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On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
Some of you know but most probably don't as well as writing I am looking to get into script editing, having enjoyed reviewing various peoples sketches and suggesting changes so looking to hone my skills.
So if anyone has anything that they wouldn't mind\ want me looking at I would appreciate it and of course Feedback on my feedback \ suggestions.
Please PM me if your interested in helping.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
You won't steal it will you?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
Quote: David Chapman @ March 13, 2008, 11:12 PMYou won't steal it will you?
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Not all you have my promise, in fact so naive of me didn't even thing about it till you said.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
How about being our agent too. Better make it secret though.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
Quote: David Chapman @ March 13, 2008, 11:19 PMHow about being our agent too. Better make it secret though.
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LOL I like that idea.
No, I am serious about this, someone suggested it and I think it's definitly something I'd enjoy doing, wether it's something I CAN do would like you guys help in this.
And for those who don't actually know me proper, there is no way I would steal any ideas, I will sign anything you want to say that.
But please, as I say, I need your help.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
Just a quick note, to say thanks to the people who sent scripts.
Keep 'em coming 
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Quote: dannyjb1 @ March 13, 2008, 11:26 PM
I will sign anything you want to say that.
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How about your will?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
I was thinking of starting a team of mercenaries, who go around helping people out. If you've got a problem, and no one else can help, and maybe you can find us....
Any one got any problems my team can help with?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
Well it's fair to warn you we are wanted by the US military for a crime we didn't commit...
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Quote: dannyjb1 @ March 21, 2008, 4:33 PMWell it's fair to warn you we are wanted by the US military for a crime we didn't commit...
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Is that you and Waldorf?
I hate his salads.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
I'd love to get into script editing, but how much of a background do you need? e.g. published works.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
I have only spoken to a few producers about it and it seems no set way in. The BBC do an offical course but I feel it is for people already in the biz.
I am just trying your my hand here and offering my serives, I enjoy it but don't know how good I am, if I am.
D
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, sootyj said:
I may take you up on that, so how does it work?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Rob B said:
Can I just commend Danny's editing to everyone. He managed to find a few points about my script, which given it's the best script ever written is quite a feat
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Seefacts said:
You won't get into script editing unless you're on the inside already, with a track record having done SOMETHING in the same genre as the script, I'd imagine.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Agree, and imagine that a lot of script editors have not only come from somewhere else inside the industry, but also are looking to it as good grounding into ultimately producing.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
Yep, I hear all this and from my research it is the traditional way though I do know some people who have got into it a non-traditional way.
And the way I see it, it doesn't hurt to practise and if I can help people with thier scripts then that, is a bonus too.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Tim Walker said:
Absolutely and all the best.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Organisations such as The Script Factory run training courses on script reading:
http://www.scriptfactory.co.uk/go/WhatWeDo/Article_438.html
http://www.scriptfactory.co.uk/go/WhatWeDo/Article_437.html
and have lots of industry contacts, so that I would think people doing well on their training courses might get recommended to production companies.
But most people I know who do script reading have a track record in writing. Not necessarily to the level of getting work filmed and produced, but if you've sent some scripts in to prodcos which they've liked, so that they trust you as a writer, they are much more likely to consider you for reading work.
I guess I'm talking here about script reading on behalf of prodcos (which is the usual route) rather than offering script consultancy to other writers, which is a different marketplace altogether (ie organisations like Euroscript).
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Most of em I know started off as secretaries. How's your dictation Danny??
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Well Danny gave my bits a good seeing to - then he looked at our script.
Some useful points which I will be addressing soon - with the agreement of Ms Rance.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Bussell said:
I had Danny take a look at my pilot, Grind Show, and he did a good job. Echoed a few concerns and came down hard on lines that didn't work. Recommended.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Andrew Clifford said:
Any or all of you might be interested to learn that I'm running an Introduction to Script Editing for Euroscript - just go to Euroscript's website, look at their courses, and you'll get more details. It's precisely aimed for people who are thinking of script editing, and want to get an idea of what it would entail. Agreed, it doesn't guarantee you a job, but it's a really good start and should be an interesting course. And it's pretty good value, a lot cheaper than the BBC! (I also have a background in comedy writing and will happily bring comedy script editing into greater prominence if there is interest in this area). It starts on April 22nd.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
Just want to add I have finally managed to clear my backlog, if anybody else wants to help me out as it were.
