Need feedback on your script with someone who prides themselves on vibing with your story?
I'm a credited screenwriter who understands plot and craft.
You might be a non-lgbtq+ writer who needs guidance on your screenplay. I can help with that (with a side of sensitivity reading if you want too).
Maybe you're an lgbtq+ screenwriter who needs feedback from someone who is also queer?
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
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.
Script Notes Services & Prices
Services & Prices
If you'd like a sensitivity/authenticity read with your script, please click here.
Script notes usually take a couple of weeks, but please get in touch if you need them sooner as I may be able to accomodate.