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David has worked with top Hollywood organizations including:

SCRIPTCOACH

ScriptCoach is a script consulting firm headed by development expert David Kohner Zuckerman. David is uniquely qualified to be a script analyst, as he not only has experience writing, developing and producing movies, but he is also a licensed psychotherapist.

David offers notes as well as more comprehensive services for writers. He has extensive experience coaching novice screenwriters and seasoned pros.

Knowing how important it is for writers to make Hollywood connections, David also heads www.VirtualPitchFest.com.

ScriptCoach supports writers in perfecting their scripts, while Virtual Pitch Fest enables writers to pitch their projects to Hollywood VIP’s on-line with the assurance of a guaranteed response.

So, if you’re serious about your screenwriting career, you’ve come to the right place. David’s notes and coaching will help make your screenplay the best that it can be.

SERVICES & FEES

The ScriptCoach Special - $299

This is a fantastic deal that gives you the best of both worlds: great notes and 10 pitches on www.VirtualPitchFest.com! By purchasing this package, you will be receiving professional guidance on your script, as well as the access you will need to sell it. With this service, that now includes a 1-2 page SYNOPSIS, David will read your script and provide you with very comprehensive and detailed notes (7–10 pages) on how to improve all aspects of it. He will analyze your script in depth and make suggestions for the final draft. The report will also rate your script in terms of its premise, characters, story & plot, structure, dialogue, conflict, resolution, and box office appeal. This is a really terrific value for writers of all levels.

 

Turnaround time: 7 days

The Coverage & Pitch Package - $199

This is an awesome package that provides you with what the studios call "coverage" as well as 5 pitches on www.VirtualPitchFest.com! With this service, David will send you brief comments on how to improve the major aspects of work and he will also rate your screenplay in terms of story, plot, dialogue, major characters, and commerciality. The Coverage & Pitch Package also includes a 1-2 page synopsis of your screenplay!

Turnaround time: 7 days

The ScriptCoach Package - $675

This highly recommended package is a comprehensive plan designed to assist writers over the long haul. Included with this plan are a synopsis, a comprehensive analysis and script notes, and five one-on-one phone consultations with David. This is a great value designed to give the writer support and guidance from concept to final draft. The standard package is based on a three-month schedule, a significantly longer commitment than that offered by other consultants. You might think of this long-term support as the equivalent of working with a film or television producer to develop your script to take to market. The first step is to show David your project. He will then give you comprehensive analysis and feedback. You, in turn, revise your project and resubmit it. You may revise and resubmit as many times as is practical within the three-month period. David will discuss your project in five 30-minute sessions. The sessions will be scheduled according to stages in the development process. Usually conversations will occur each time a new draft is submitted. The intention of this long-term support is to help you create the best possible script in a three-month time period.

David’s VIP Mentoring Program - $1995

David designed the VIP mentoring program for writers who want year-long comprehensive and consistent support for their careers. With this program, David assists you in all aspects of your writing. The Mentoring Program lasts for one full year. During the 12 months you will work with David in person, over the phone, and via email to perfect as many as three of your scripts so that they are all ready for market by the end of the year! David will provide you with extensive notes on your scripts and take you through as many drafts as is necessary for each project you decide to work on together. During the year, David will also assist you with your verbal pitches as well as your query letters. With this mentoring program, David will also spend time helping you market your projects, and offer assistance and advise in finding a Producer, Manager, or Agent for your projects. This is a terrific opportunity to get hands-on comprehensive and consistent support from one of the best development people in Hollywood.

Comprehensive Analysis & Script Notes - $295

These are very comprehensive and detailed notes (5–10 pages) on how to improve all aspects of your script. David will analyze your script in depth and make suggestions for future drafts. This analysis provides a beneficial blueprint for the writer to work from and now includes a synopsis!

 

Turnaround time: 7 days

Synopsis & Coverage - $185

This is what the studios call basic “coverage.” Like studio coverage, our coverage will rate your screenplay in terms of story, plot, dialogue, major characters, and commerciality. David will also include a 1-2 page synopsis of your screenplay along with brief comments on how to improve the major aspects of work.

Turnaround time: 7 days

Query Letter Service

$95 for scripts/$250 for books

Put your letter at the top of the stack! Once you have written something terific, you will then want someone important to read it! Producers and agents receive hundreds of queries each month. Signing up for this service allows David to read your screenplay or book, and then construct a query letter for you that will greatly increase your chances of having it read by the VIP’s!

Turnaround time: 5 days

Script Editing & Formatting - $525

We will input your script into the Final Draft screenplay program and edit your work in terms of spelling and grammar. This will ensure that your script is up to current industry standards for formatting.

