Tag: score card
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Script Club – #7 – Detectorists
Notes by: Adam Harper Date: 18th August 2024 Writer(s): Mackenzie Crook Pages: 35 Genre: Comedy Script Download Score Card Plot Characters Tone Writing Score 3.5 4.5 4.5 4 Overall Score: 4 Plot Analysis The first episode of Detectorists introduces its characters in a way that immediately reveals their passions and, perhaps, their methods of escaping life’s more mundane responsibilities. Instead…
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Script Club – #6 – Aliens
Notes by: Adam Harper Date: 12th August 2024 Writer(s): James Cameron Pages: 105 Genre: Science Fiction Script Download Score Card Plot Characters Tone Writing Score 4 3.5 3.5 4 Overall Score: 4 Plot Analysis Cameron kicks things off with a bang—literally. The explosive dream sequence at the start is like a horror-movie wake-up call, ensuring we’re strapped in for a…
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Script Club – #5 – Peaky Blinders
Notes by: Adam Harper Date: 4th August 2024 Writer(s): Steven Knight Pages: 64 Genre: Drama, Thriller Script Download Score Card Plot Characters Tone Writing Score 4.5 4.5 5 4 Overall Score: 4.5 Plot Analysis Episode 1 of Peaky Blinders opens with a bang, seamlessly introducing us to the gritty world of the Shelby’s and their various schemes. The pacing…
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Script Club – #4 – Joker
Notes by: Adam Harper Date: 28th July 2024 Writer(s): Todd Phillips and Scott Silver Pages: 120 Genre: Drama, Thriller Script Download Score Card Plot Characters Tone Writing Score 5 4 4.5 4 Overall Score: 4 Plot Analysis The plot of Joker unfolds with a compelling mirror effect, where the first half meticulously sets the…
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Script Club – #2 – Living
**SPOILERS** Notes by: Adam Harper Date: 14th July 2024 Writer(s): Kazuo Ishiguro (based on Ikuru by Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto and Hideo Oguni) Pages: 108 Genre: Drama Download Script Score Card Plot Characters Tone Writing Score 4 4 4.5 4.5 Overall Score: 4.5 Plot Analysis The screenplay opens by immersing us in the corporate world…
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The Difference Between Script Coverage and Script Notes
In the world of script writing and screenwriting, feedback is crucial for transforming a good script into a great one. Aspiring screenwriters often encounter terms like “script coverage” and “script notes” during their journey. While both are essential tools in a writer’s arsenal, they serve different purposes. Understanding these differences can significantly impact how you…
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Understanding Your Script Feedback
Different readers and sites all seem to offer different breakdowns of your script. While I’m sure 99% of the time we are all looking at the same factors, it can cause confusion, especially if you’re just starting out and seeking screenwriting help. To help you understand your feedback from Script Corner Services, I will now…
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How to Fall in Love with Criticism
Do you ever see red when you hear things you don’t want to hear, not just talking about screenwriting criticism? Does a negative opinion of your hard work bring your mental health crashing down? If so, it’s time to embrace a new perspective: criticism is the sweet nectar that will elevate your script to the…
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Understanding Your Script Scorecard
When you use Script Corner services, you receive a scorecard that includes an overall score and individual scores for Plot, Character, Tone, and Writing. But what do these scores really mean? Score = 0 A score of 0 is rare. It means effort is either missing or needs a complete overhaul. If you do get…