How to get a scriptwriting agent – how to get a screenwriting agent in the UK – the secret to landing a scriptwriting agent
That’s the secret to getting a scriptwriting agent
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Matthew Cooper Script Consultant and Script Doctor on the Light On Leeds podcast – discussing scriptwriting, the soaps, and my films as a director
I was really chuffed to be invited on the Light on Leeds podcast recently. Where I was asked to talk about my career, how it started with the Lloyds Bank Channel Four Film Challenge back in the 90s
How much does it cost to turn a book into a screenplay or script? Ask a scriptwriter for hire…
First, of course I have to read and assess the book itself, a chargeable service (contact me for details) if, once I’ve read the book, I think it would make a viable and exiting screenplay I charge a standard fee for turning a book into a feature screenplay (or Netflix style series).
Script reading courses UK? Can you make money script reading or as a script reader? Quick Answer No!
If you’re taking a script reading course to ‘make money’ or ‘earn a living as a script reader’ you might as well buy a few scratch cards instead
Client views – be prepared for tons of rewrites by Martin McLoughlin
This is the second in a series of post by clients who have used my script coverage service. This is an insightful look at the process by writer Martin McLoughlin. Take it away Martin…
Client views – Using script consultants and feedback by Adele Smaill
This is the first in a series of post by clients who have used my script coverage service. This is a useful post written by screenwriter Adele Smaill… Take it away Adele…
New Documentary – on Matthew Cooper Director and Scriptwriter
On top of my work as the UK’s busiest script writer for hire and script consultant, did you know I was a director too? Well you do now…
New Service from a script consultant UK – Margin NOTES – the pro script edit
MARGIN NOTES / SCRIPT EDIT is now available and it costs £199 (and is only currently available to writers who have already taken up my services via a script report.
Scriptwriters – do you need an industry recommendation letter? Or a written introduction to an agent? – I can do it if your work is up to standard
Recently, a number of UK literary agents have started asking new scriptwriters for an industry introduction letter or a written introduction from someone in the industry. This is something that I have done in the past for clients who have used my UK script reading service
Who are the best script consultants?
My script reports include a detailed page-by–page read of your script (with notes and suggestions on how to improve your work) as well as detailed ‘business aspects’ advice, including: Where to send scripts in the UK – Advice on agents and how to approach them-
Actual war stories about the reality of being a working scriptwriter in the UK