On being a script reader

I love script reading.

I love reading scripts, analysing scripts, writing script reports. But more than anything? I love helping people.

I love nothing more than to help writers develop and improve their work. I love to encourage writers whilst being honest and constructive. It's not always easy - but it would not be in a writer's best interests to be lead to believe their work is excellent when it may not be up to scratch. But despite this, I try my utmost to encourage writers and to give them the tools they need to get their work to industry standard.

I am a writer myself - I know what it's like to write draft after draft, thinking it's brilliant only to discover from feedback that, yep, it needs another draft! But these things take time.

I love script reading so much that I will devote far too much time to writing reports and communicating with writers. Sure, I'll get faster as time goes by, but the quality of my reports and the help I offer to writers will never be lessened.

I can wholeheartedly say that I'd be just as happy being a script reader and editor than I would be if I were to become a successful writer. Maybe I can achieve both?

Script reading and editing is something I feel passionate about - something I want to continue to do and to become ever more professional at doing. I've worked hard to train in scriptreading, proofreading and copy-editing. I've read for some fab people already including The London Screenwriter's Festival and Hollywood-based Screenplayreaders, not to mention countless writers who have approached me individually.

Are you a production company or screen agency looking for script readers? I'd love to hear from you. Or perhaps you're a writer looking for some feedback? Don't forget, you can gain plenty of feedback from peers free of charge. But if you're after a tailored service, some professional feedback or proofreading/copy-editing services, you can check out my services page on my website here.

We all struggle to get where we really want to be career-wise. Things get in the way, especially those pesky day jobs. But we'll get there if we try hard enough. All we need is passion, determination and perseverance.

What are your career aspirations? What are you passionate about? How will you achieve your dream career?