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LINE EDIT SERVICE

SHARPEN EVERY LINE.
STRENGTHEN EVERY PAGE.

Get detailed, on-the-page edits from a professional screenwriter — so your dialogue, action lines and scene writing feel cleaner, sharper and more professional.
$399
TV LINE EDIT
$599
FEATURE LINE EDIT
HUMAN CRAFTED SCRIPT EDITING FROM REAL WORKING SCREENWRITERS · BASED ON 400+ CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Human Crafted
Human Crafted. Always.
Line Edit service
THE PROBLEM

YOUR STORY MAY BE WORKING. BUT IS THE WRITING DOING IT JUSTICE?

Sometimes the big pieces are already in place. The concept is clear. The structure is holding. The characters are alive. The scenes are doing what they need to do.
But the script still doesn’t read like a professional draft. The dialogue may be a little too direct. The action lines may be too long. The description may be slowing the read. Or the writing may simply need a sharper, more confident pass.

That’s where a Line Edit comes in.

A professional line edit
WHERE IT SITS

NOT COVERAGE. NOT PROOFREADING. A PROPER WRITING POLISH.

Script Coverage tells you what’s working and what isn’t at story level. Proofreading catches typos, grammar issues and formatting slips. A Line Edit sits between the two.
It’s a craft-focused edit of the writing itself: dialogue, description, action lines, rhythm, clarity, tone and readability.
THE THREE LEVELS

Script Coverage

The story: structure, character, stakes.

Line Edit

The writing: dialogue, description, rhythm, clarity.

Proofread

The page: typos, grammar, formatting.

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

WHAT IS A LINE EDIT?

A DETAILED ON-THE-PAGE EDIT OF THE WRITING ITSELF

Your script will be read by a professional screenwriter who will make direct edits and comments throughout the draft. We look closely at action lines, dialogue, scene description, clarity, rhythm, tone, repetition, overwriting, underwritten moments, readability and whether each line earns its place on the page.

The goal is simple: to help the script read more professionally without sanding away what makes it yours.

WHAT MAKES OUR LINE EDIT DIFFERENT?

REAL SCREENWRITERS ONLY

Edited by someone who writes

Your script is edited by a professional screenwriter who understands how screenplay pages need to move, breathe and land.
VOICE-SENSITIVE EDITS

Sharper, not flatter

We’re here to sharpen your writing, not flatten it. The aim is to make your voice clearer, cleaner and more effective.
ON-THE-PAGE PRECISION

Work you can see

You’ll see the work directly in the script: specific edits, comments and suggestions exactly where they matter.
PRACTICAL CRAFT IMPROVEMENT

You learn your habits

A Line Edit helps you see your habits as a writer — where the read drags, where dialogue can sharpen and where clutter gets in the way.
CHOOSE YOUR LINE EDIT SERVICE

PICK THE SERVICE THAT FITS YOUR SCRIPT FORMAT

TV LINE EDIT
$399
BEST FOR
TV scripts up to 65 pages.
On-the-page edits up to 65 pages
Detailed line-by-line edits
Action line and dialogue polish
On-the-page comments and suggestions
Feedback from a professional screenwriter
Three free follow-up questions
FEATURE LINE EDIT
$599
BEST FOR
Feature scripts up to 125 pages.
On-the-page edits up to 125 pages
Detailed line-by-line edits
Action line and dialogue polish
On-the-page comments and suggestions
Feedback from a professional screenwriter
Three free follow-up questions
TURNAROUND, CHOSEN AT CHECKOUT
Standard is about 14 days. A 3-day rush is available on both services, not including weekends — $599 for TV, $799 for feature.
If your script is longer than the page limit, you can purchase extra pages during checkout at $4 per additional page.
WHAT YOU GET

A FOCUSED, PAGE-LEVEL POLISH

Designed to make the script read cleaner, faster and more professionally.
01

Line-by-line edits

Detailed edits directly on the page, focused on dialogue, description, action lines, clarity and flow.
02

Stronger action lines

Tighter description, less clutter, clearer action and a more visual, immediate read.
03

Sharper dialogue

Feedback on rhythm, subtext, repetition, exposition and whether each character’s voice is coming through.
04

Improved readability

A cleaner, faster, more professional read from page one to fade out.
05

Feedback from a pro screenwriter

Your edit is handled by someone who understands screenplay craft from the inside.
06

Three free follow-up questions

Once you’ve reviewed your Line Edit, you can ask three follow-up questions by email.
HOW IT WORKS