Turnaround time: 10 days

Adapting Your Book Or Manuscript

$375 (for manuscripts 400 pages or less)/$575 (for manuscripts over 400 pages)

If you have a published or non-published book, novel or manuscript that you think would make a great movie, David can help! David will read your book thoroughly and then provide an extensive and comprehensive analysis on how best to proceed with adapting your book to the Big Screen. Look out John Grisham!

Turnaround time: 10 days

The Pitch Package - $195

Once you have written a script you’re happy with, it will be important to be able to sell it with confidence verbally to the Hollywood Elite. David can help. With this package, David will assist you in perfecting your in-person pitch so that you will be ready for Hollywood and the pitch festivals you attend! David will work with you over the telephone (he pays for the calls!) in three, 30 minute sessions, spaced out within a month’s time! This is a great service to take advantage of, as nothing beats practicing with a Pro!

TESTIMONIALS

"Dave, thanks for these very helpful and right on the money comments."
Jay Lombard, Writer

"Thanks so much. This makes all of the difference. Your talents are many — in addition to everything else, you have a knack for this."
Stacey Collins, Writer

"Thank you, David, for your insights and suggestions!"
Sean Foy, Writer

"You are a genius!  We loved the ScriptCoach Special.  Unbelievable turnaround time—with the objective, in-depth analysis we were looking for. Thank you!"
George Sanders, Writer

"David Kohner Zuckerman is like an expert mechanic. When the engine of my script is making a clunky noise that I can’t identify, he finds the problem and helps me fix it."
Stevie Long, Writer ("Starsky & Hutch")

"Thanks, again, David - the right words, in the right order - it’s sublime, isn’t it? Thanks for helping to get me there so beautifully. Glad I found ya."
Jude Roth, Writer

"Thank you for the tweak on my query. Right (write) on, man!…A couple less words in the logline and it’s golden. Thanks for liking it; your praise is like getting an ‘A’ from the professor…"
Matthew Schliesman, Writer

"Thank you for awesome, very clear and thoughtful notes… When the student is ready the teacher appears…and here you are."
Richard Oshen, Writer

"WOW! Great notes…Your story ideas, plot twists, character mods and overall tone ideas are inspirational to me…"
Jeff Gallea, Writer

"…I have used twelve Analysts in the past from ‘voted no.1 in the US’ too Script Pimp… and I have to say your approach is astounding and you know exactly what we want and where we hope to be from A-Z. I can say for sure that we will be working closely together until this script is on celluloid…finally an analyst who possesses manners and respect his mother would be proud of…"
Anthony Furlong, Writer

"David…I will have to admit you have helped me more than words can describe and I thank you for that…"
Andrew Blake, Writer

"Last night I read my original draft. Then I read what we have worked on. WOW! Even if this thing never sells, this has been the best investment to at least take my writing to a new level. I’m enjoying writing more than ever."
Jeff Qualle, Writer

"…I wish I had gone to you four months ago. I think you now understand why I couldn’t just use any L.A. script analyst for this screenplay."
David Weinberg, Writer

"…I just felt I had to write to you, and tell you thanks from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and my script. I really believe with your expertise, and my whole hearted feeling and determination, we can make this a real thing."
Barbara Fisher, Writer

"David Zuckerman grabs a’hold of a screenplay like a wolverine and won’t let go until it’s produced. That’s why it would be to your advantage to grab a’hold of David Zuckerman."
Billy Field, Writer ("Caught in the Act")

"David, I can’t thank you enough for providing me both with the opportunity to hear your perspective on my story and for the notes you provided. They are invaluable… I feel I’m now armed with what I need for re-writes and pitching. Your service has in all ways been excellent. It makes submitting my script to a reader like going into a test already knowing the questions — and answers!"
Kathleen Cromie, Writer

"Thank you very much for the wonderfully inspiring notes on my script "Trash," and for your kind comments…It really is a blessing to have a sounding board in the writer’s journey."
Desiree Lim, Writer

"Thank you so much for your insightful comments! I really appreciate you help. I will read it more carefully over the next few days, let it sink in, and then, believe me, I will do the work! Thanks again so much."
Deb Stenard, Writer

"Wow, that was quick and superb. Thank you!"
Dean Wells, Writer

"Thanks for the very thoughtful notes! You raise several compelling points and I will be diving right into a rewrite to address them…"
Guy Winch, Writer

“Thank you for your assistance.  I appreciate all of your input, as well as the fast turnaround time.  I have had time to digest the notes and feel ready to begin another draft with some of your great suggestions.  Again I thank you very much and look forward to possibly working with you again.”
Christopher Bernard, Writer

"Your feedback was fantastic…"
Michael Kuzenka, Writer

"Thank you so much for your prompt response (as promised), and especially your most insightful comments. f you were a carpenter, I would say you hit the nail right on the head."
Stuart DiMartini, Writer

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