Friday, February 1, 2013

Writer's Check List

Hello, everyone!

Below you will find a writer's check list. This is a list of things to check for in my script or novel.


  • How strong is your first line? Make sure you lead off with something that will catch an agent or editor from the very beginning.
  • Do you start with a dream scenario? Because that's a quick path to rejection.
  • Does your story have an engaging hook?
  • Are you telling instead of showing? Remember the old writing adage "show don't tell."
  • Double check your point-of-view. Make sure you don't have any errors or shifts in POV.
  • Make sure your characters have depth.
  • Is there a lack of beats for pacing and description?
  • Check for stilted dialogue.
  • Are there inadequate descriptions of characters and settings (or details that are introduced to the reader too late?)
  • Are you starting the main action too soon?
  • Are you going into flashbacks too early in the story?
  • Do you jump to a new viewpoint character too early?
  • Is there enough conflict?
  • Is there something at stake for your hero?





I have been getting a lot of request for loglines. I give different prices . Since I have so many requests for this service, I decided to set a single fix price.

Logline: $5.00 Flat Fee

A synopsis or summery is required. It well be used to form the logline. The logline is just one line.



Screenplays

Critique: $50.00 Flat Fee, 

 Includes evaluating the basis elements of a script

  •  Introduction
  •  Development
  •  Climax
  •  Conclusion
  • Character development 
  •  Mid point development

Critiques also provide suggestions for improvements and enhancement. 



Payments are made by Paypal or cashier check by mail.


Other services are at regular price.



Query Letters: $25.00 Flat Fee  


Editing: $46.00 Flat Fee
  •  Evaluating formatting to industry standards
  •  Spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc.

Turnaround time:

Editing: 2 weeks

Critique: 2 weeks
Query Letters: 2 weeks


Feel free to contact me at ahicks4298@q.com or  ahicks4298@msn.com.
Feel to call me at (360) 696-4298. Ask for Frances.

I also critique and edit books. I am currently organizing the service prices for working on books. If you are interested in me critiquing or editing a novel you have written, feel free contact me.
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