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ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP

ONE-ON-ONE SCREENWRITING MENTORSHIP THAT GETS YOU THERE

Work one-on-one with a professional screenwriter who has sold scripts, on weekly calls built around your story and your goals.
“Arguably, the mentorship is the best money I’ve ever spent in my life.” Greg Shwartz
Based on 400+ customer reviews
Human Crafted. Always.
WHAT IT COSTS

MENTORSHIP OPTIONS

Everything starts with the assessment. Read it, decide whether the fit is right, and then pick the programme that suits your timeline.
START HERE

Initial Assessment

$75
A written report on how the pro you pick would approach a mentorship with you.
Written assessment from your pro
✓
Free follow-up questions
✓
Weekly one-hour video calls
—
Brainstorming sessions
—
Feedback on new pages
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PROGRAMME

6-Week Mentorship

$799
Six weekly one-hour calls with your mentor, plus everything in the assessment.
Written assessment from your pro
✓
Free follow-up questions
✓
Weekly one-hour video calls
6
Brainstorming sessions
✓
Feedback on new pages
✓
PROGRAMME

12-Week Mentorship

$1,399
Double the time with your pro, to track progress across a full rewrite.
Written assessment from your pro
✓
Free follow-up questions
✓
Weekly one-hour video calls
12
Brainstorming sessions
✓
Feedback on new pages
✓
Mentorship sessions are verbal, so written notes are not included in the 6 or 12-week programmes. Payment plans are available on both.
WHY A MENTOR

EVERY GREAT SCREENWRITER HAD ONE

George Lucas mentored Steven Spielberg. Spielberg mentored Robert Zemeckis. The craft has always passed from one writer to the next, in rooms, over calls, one script at a time.
Coverage is a one-way mirror. You get the feedback, say thank you, and go back to the desk alone. A mentorship keeps the same person with you across every draft, so the advice compounds instead of arriving once and stopping.
WHAT YOU GET
  • Ongoing structured feedback across every draft
  • Weekly one-to-one video calls with your dedicated mentor
  • Industry insight from someone who has sold scripts
  • A plan built around your script and your goals
YOUR MENTOR

A WORKING SCREENWRITER, NOT A READER

Most script services send a PDF and disappear. Your mentor stays on the call with you, week after week, on the same script.

HUMAN

Real sessions, real writer
Someone who knows your script, your voice and where you are trying to take it.

EXPERIENCED

Mentors who have sold scripts
They know the market from the inside, because they have worked in it.

TAILORED

Built around your script
Every session adapts to your script, your stage and your goals.

ACCOUNTABLE

Milestones you can measure
You set them, we track them. Progress you can point at.
HOW IT WORKS

FOUR STEPS TO YOUR FIRST CALL

Nobody is asked to commit to twelve weeks of anything before they have met their mentor.
1.

Buy the assessment

$75, and tell us about your script and what you want from a mentorship.
2.

Choose your mentor

Pick from the roster by genre and experience, and send your script over.
3.

Read the assessment

A written report on how your pro would approach a mentorship with you, plus free follow-up questions.
4.

Set your goals

Agree the milestones with your mentor and start the weekly calls.
SUCCESS STORIES

WHAT WRITERS ARE SAYING

Over 400 five-star reviews. These are from writers who went through the mentorship.
  • “
    It's no exaggeration to state that Tennyson, and Script Reader Pro, changed my life for the better. Arguably, the mentorship is the best money I've ever spent in my life. 10/10 would recommend.

    GREG SHWARTZ

    Mentorship client
  • “
    Every brainstorming session left me with a renewed sense of purpose and excitement. Thanks to her mentorship, I'm growing not only as a writer but also in confidence and clarity of voice. I can't recommend Cody enough to anyone looking to elevate their craft.

    ABI PERPALL

    Mentorship client
  • “
    Because of Scott's teachings, I recently secured my first paid writing gig. If you are serious about screenwriting, a mentorship is the most valuable thing you can do for your career.

    AMY CHARLESWORTH

    Mentorship client
  • “
    This was a fun and eye-opening experience that inspired me to do my very best. "Sleepytown" was placed high in competitions, including 25 best feature scripts by 2024 Save The Cat Challenge. Thank you, Cody!