Thanks
Danny
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Quote: dannyjb1 @ April 17 2008, 12:07 PM BSTJust want to add I have finally managed to clear my backlog, if anybody else wants to help me out as it were.
Thanks
Danny
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What are you after Danny?
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
Quote: Marc P @ April 17 2008, 1:11 PM BSTWhat are you after Danny?
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I've been trying my hand at script editing peoples scripts for them, as it's something I'd like to get into more.
Quiet a few people have been helpful in submitting stuff and giving me feedback on my feedback.
D
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, jdubya said:
Danny just got back to me after reading a script of mine. I'd really gone blind to it and couldn't really think objectively about it any more.
Just like to say the feedback he gave me was very useful, he also made some good suggestions of gags and lines which could work as well as pointing out some which don't.
I really appreciate it and highly recommend him to anyone.
Cheers Danny
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Ladma said:
Danny looked over a script of our recently completed live show. It was really helpful getting some objective feedback and getting a different perspective. It was a long script but Danny gave detailed feedback which was really useful.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Robin Kelly said:
Quote: dannyjb1 @ April 17 2008, 1:17 PM BSTI've been trying my hand at script editing peoples scripts for them, as it's something I'd like to get into more.
Quiet a few people have been helpful in submitting stuff and giving me feedback on my feedback.
D
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Good luck Danny Boy, you certainly don't need to be in the biz already or a brilliant writer, they are two different skill sets. I know one unproduced writer who has well-known established writers as her reading clients.
But I think ALL writers should be doing what you're doing. Looking at what works or doesn't work in other people's scripts helps us see what to keep and cut from our own scripts. Do it often enough and your own writing will improve in leaps and bounds.
Also check out Micheál Jacob's Comedy Script Editor's Checklist on my site of web.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Marc P said:
I'm not sure about that last one on his list though!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Jude said:
I've just used Danny's services for my latest horror screenplay and I have to say, he did an excellent job.
Danny made some great points, questioned things, offered suggestions and spotted some things I hadn't.
Highly recommended.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, James Harris said:
I can also recommend Danny's services. He went through my sitcom script with a fine tooth comb, and pointed stuff out that I was probably too close to notice. Extremely helpful.
Thanks, Danny.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Pilot said:
Just got my drama script comments back last night and I was very impressed. It had a good balance of positives and negatives and has made me realise I need to focus on simplifying and clarifying the story as well as reducing the number of characters.
So all in all if you have a script to send don't hesitate.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, dannyjb1 said:
Hi guys,
Just want to say I'm really overwhelmed by the response to this and glad I am able to help people with this and a huge thank you.
I am gonna take a bit of a break from script reading for a moment because it has exceeded all expectations and not leaving a lot of time for writing of my own.
I will definitly return to it and gonna set up a website and everything as I enjoy it so much *COUGH* to any industry people reading... hehe...
Just want to say anyone who has scripts with me currently I WILL of course read them and endevour to have them back within 2 weeks.
Thanks again, you guys have been amazing.
Danny
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Marc P said:
Yeah well done Danny. It's a lot harder reading scripts and giving people good feedback than it is to write a script I reckon!
So thanks again and best of luck with the writing and the script doctoring!
Marc
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, David Chapman said:
Yes - Danny. Well done.
Maybe you should make a nominal charge although it could possibly get complicated.
But if you're doing this for people you want to get something out of it.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, willie garvin said:
My thanks also to Danny - he said lots of nice things and pointed out a couple of schoolboy errors. I feel far more encouraged having a stranger read my work and seem to approve over friends and family (who will just say nice things for fear of me hitting them), cheers Danny!
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, al_gernon said:
I had Danny look at my script and he also provided excellent feedback. Also got back to me within a few days! Well worth using.
Also used Dave Cohen, who was excellent and well worth the investment.
As someone else mentioned it's great to get unbiased feedback.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, Griff said:
Yes, I'll second Dave Cohen as a script reader, he does a great job.
On Wednesday 31st December 1969 GMT at 7:00 PM GMT, swerytd said:
Danny's done me a good job too. Well worth it. Cheers, Dan
Dan