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Writers' Program Consultations
One-on-One Consultation Services
If you have a completed draft of a novel, screenplay, teleplay or treatment and need feedback for your work, you may consider a one-on-one consultation with a Writers’ Program instructor.
Consultations give you a full cover-to-cover read of your work, a written evaluation, and a follow-up conversation in person, via phone, or web chat.
This is ideal for writers who want to ensure their work is up industry standards before seeking representation, publication, entry into literary or screenwriting competitions, fellowships, and/or MFA programs.
How it works:
- Request a specific Writers’ Program instructor with whom you would like to work. An advisor can recommend one based on your project.
- Once an instructor is confirmed, he or she carefully reads and reviews your work and sends you a written evaluation.
- Arrangements are then made for a follow-up conversation in person, via phone, or by web chat (determined by the instructor).
Creative Writing Consultations
A creative writing consultation is ideal for writers who have a complete draft of their manuscript (including long and short fiction, poetry, nonfiction, plays, and children’s books).
Submission Format
Manuscripts must be double-spaced, single-sided, and typed in 12-pt. Times New Roman. Pages should be numbered and have a one-inch margin all around. For poetry and children’s books, please contact our office for guidelines.
Creative Writing Fees
Consultations are $10 per page with a $500 minimum fee.
Creative Writing Certificate graduates* receive 50% off a manuscript consultation within six months of certificate completion. Contact a Writers' Program student advisor for more information.
| Manuscript Length | Professional Feedback |
|
Up to 50 pages 51-100 pages 101-200 pages 201+ pages |
30-min consultation + 1-2 pages of notes 30-min consultation + 2-4 pages of notes 60-min consultation + 4-6 pages of notes 90-min consultation + 6-8 pages of notes |
Screenwriting Consultations
A script consultation is ideal for writers who want professional feedback on a completed draft of a treatment, TV spec or pilot, or feature film script.
Submission Format
Scripts should be typed in standard industry format. All pages must be numbered and typed in 12-point Courier; the screenplay or script should also include a title page with name, address, and date of submission.
| Type of Script | Professional Feedback | Fees and Page Limits |
|
Feature Film One-Hour TV Half-Hour TV Treatment |
90-min consultation + 4-6 pages of notes 60-min consultation + 2-4 pages of notes 60-min consultation + 2-4 pages of notes 60-min consultation + 2-4 pages of notes |
$775 (up to 120 pages) $650 (up to 65 pages) $575 (up to 52 pages) $550 (up to 15 pages) |
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