What we offer

First we read your script. Attentively and with care.

Secondly, we write a detailed report on the script. The report will tell you if your writing meets industry standards. If not, we'll tell you what to fix and how to fix it.

Thirdly, we give you the opportunity to talk at length to your script editor, so you can ask all the questions you need to, concerning your writing and the industry at large.

Fourthly, and where appropriate, we'll put your work direct into the hands of one of London's top film agents. The agent will be able to market your work in both the UK and Hollywood.

Who we are

All our editors are film industry insiders, working for some of the major players in the UK film industry. In this role, they know exactly what film companies are looking for and which scripts will sell.

Also as successful screenwriters and/or novelists themselves, our editors know all about the joys and pains of the writing process itself. Their advice is therefore expert and sympathetic to your aims.

For more, see Film Editors.

Using our contacts

We are well connected with leading film and TV agents in London. These agents are also able to distribute your work in Hollywood, if appropriate. Whenever we get a script which we think has genuine market potential, we will do what we can to have you and your work represented by a leading agent.

TV projects

We are able to advise on TV drama, and some other categories of TV work, though not all. Please ask us whether we can help. If we can't, we'll give you an honest answer and suggest where else to go.


Fees and submission guidelines

Our charge for a full length movie manuscript is £250. This includes (i) a full report by a professional script editor, (ii) the opportunity to discuss your work with your editor, and (iii) our help in placing your work with an agent (if appropriate).

To submit your work, please simply send it to us with a cheque (see address below). If

you want to email your work, that's fine too. We won't even charge for printing.

Our address is The Writers' Workshop, Pritchards Cottage, Steeple Barton, Oxon OX25 4QP. Cheques payable to the Writers Workshop, please.

We can also accept payment by visa, mastercard, paypal or bank transfer. We are very happy to accept overseas clients, and do so frequently. The ideal format for work is the industry standard format. If you don't know what this is, just send it to us as it stands. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.