Script coverage and report awareness week SCRAW 2026: BLOGPOST FOUR – SCRIPT FORMATTING AND SCRIPT WRITING STYLE – why sparse scripts and blank space are you friend.

26th February 2026 @matcoop 0

When reading new writers scripts – I can often just glance through the first few pages – and with a sense check of how the script looks ON THE PAGE – yes, without reading anything – I can tell, pretty accurately – if the script will work or not, and if the writer has any idea of what they’re actually doing.

Script consultant UK – script writing samples – pro scriptwriter for hire

12th December 2024 @matcoop 0

A lot of people offer this sort of service, including some very questionable anonymous reader services (why would you pay someone to read your script not knowing what experience they have?)…   Anyways,  I always try give advice from a the point of view of someone who has pro credits and has worked in the trenches for quite a bit.

For ages, I’ve been meaning to put a load of my TV work on a page here on this website,  it’s easier to do now, with shows like Emmerdale uploading old eps to YouTube.

So, I had a quick look online today and found a ton of my old credits.  Which you can see below.

Who are the best script consultants?

8th April 2022 @matcoop 0

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