NYC SCREENWRITER
 
REVIEWS --
"Taking Steven's course jump started my project.  He has helped me craft all phases of the script from finding the story to creating the characters.  His talent, generosity, and support are unmatched.  I am a first time screen writer, and I am thrilled to be accomplishing my vision in so short a time.  Arvanites is truly a star!"
JANE RANZMAN- WRITER


"Steven did a wonderful job in assessing what was right and wrong in my script.  His coverage was amazing!  Not only did he provide detailed notes, but he spent time on the phone with me going over what worked and what didn't.  And he gave me suggestions on how to fix it. Taking a quote from "Analyze This": "You have a gift ... yes, you do. Yes, You Do!
JD DEJESUS - WRITER




Please REVIEW my credentials
  
SERVICES OFFERED:

1- IN-DEPTH SCRIPT ANALYSIS
    WITH ONE HOUR TALK TIME

2 - BRAIN STORMING SESSION
     WITH 45 MINUTE OF PHONE TIME

3 - LOGLINE CONSTRUCTION
      WITH 45 MINUTES PRIVATE PHONE TIME

4 -  SIX-WEEK PRIVATE COACHING
       COMPLETE YOUR SCRIPT FROM IDEA TO FADE  OUT:
           SEVEN + HOURS OF  PRIVATE COACHING           
     
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1- SCRIPT ANALYSIS
      my most popular service

Why You Need My In -Depth Analysis

A Coverage Report is the standard industry tool used by the Hollywood executive to determine which scripts they will read and which will be tossed.  Most often you never see this critique.  It’s filed away and you’re left asking, “what happened?”  Don’t take that risk, Hollywood doesn't read a script twice!

Any material that enters the Hollywood system gets tracked and if one major studio or producer passes, the negative feedback can spread like a ripple on a pond and your work is soon dead all over town.  Don't give them a chance to say "no", hit them with your best possible work, the first time!

TO GET THE COVERGE YOU NEED FOR A $ALE, FIRST YOU NEED IN-DEPTH SCRIPT ANALYSIS

 

 

 

 

My analysis is private; no one else will ever see it.  I email it directly to you.  My turnaround time for coverage is 7-10 business days. 

OVERREACHING NOTES: (emailed at the end of our session) analyzing overreaching issues including: STRUCTURE ISSUES, DAILOUGE and a MARKETABLITY REPORT.

ANALYTICAL PLAN:  After we identify the trouble spots, I give you a blueprint forward to create a final draft that will knock your script outta the park and into the hands of a producer.

LINE EDITS: I pen mark your script to include grammar/spelling goofs, continuity problems and instant impressions; all valuable tools for your successful rewrite.

 However, what makes my service unique is my one hour+ phone talk time.
 
I brainstorm script solutions, solve "story rot" and provide creative alternatives for what ails your script.  I never judge I only help.

These aural tools provide the foundation for your script revision.

* Guaranteed 7-business day Turnaround!

COST: $275.00
MEMBER PRICE: $199.00

  
2 - BRAIN STORMING SESSION

 Got a great idea but you're stuck?

 Have a killer concept but need a creative push 

 Want to kick your creative inspiration into high gear?

Try my 45 minute, on the phone, idea free-for-all session.  We will brain storm solutions, resolutions and a fantastic ending.  We will make your idea into a “high concept” script that will earn box office gold!

Best of all ideas discussed are yours to keep!

COST: $95
MEMBER PRICE: $55.00
 

 

 

 

 

3 -  LOGLINE CONSTRUCTION

The competition is fierce!  Having the kick-butt logline will get your script noticed.  Otherwise, it will be tossed into the slush pile.

In one hour I can get your logline constructed and ready to go!

Each logline requires three essential elements.  Let me show you how it's done.

COST: $110.00
MEMBER PRICE: $65.00

4 - SIX WEEK PRIVATE COACHING

You have the perfect idea for a “big box office” screenplay.  It’s swimming around in your head.  You sit at the keyboard and…stare at the blank screen.

That's where I can help! In eight weeks time our private sessions (office phone hours included) will get your script written and prepped to $ell.  

I offer a one-on-one six session private coaching service that will take you from inception to completion.

I will be your private teacher, muse and adviser.  Be assured our sessions are 100% private!  All ideas/solutions/story concepts generated during our course work are yours to keep.

Requirements:  You must make a commitment to finish our private work and devote enough BIC - Butt in Chair time to finish your script.

I encourage you to bring a recording device.  Ideas flow fast & furious.  I want you to take advantage of every usable morsel.

Please review my credentials. 

WEEK ONE PROJECT:
concept generation

We discuss: idea, theme, story, genre, marketability, goals and writer's block issues.  I am your mentor, muse and script therapist.  I will compassionately listen and address your professional scripting needs.
 
We render a “construction blueprint” for our course work detailing your expectations and how to achieve course work goals.   Finally, I provide a take home worksheet tailored to the first session.  It leads us to our week two project.

 Included: 75 "Office Hour" Minutes

WEEK TWO PROJECT:
logline construction

The foundation -- the blueprint -- the ground floor of your script.  It will inform all our course work to come.

We Identify: 

  ü Your Protagonist

  ü Your Mission

 

 

 

 

 ü Your Antagonist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
With these essential elements in place we can now start structuring and detailing your idea into outlining.

  Included: 60 "Office Hour" Phone Minutes

 

 

 

 

 WEEK THREE PROJECT:
let the outlining begin!

 When you build a home you start with the blueprint. Now the blueprints are laid out and the construction crew moves in.

We discuss:

   ü Developing a successful Three Act structure 
  ü Construct twelve “statement goals” for your script 
 ü Writing obstacles and solutions 

We detail the "skeleton" of your script.  Once we have a solid structure then we can fill-in story details -- the fun part!


 Included: 60 "Office Hour" Phone Minutes

WEEK FOUR PROJECT:
we go deeper!

      ü Expand your twelve “statement goals” into mini-conflicts 

    ü Identify your B-Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

          ü Exercises to keep your protagonist front and center

           ü Force the antagonist do the dirty work
Check-In Mini-Session:

How are you feeling about your writing?  Your frustrations?  Your triumphs?  Your needs?

Included: 60 "Office Hour" Phone Minutes

 WEEK FIVE PROJECT:
it all takes shape!

   ü Expand mini-conflicts into multi-complex paragraphs

   ü Identify any muddle in the middle

 

 

 

 

   ü Check on the skeleton of your script

 

 

 

 

        ü Concoct a perfect ending

 

 

 

 

         ü Check theme "texture" of the script

 

 

 

 

  Included: 60 "Office Hour" Phone Minutes

WEEK SIX PROJECT:
show time!

We take a two-week hiatus.

During this time you use our six weeks of private coaching and encouragement to write a comprehensive first draft of your script. 
I assure you from my teaching experience this is not only feasible but doable.  With our intensive preparation complete, the actual writing will be the fun part; your validated license to create.

Then –

I take over.  I read your script, provide analysis, constructive critique and comprehensive analytical notes.

Lastly –

We devise a “battle plan” for your second draft and discuss the smartest way to market your finished project.

Included: 60 "Office Hour" Phone Minutes

TUITION COST: $795.00  
MEMBER PRICE: $650.00