Full logline analysis + 2–3 pages of notes on character, structure, pacing, and story clarity.

First 20 Pages

Opening pages focus
$25

1–2 pages of targeted notes on your opening pages. No logline included.

Video Call Consultation

60 minutes · Zoom or Google Meet
$75

A one-on-one session to talk through your script, discuss feedback in detail, or work through story problems in real time. Can also be added to any other coverage service for an additional $50.

Additional services such as pitch decks and query letter assistance are available upon request.