    JANET KRAVETZ

    Mentorship client
  • “
    I just want to give a shout-out to Dash Finley who's given me five-star coverage several times and shared his invaluable insights with me in a recent mentorship. His notes always help the screenplay get better. Much better.

    STANLEY EVANS

    Mentorship client
SCRIPT READER PRO EXPERTS

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Our team of experienced screenwriters is dedicated to helping you succeed. With years of industry experience, they provide practical insights and personalized feedback to help you hone your craft.
Scott Parisien
Genre specialities:
Comedy, Action
Pro experience: 
Incision, Foxter & Max, plus many specs in development.
Pro services: 
Script doctor, script reader, mentor.
Dash Finley
Genre specialities:
Thriller, Horror
Pro experience: 
Worked with/hired by Doug Liman, Stanley Weiser, Jason Kliot.
Pro services: 
Script doctor, script reader, mentor.
Peter Briggs
Genre specialities:
Action/Adventure, Drama
Pro experience: 
Hellboy, Alien vs. Predator, Judge Dredd, hired by Paramount, Miramax, etc.
Pro services: 
Script reader.
Janna Mattison
Genre specialities:
Drama, Thriller
Pro experience: 
Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Sound, Skam for Robert Downey Jr’s co.
Pro services: 
Script doctor.
Cody Smart
Genre specialities:
Comedy, Drama
Pro experience: 
Sold many scripts, extensive ghost writing, UCLA instructor
Pro services: 
Script doctor, script reader, mentor.
Tennyson E. Stead
Genre specialities:
Drama, Action/Adventure
Pro experience: 
Atlas Uprising, Igor, Making the GAMP. Written 30 scripts, sold 10.
Pro services: 
Script doctor, script reader, mentor.
Michael Kalesniko
Genre specialities:
Comedy, Drama, Sci Fi
Pro experience: 
Howard Stern's Private Parts, Iron Sky, Burnt, How to Kill Your Neighbors Dog.
Pro services: 
Script doctor, script reader.
COMPARE

NOT SURE WHICH SERVICE IS RIGHT?

A quick breakdown of the three ways writers work with us.

Coverage

$119 to $899
Best for:
Honest feedback on a draft

Involvement:
Low, you get notes

Mentorship

$799 to $1,399
Best for:
Guidance across every draft

Involvement:
Medium, you write

Rewrite

POA
Best for:
Done-for-you rewrite by a pro

Involvement:
High, we write
BEFORE YOU BUY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why choose Script Reader Pro's mentorship?

Your mentor is a professional screenwriter who has sold scripts, and the feedback is built around your script rather than a syllabus.

How does the process work?

You buy the $75 assessment, choose your mentor and send your script. You get a written assessment back, then free follow-up questions, and only then do you decide whether to book a programme.

What does the $75 assessment actually get me?

A 1-2 page written report from the pro you picked, covering whether they think you're a good candidate for a mentorship and how they'd approach one with you. Plus the chance to email or call them with questions afterwards.

Can I switch mentors if it isn't working?

Yes. If your mentor isn't the right fit we'll help you find a better match. Depending on how far through the programme you are, there may be a cost to switch.

Can I work on more than one script?

The programme focuses on a single script, plus its related materials: loglines, synopses, query letters and so on. Keeping it to one script is what keeps the price where it is and the work on track.

Do I get written notes?

The assessment is written. The mentorship calls are verbal, so the 6 and 12-week programmes don't include written notes. You send new pages and talk them through with your mentor.

Are payment plans available?

Yes, on both the 6-week and the 12-week programme.

HUMAN CRAFTED COVERAGE AND REWRITES. ALWAYS.

AI can read your script in 5 minutes. It can't tell you whether your story works — it's never had to make one work.

Every report we deliver is read, considered, and written by a produced screenwriter. No shortcuts. No summary dressed up as notes.

Your script deserves a reader with skin in the game.

Our work doesn’t just amplify the average — it elevates the exceptional.

Let's craft wonder together

READY WHEN YOU ARE

START WITH THE ASSESSMENT

$75, a written report from the pro you choose, and no commitment to anything longer until you have read it.
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