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The Australian Writers’ Guild is proud to offer our members a Script Assessment service.

After extensive consultation with development professionals working in film, TV and theatre, we have designed a script assessment service to give members constructive and balanced evaluation of their draft scripts.

AWG provides members with a number of choices to suit their experience level and the stage of their script’s development. This includes three tiers of assessment and a range of reporting and consultation options. Australia’s leading assessors ensure a high quality of assessment and efficient turnaround.

To access our Script Assessment service, please email admin@awg.com.au. All files should be formatted in courier font, size 12. Additional pages may incur a fee.

Assessment types

Tier	Member Submission	Assessor Feedback	Price*
Tier A: Written Report	20-30 pages + 1 line and 1 paragraph synopsis	2-3 pages written feedback	$275
Tier B: Written Report	45-65 pages + 1 line and 1 paragraph synopsis	Max 4 pages written feedback	$385
Tier B: Face-to-face	45-65 pages + 1 line and 1 paragraph synopsis	45 mins face-to-face + 2 pages written feedback	$385
Tier C: Written Report	up to 120 pages + 1 line and 1 paragraph synopsis	Max 6 pages written feedback	$495
Tier C: Face-to-face	up to 120 pages + 1 line and 1 paragraph synopsis	1 hour face-to-face + 2 pages written feedback	$495
Follow Up: Phone Consultation		45 minutes on phone	$110
Follow Up: Face-to-face		60 minutes on Zoom	$165

* GST inclusive

Tier A: Written Report

We encourage first-time and emerging writers to consider Tier A. You may also benefit from this level if you’ve embarked on a new script, and need a litmus test before you continue – or if you have a treatment you’d like assessed.

Writers provide a one-line and a one-paragraph synopsis and up to 30 pages of a draft script or treatment. The AWG assessor provides a maximum of 3 pages of written feedback.

Assessment Fee: $275

Tier B: Written Report

The Tier B report is designed for members who have written a TV script and are seeking feedback on their draft. This tier is ideal for, but not limited to, those who aspire to write for commercial TV or streaming services.

Writers provide a one-line and a one-paragraph synopsis and a draft script they are developing (up to 65 pages). The AWG assessor provides a maximum of 4 pages of written feedback.

Assessment Fee: $385

Tier B: Face-to-face

Face-to-face meetings are very popular with both our assessors and writers. They often find it’s a dynamic, fast way to tap fresh creative reservoirs and lay waste to writing blocks.

Writers provide a one-line and a one-paragraph synopsis and a full draft script of the project they are developing. The AWG assessor provides a 2 page report and meets with the writer for a 45 minute face-to-face meeting.

Assessment Fee: $385

Tier C: Written Report

The Tier C report is recommended for more established writers, and those who’ve been assessed before. This tier is suitable for feature film or theatre scripts and is useful in a broader industry development context.

Writers provide a one-line and a one-paragraph synopsis and a full draft script they are developing. The AWG assessor provides a maximum of 6 pages of written feedback.

Assessment Fee: $495

Tier C: Face-to-Face

Face-to-face meetings are highly regarded by our members as an easy way to exchange ideas and seek immediate feedback/insight from our experienced assessors.

Assessment Fee: $495

Follow-up Consultations

From time to time, writers require clarification or further discussion with an assessor with regard to the feedback on their project. A follow-up consultation (45 mins over the phone or 60 mins face-to-face) is available for an additional fee. Not all assessors will be available for this service.

Phone Consultation Fee: $110

Face-to-Face Consultation Fee: $165

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