SIMPLE, FOCUSED, AND BACK IN BETTER SHAPE

Designed to get your script back to you in better shape.
STEP 01

Choose your service

Pick either TV Line Edit or Feature Line Edit, depending on the length and format of your script.
STEP 02

Select your screenwriter

Choose from our available pros based on genre, experience and the kind of edit you’re looking for.
STEP 03

Upload your script

Send us your screenplay in professional screenplay format, along with any specific concerns or questions.
STEP 04

Get your edited script

Receive your script back with detailed on-the-page edits and comments, focused on sharpening the writing line by line.
STEP 05

Keep improving

After you’ve reviewed the edit, send up to three follow-up questions by email so you can keep moving with clarity.
WHO IS A LINE EDIT FOR?

AND WHEN IT ISN’T THE RIGHT CALL

A LINE EDIT IS FOR YOU IF…
You already have a completed draft
You want your script to read more professionally
You need sharper action lines or dialogue
You’re preparing to submit
You want specific edits directly inside the script
PROBABLY NOT IF…
You need big-picture story feedback on structure, character, stakes or commercial potential. In that case Script Coverage is the better starting point.
You want the reader’s live reaction scene by scene rather than edits to the prose. That’s Margin Notes.
SCRIPT READER PRO’S INDUSTRY EXPERTS

MATCH YOUR SCRIPT’S GENRE WITH A PRO SCREENWRITER

Pick one of our pros to perform your service depending on their genre specialty. These are the available pros for this service.
Dash Finley

Dash Finley

GENRE SPECIALITIES
Thriller, Horror, Drama
PRO EXPERIENCE
Worked with/hired by Doug Liman, Stanley Weiser, Jason Kliot.
PRO SERVICES
Script doctor, script reader, mentor.
Cody Smart

Cody Smart

GENRE SPECIALITIES
Dramedy, Comedy, Drama
PRO EXPERIENCE
Sold many scripts, extensive ghost writing, UCLA instructor.
PRO SERVICES
Script doctor, script reader, mentor.
Aleisha Brooks

Aleisha Brooks

PRO EXPERIENCE
Writer, editor. Government Lies, LA I Kinda Like You.
PRO SERVICES
Final Proofread, Complete Reformat, Line Edit.
Adam Balsam

Adam Balsam

PRO EXPERIENCE
Film & TV writer. Murphy Brown, Animal Trax.
PRO SERVICES
Final Proofread, Complete Reformat, Line Edit.
SUCCESS STORIES

WHAT WRITERS SAY ABOUT OUR LINE EDIT SERVICE

“I ordered a Line Edit and was blown away by the insightful feedback. My script improved drastically!”
JASON CHAN
HAPPY CUSTOMER
“The level of detail in the line edits was impressive. It’s clear they understand the craft.”
SONJA CROCKFORD
HAPPY CUSTOMER
QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does a Line Edit take?

Standard turnaround is about 14 days. A 3-day rush is available at checkout on both services, not including weekends.

How do I know this service is worth the investment?

Our Line Edit service provides specific, actionable feedback rooted in firsthand industry experience. Check out our testimonials to see how we’ve helped other writers succeed.

Why should I choose Script Reader Pro?

Unlike many services, our edits are done by professional screenwriters, not anonymous readers. You’ll know exactly who is working on your script and can select the editor whose expertise best matches your genre.

What’s the difference between a Line Edit and Margin Notes?

A Line Edit changes the writing: we make direct edits to dialogue, description and action lines. Margin Notes record a reader’s reaction as they move through the script, scene by scene. Line Edit is about the prose; Margin Notes is about the experience.

What if my script is longer than the page limit?

TV Line Edit covers up to 65 pages and Feature Line Edit up to 125. If your script is longer, you can purchase extra pages during checkout at $4 per additional page.

Can you guarantee success?

While we can’t promise an agent or sale, we can ensure your script’s description and dialogue will significantly improve. Success in the film industry involves many variables, but our edits will put you on the right path.
READY?

MAKE EVERY LINE EARN ITS PLACE ON THE PAGE.

$399
TV LINE EDIT
$599
FEATURE LINE EDIT
NEED BIGGER-PICTURE FEEDBACK TOO?
A Line Edit is brilliant when the script is ready for a page-level polish. If you still need help with structure, character, conflict, pacing, stakes or the overall story engine, Script Coverage may be the stronger first step.
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