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Micki Pagano, Writer
"I submitted two queries for my own projects...I also used the editing service provided
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Virtual Pitch Fest strikes me as a win-win prospect."
Stacey Collins, Writer
From her article in Creative Screenwriting magazine
"I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I am really impressed with
your service. First, your turnaround for editing my query letter was fantastic.
Then, I sent out thirteen queries this afternoon and I received responses back from
nine of those queries within a matter of only a few HOURS. Even more encouraging
was the fact that out of those nine responses I received three requests for my script.
.333 is a pretty good batting average for query letters. I've tried a lot of different
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Todd Luongo, Writer
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-- especially David's creative guideline of a five business day limit for pros to
respond!"
Sandy Greenberg, Writer
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Michael Lea, Writer
“David, just wanted to let you know that I signed with Kathy Muraviov of The
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Jerrad Burford, Writer
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Daniel Manus
Clifford Werber Productions
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“I connected with a producer on your site who's now attempting
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Eddie Yaroch, Writer
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on Friday. By early that same afternoon, I had already netted four responses
... with two Industry Pros calling for reads. That's a 50% success rate. Awesome
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draw' returning his editing recommendations for one of my queries, which came with
the package."
Kevin Ray Crawford, Writer
“That was the quickest, easiest, most productive way to pitch I have ever experienced…Thank
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Megan Johnson, Writer
“I really appreciate the quick turn-around, especially in light of the fact
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to say that it was some of the best money I have ever invested...”
Suzanne Roquemore, Writer
I think that your service is a great tool for writers...it is
an awesome experience!
Anissa Pletz, Writer
"I have had two positive responses to five pitches, which is
a very good 'strike' rate...Thanks again for the site -- it's the best result I
have ever had using the internet."
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Joseph Olmo, Writer
"...Thank you for putting [on] this amazing site that is helpful, constructive and
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Christopher Bernard, Writer
"I thought I'd let you know that of the ten VPF emails I sent regarding Tail Spin,
I got five 'yes' responses. That 50% 'success' rate compares to zero responses -
to say either yes or no - to cold (or 'tepid'!) email queries, and I sent more than
a dozen. I've already spoken on the phone to one producer and am meeting with him
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Alan Brash, Writer
PRAISE FOR SCRIPTCOACH
"This has been a blast...I think you're a class act."
Matthew Schliesman, Writer
"Thank you for awesome, very clear and thoughtful notes...When the
student is ready the teacher appears...and here you are."
Richard Oshen, Writer
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and overall tone ideas are inspirational to me..."
Jeff Gallea, Writer
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US' too Script Pimp... and I have to say your approach is astounding and you know
exactly what we want and where we hope to be from A-Z. I can say for sure that we
will be working closely together until this script is on celluloid...finally an
analyst who possesses manners and respect his mother would be proud of..."
Anthony Furlong, Writer
"David...I will have to admit you have helped me more than words
can describe and I thank you for that..."
Andrew Blake, Writer
"Last night I read my original draft. Then I read what we have
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why I couldn't just use any L.A. script analyst for this screenplay."
David Weinberg, Writer
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thing."
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Stevie Long, Writer
"Starsky & Hutch"
"The Mind of the Married Man"
"David Zuckerman grabs a'hold of a screenplay like a wolverine
and won't let go until it's produced. That's why it would be to your advantage to
grab a'hold of David Zuckerman."
Billy Field, Writer
"Fame"
"The Lazarus Man"
"Caught in the Act"
"David, I can't thank you enough for providing me both with the opportunity
to hear your perspective on my story and for the notes you provided. They are invaluable...
I feel I'm now armed with what I need for re-writes and pitching. Your service has
in all ways been excellent. It makes submitting my script to a reader like going
into a test already knowing the questions -- and answers!"
Kathleen Cromie, Writer
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