Our readers provide analysis for major studios, production companies and "Big 3" agencies, as well as other online coverage services. In other words, there is no difference in the quality of the coverage you'll receive – only a difference in price and turnaround time.

Some services are owned by corporate entities that require them to charge a larger fee. In those cases, your payment is divided between several parties, with only a fraction of it going to the reader. ScriptCrawler's Coverage Services are provided by the readers themselves, cutting costs and saving you a significant amount of money – and all for the same quality, and far less time waiting for your coverage.

Standard Coverage reflects the industry format, which features a 1-page synopsis of the story, and a 2-3 page summary of comments. This template is ideal for agents and executives who don't have time to read dozens of scripts, and prefer a brief overview. For the aspiring professional writer, however, Extended Comments Coverage provides 4-5 full pages of comments, in place of a synopsis of the story. If you prefer more comments and notes about your script, this would be the way to go. There is no price difference between Standard and Extended Comments Coverage.

Some writers find a reader's synopsis helpful in determining what stands out in their story. But if your primary goal is to obtain professional notes and revise your script, Extended Comments offers a more detailed critical overview.

This extensive developmental coverage will not only provide you with overall comments, but offers specific notes on dialogue, subtext, scene construction, etc. With a complete list of page-by-page notes, it's the best way to get a sense of what is and is not working in your script, down to each line of dialogue and description. This service is a play-by-play of the reader's reaction to the intricacies of your script, and will give you a sense of how a studio executive might respond to your work as he or she reads it.

ScriptCrawler is neither a production entity nor an agency. However, if your script receives a Recommend, you will have the opportunity to upload your script (or an excerpt) onto ScriptCrawler's website.

Yes. As long as your script is written in the appropriate format and runs no longer than 130 pages, it is eligible for any of the coverage services. Treatment analysis and other consultation services are also available - information upon request.

The most important part of writing is re-writing, and that includes being open to new ideas and constructive criticism. ScriptCrawler's coverage is designed to give writers an idea of how their script might fare in the marketplace. Story analysts are hired by agencies and studios to give their opinion of a script's strengths and weaknesses, and will assess your script the same way. In other words, if you want a glowing review, send the script to Mom. But when you’re ready for honest, detailed, real-world story notes that will aid you in polishing your screenplay, ScriptCrawler can help.

No. The coverage will clarify what requires more attention, point out areas of inconsistency and confusion, and suggest ways to improve your story. Our readers are open-minded to stories of varying genres and themes, but value quality writing above all else. And no offense to Mom.

Any reputable production company, agency, or studio requires a signed release form before accepting any submission. While it's not required to receive coverage, ScriptCrawler strongly recommends that you register your script with the Writers Guild of America or the U.S. Copyright Office to ensure that your material is protected.

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No transactions or transfer of critical information is made on the ScriptCrawler website. You will be forwarded to PayPal to make a secure payment, and then be automatically returned to ScriptCrawler to upload your screenplay. PayPal, part of the eBay company, has been a trusted leader in online payment solutions for over 10 years. Click here to see many popular merchants that also accept PayPal.

Don't panic! Simply upoad your screenplay here, keeping all the information identical to what you used for the PayPal payment for verification purposes.

Please be sure to check that it is an accepted format (.doc, .txt, .pdf), and under 5MB in size. If you still have trouble, contact us immediately so that we may stick to our promised 7-day (or 48 hour for RUSH) turnaround time.

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This could be due to several reasons. Your code may not be applicable to one of your chosen services (e.g. it may be for 10% off 'Standard Coverage', but you selected 'Extended Comments'). Otherwise, the coupon may have expired or exceeded an allotted number of uses. If you still feel cheated, why not send us a message with the coupon code you are attempting to use, and maybe we can help you out? Be sure to use lots of smiley emoticons for added emphasis.