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Policies & FAQs
Policies
All prices stated are for scripts 120 pages or less. For every page beyond the 120, there will be an additional charge of $4/page. You can use the “Extra Pages Fee” on the Services page for this or feel free to contact me before purchasing a consultation from the site with any questions.
Turnaround time for MOST Notes Calls Services is about 2 Weeks. For Basic Written Notes, it’s about 4 weeks (not including holidays). For Extensive Written Notes Services, it’s about 4-6 weeks. Turnaround times are not guaranteed and based on scheduling. RUSH SERVICE is available, however! Please contact me for details.
You may purchase a notes service or consultation in a few ways:
If you know the service you’d like, you can choose it on the Services page and checkout thru this site using Paypal or any major credit card. If you prefer, you can also use Zelle, Venmo, or WISE (if international). Please email me and I’m happy to provide that info! If you are not sure about what service you want, contact me first to discuss it. Make sure to put your phone number in your email and I will get back to you as quickly as possible. You may also submit a hard copy of your script and mail a check if needed. Please contact me for mailing address.
FAQs
Q: What is the easiest way to submit a script?
Q: Do you read and cover all the scripts yourself or do you have outside readers?
Q: What is your turnaround time?
Q: Why do you charge $4 per page over 120 pages?
Q: Will I get my script sent back to me?
Q: Do your notes come with a grading sheet and overall recommendation?
Q: Do I have to pay before submitting the script?
Q: At what point during my writing process should I be consulting with you?
Q: What should I expect from your services?
Q: If I have changed my script significantly according to your notes or have used lines of dialogue you suggested, do I have to credit you on the script?
Q: I see you’ve worked as an independent producer. If I submit my script to you, does that mean you’ll be attached as a producer?
Q: If my script gets a RECOMMEND, does this mean you want to produce it?
Q: If my script gets a RECOMMEND, will you send it out to other producers or representatives?
Q: Do I need to register my script before submitting it?
Q: How can I guarantee the confidentiality of my idea and script?
Q: Do you ever ghost write, rewrite or co-write scripts with clients?Q: What is the easiest way to submit a script?
A: Once you’ve purchased a service, either thru the website or other payment options, the easiest way to submit your script is to email it to me directly at Daniel@nobullscript.net.
Return to TopQ: Do you read and cover all the scripts yourself or do you have interns read them?
A: ALL scripts are read and analyzed by me. Your script will not be farmed out to any analyst you don’t know.
Return to TopQ: What is your turnaround time?
A: Normal turnaround time for most notes calls is about 2 weeks from the time I receive your script. For written notes, it’s about 4 weeks. For Extensive Written Notes, it’s about 4-6 weeks (not including holidays). This is an approximate turnaround time and NOT a guarantee. Refunds will NOT be given for being late returning notes, if returned within a reasonable amount of time from date of submission. I try very hard to get everyone’s notes back as quickly as possible, but because I do all notes myself, sometimes turnaround times are delayed slightly. For Polishing services, we will discuss an expected turnaround time depending on how much work is needed. Please email me before ordering a Polishing service as timelines may differ. Rush services are available for most services, however, so please ask about them!
Q: Why do you charge $4 per page over 120pgs?
A: The reason is two-fold. First – execs don’t like reading long scripts. If a script is incredibly long (120pgs is considered long, not average), it might get pushed to the bottom of the pile or may only be read to page 30 or 40. It’s important that writers learn how to self-edit to get their scripts down to a professional length. And second, while the money you pay is for the notes you receive, much of that time is spent reading the script, and the longer the script is, the longer it takes to read and time is money. Why should someone with an 80pg script pay the same as someone with a 130pg script? Simple as that.
Return to TopQ: Will I get my script sent back to me?
A: Not unless we have discussed it beforehand and you have sent a self-addressed stamped envelope. But that is possible if you’d like it.
Return to TopQ: Do your notes come with a grading sheet and overall recommendation?
