Why should you use the ASA Script Critique Service?

Having your script critiqued by a professional Hollywood reader is a structured, non threatening way to get inexpensive and constructive feedback on your script and writing skills.

• YOU choose whether to follow the reader's suggestions or criticisms.
• YOU learn what a professional Hollywood reader thinks of your work.
• YOU learn how to solicit and receive input on your script and skills.
• YOU gain valuable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of your script BEFORE you send it out to competitions and studios.

How does the ASA Script Critique Service work?

Let's say you have a script you want critiqued. You simply send us your script along with the completed form and low script critique service fee. That's it!

Please note that scripts cannot be returned. Our professional Hollywood critique reader will email you your review and comments, a sample of which is our script critique evaluation (see sample).

Tell me More About the Professional Reader...

 
Our professional reader, Sarah Chen, has worked in the film industry for the past eight years as an agent assistant, operations manager at an animation company, and currently is a freelance Hollywood script reader. She has read for such companies as New Line Cinema, Dreamworks, Spike Lee's 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Debra Hill Productions, and Village Roadshow Pictures. Sarah has also worked for various script consultant services, as well as read for the LA Producers Grant Program. 

What if I Disagree with the Critiques Provided Me?

That's okay! Having your script critiqued by a professional like Sarah is a structured, non threatening way to get inexpensive and constructive feedback on your script and writing skills. You learn what an industry professional thinks of your work. If you think our reader is way off, it isn't any different than if you received the same feedback from an agent or producer who says the same thing. You choose whether to follow their suggestions or criticisms.

What if I Want a Full Script Consultation?

Visit our web page on Script Consulting. You have a wide range of professional script consultants from whom to choose. All offer ASA discounts. Their prices range from $100 to $1000.

What is difference between the Script Critique, and a full script consultation?

Sarah will read your script and provide a review. A full script consultant will read your script, and provide detailed notes about improving your script which may include written notes on each page, a personal interview (via telephone or email) with you to review problem areas, etc. Because there is more time involved on the consultants part their fees will be much higher.

What is the cost of using the Script Critique Service?

We have broken down the costs into ASA member and non-ASA member categories.
 

	ASA Platinum Members	ASA Professional Members	Combo Membership and Critique*	Non-ASA Members
Scripts up to 150 pages	$85.00	$95.00	$125	$120.00
Scripts 151 pages and more	$110.00	$120.00	$150	$145.00
Rush Service	$35.00	$35.00	$35	$35.00

How do I submit my script and payment? 

 
OPTION 1: Complete order form online and pay by credit card or check/money order, then mail in your script (and payment if using a check or money order) to:

Sarah Chen
2711 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #190
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

1. Your script critique information submitted on-line will be saved and if paying by credit card your credit card will be charged. If paying by check or money order, mail the check/money order in with your script. Option 1 saves 3-5 days off your script critique when paying by credit card because we don't have to wait for your check or money order to clear.
2. Mail your script to Sarah at the address above.
3. Your script will be read in a timely manner. Your critique will be emailed to you at the email address you provide after your payment has been received and processed. We do not return your script so please do not send your only copy!
4. Due to time constraints we cannot accept new versions of your script to be critiqued while the current version is being done unless you want to pay a new fee. You are always welcome to submit a newer version for critique in the future; many writers do so because they utilize Sarah's input to improve their script and then want the new version critiqued later on.

OPTION 2: Print off a script order form and mail your completed critique order form with payment and your of script, directly to Sarah. ASA will verify your current membership status and payment from that point on.  The address is:

Sarah Chen
2711 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #190
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

1. Your script critique information will be processed once received and if paying by credit card your credit card will be charged. If paying by check or money order, mail check/money order in with your script. 
2. Mail your script to Sarah at the address above.
3. Your script will be read in a timely manner. Your critique will be emailed to you at the email address you provide after your payment has been received and processed. We do not return your script so please do not send your only copy!
 

Please do not send scripts to the Beverly Hills address as this will delay the processing of your script for the service.
 

What is the turnaround time for the script critique...

Usually, you should count on up to a month for the script to be processed, carefully read, and an thoughtful evaluation written and sent to you. Sometimes it may take less than a month depending on the volume of scripts being read, or slightly longer based on other factors such as holidays, vacation and scheduled ASA programs. the reading and critique of your script starts only when your payment has been received and processed.

PLEASE NOTE: The one month time frame listed above is based on when the reader receives the script and payment from you.

RUSH SERVICE: Sarah has a RUSH SERVICE option that enables you to get your script critiqued and your critique returned to you within 7-10 days from the date Sarah receives the script (and depending on how scripts you send her with a 'rush' option at the same time.) Many people have asked for this option because sometimes you are trying to get rewrites done for a competition or submission to a producer/agent/etc.

The cost of placing a RUSH on your script is $35 added to the script critique fee.