Professional Script Doctoring and Rewrites
Your script is close. Let's make it undeniable.
In Hollywood, most scripts aren't written—they are rewritten. If you have a completed draft that is receiving passes from producers, or if you feel the dialogue is flat and the pacing is dragging, you don't need a new idea. You need a Script Doctor.
Paid Consultation — $50/hour
Not Sure If Your Script Needs a Polish or a Full Rewrite?
Book time to discuss your project, idea, or screenplay with a professional before deciding what comes next. Consultations are billed at $50 per hour, with no obligation to purchase any ScreenwritePro service afterward.
What Does a Script Doctor Do?
A script doctor helps identify and fix problems in an existing screenplay. Depending on the project, this can involve improving structure, character development, dialogue, pacing, scene construction, or other elements of the draft. The level of intervention depends on what the screenplay needs, ranging from targeted polish to a substantial rewrite.
At ScreenwritePro, we improve existing screenplays through professional coverage, targeted polishing, and substantial rewrites. We identify the structural leaks in your story and patch them, moving your script from a promising draft to a production-ready asset.
The "Script Killers" We Solve
A producer often decides to pass on a script within the first ten pages. Our doctoring service is designed to eliminate the common red flags that lead to rejection:
- Pacing Lag: Tightening the second act to ensure the momentum never stalls.
- Flat Character Arcs: Giving your protagonist a clear internal and external journey.
- On-the-Nose Dialogue: Injecting subtext and distinct character voices into every scene.
- Structural Gaps: Ensuring your inciting incident, midpoint, and climax hit with maximum impact.
- Clarity & Logic: Removing plot holes that pull a reader out of the story.
Polish vs. Page-One Rewrite: Which Do You Need?
Every script is at a different stage of development. We offer tiered services based on the current health of your draft.
The Professional Polish
Ideal for scripts that are structurally sound but need a "voice" upgrade. We sharpen the dialogue, tighten the description, and ensure the formatting is flawless.
The Page-One Rewrite
For projects with a great concept but a broken foundation. We take your existing characters and world and rebuild the story from scratch, ensuring it meets industry standards for structure and conflict.
Detailed Script Coverage ($499 Base)
If you aren't sure what you need yet, start here. We provide a comprehensive analytical report that grades your script on character, plot, dialogue, and marketability. If you then hire us for a rewrite, your coverage fee is often credited toward the project.
Why ScreenwritePro?
We don't give hobbyist feedback. We provide the same level of scrutiny found in major studio development offices. With more than 100 projects completed, our team has extensive experience diagnosing structural, character, dialogue, pacing, and development issues across different types of projects.
- 100% Confidentiality: All doctoring is done under NDA. You maintain full credit and ownership.
- Genre-Specific Experts: Whether it's a high-octane Thriller (40+ written) or a prestige Historical (20+ written), we match you with a writer who understands your market.
- Bespoke Quoting: We don't believe in "one size fits all." We analyze the complexity of your current draft and provide a quote that reflects the work required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to give the Script Doctor writing credit?
No. This is a ghostwriting service. All credit and copyright remain with you. We are hired to make your script better, not to take your "Written By" credit.
How long does a rewrite take?
Depending on the level of work required, a professional rewrite typically takes between 4 to 8 weeks.
Can you work from a rough treatment instead of a script?
Yes. If you have a detailed treatment but have not yet completed the screenplay, we can assess the material and determine whether the screenplay development or writing support is appropriate. If you need a treatment developed before the script, see our film treatment and pitch deck services.
What Is the Difference Between Script Coverage and Script Doctoring?
Script coverage diagnoses problems in a screenplay and provides development feedback. Script doctoring goes further by making changes to the screenplay itself. Coverage is primarily an evaluation; script doctoring is a hands-on revision service.
Don't let a "broken" script kill a great idea.
Let the pros at ScreenwritePro give your story the diagnostic it deserves. Contact us today for an objective look at your project.