A: Yes. All written notes services come with a final recommendation and the Exclusive No BullScript 20-Point Grading Sheet which includes a rating of “Excellent, Solid, Needs Work, or Poor” for the 20 most important elements of your script including; Concept, Story, Characters, Dialogue, Tone, Structure, Commerciality, Originality, etc. If you would like a grading sheet for your Notes Calls as well, we can do that.
Return to TopQ: Do I have to pay before submitting the script?
A: Not necessarily, but it is preferred. I do need to receive payment in full before I return any notes or we schedule a notes call.
Return to TopQ: At what point during my writing process should I be consulting with you?
A: That’s up to you. I usually say – at whatever point you feel you need some guidance. Often writers find it useful to consult with me BEFORE starting to write to help flesh out their idea, story or outline and see if they are on the right track (my Brainstorm/Outline Consult is great for this). If you’ve completed your first draft, I suggest all writers do an edit on their own first and make any necessary corrections before submitting it so that I can focus on the more important aspects of your script and not on typos or format mistakes. Plus, if your first draft is 160 pages, that’s going to be quite expensive. But I read scripts at all different steps in the process.
Return to TopQ: What should I expect from your services?
A: No matter which service you choose, you should expect to get constructive, detailed, actionable, and honest professional feedback on your script. You will get specific recommendations on how to improve your script and its overall marketability. While you may not always agree with or enjoy reading my comments, you will receive a professional second opinion on your work and be able to better gauge its chances in Hollywood.
Return to TopQ: If I have changed my script significantly according to your notes or have used lines of dialogue you suggested, do I have to credit you on the script?
A: Absolutely not! I am not here to take or get credit for your script. But if it wins an Oscar, you better mention me in your speech.
Return to TopQ: I noticed that you also work as an independent producer. By submitting my script to No BullScript, does this mean I am also submitting my script to you to produce?
A: Absolutely NOT! Any consultant who automatically attaches themselves to scripts submitted is a scam and should be avoided.
Return to TopQ: If my script gets a RECOMMEND, does this mean you want to produce it?
A: No. A rating of “recommend” means that I think your script is good enough and viable enough to be submitted to producers, agents, managers, etc. OR that it is good enough to be entered into screenwriting contests. OR that the writing is strong enough that I think it could earn you meetings around town or other work for hire. That being said, if I am interested in your script in more than just a consulting capacity, I will contact you directly to discuss it. Writers should NEVER pay producers to attach them to their script.
Return to TopQ: If my script gets a RECOMMEND, will you send it out to producers or representatives?
A: For scripts that do receive a Recommend and that I think are truly ready, I’m happy to try to get them out into the Hollywood atmosphere. Before I do, I will discuss with you options for sending your script’s logline and info to companies/execs/reps I think may respond positively to it. I will never send your script to anyone without your knowledge and permission. The full script will NOT be sent unless the executive requests to read it.
Return to TopQ: Do I need to register my script before submitting it?
A: It is not necessary but I would STRONGLY recommend you register and/or copyright your script before submitting it anywhere, including any script consulting company. This will protect both you the writer, and me the analyst. No producer or script consultant is ever out to steal anyone’s ideas (at least I would hope not), but it’s always best to protect yourself. It is pretty cheap to register your script and it will be well worth it to all parties. You can do so by going to the following websites: www.wga.org OR www.wgaeast.org for those on the East Coast. You can also copyright your script through the U.S. Copyright Office at http://www.copyright.gov.
Return to TopQ: How can I guarantee the confidentiality of my idea and script?
A: The very best way is by registering your script, as stated above. I try my very best to keep everyone’s confidentiality, but I can’t tell you how many scripts I read with the exact same story or plot as 5 others I’ve read.
Return to TopQ: Do you ever ghost write, rewrite or co-write scripts with clients?
A: If you are interested in ghost writing or rewriting/polishing services, please contact me and we can discuss it. I do not co-write scripts with clients as it creates a conflict of interest.
Return to TopIf you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me via the site and I will be happy to address them!
