Script Notes for LGBTQ+ writers
Are you looking for script notes that won't make you go, UGH?
As a queer writer myself, I've been there. I know what it's like to send your script out, only for the feedback to focus on the queerness of the characters, at the expense of any constructive help.
You too have probably, at some point, felt nervous sending your script to someone who may not understand your work because they don't identify as lgbtq+. Which leads to you fighting for your story in ways you didn't think you'd have to.
Ever had comments such as
- Why is this queer character doing [insert specifically queer thing]?
- Why is this lgbtq+ character happy? There's more drama to be had if they “come out”.
- Gay men don't act like that. All my gay friends are also drag queens, why isn't he?
- Why is this woman suddenly a lesbian? No, I've never heard of bisexuality, what's that?
Finding a reader to give script notes, where the subtleties of an lgbtq+ life isn't lost on them, isn't easy. Having to convince readers that what the community DOES NOT actually need, is yet another traumatic coming out story, can be exhausting
But it doesn't have to be that way.
You've come to the right place. I pride myself on vibing with writers and their stories, so you can rest assured you've got someone that's in YOUR corner.
So, dear lgbtq+ sibling, I got you. I understand that, as queer writers, we often (but not always) want our stories, themes, characters and messages to give insight into life on the lgbtq+ spectrum, but not be focussed on them. I am well versed in pretty much everything lgbtq+, and have a very gay open mind to anything I don't.
So you can rest assured I will give you the script notes you need to help your queer story shine.
