You need more than a blank sheet of paper to succeed in this business...

You need a step by step guide if you want to give your screenplay a fighting chance.

References

Tom Quinn, Director of Acquisitions, Samuel Goldwyn Films:

"Sandy Eiges... has a firm grounding in film and literature, and a solid narrative and visual sense...She is very highly regarded at our company, and has championed projects which have since gone on to become feature films."

Cathy Wischner-Sola, Vice President of Original Programming ,
TNT:

"I hired Ms. Eiges as a freelance story analyst and was very impressed with her work. She has a remarkable gift of language, a keen ability to synopsize and analyze, as well as a discerning eye for material. For our challenging development and slate of movies, I utilized [her] talents on our most prestigious projects. Her literary knowledge and unique insights were a great asset to our department. For example, she contributed to our highly successful A Christmas Carol from her first coverage on the Charles Dickens' short story through detailed script notes throughout the development process. ...Ms. Eiges possesses the utmost professionalism, grace, passion, intelligence and imagination. I...recommend her ...without qualification."

Chris Vogler, author of "The Writers Journey,"
former Director of Development for Fox 2000:

"I have known Sandy for almost ten years and it has been one of my most valued professional relationships...she is a first-rate analyst of story...an effective critic and collaborator, who has helped many other writers come closer to their dreams. I often refer clients to her with confidence that she will give an insightful, truly helpful, and totally professional analysis. She knows story from the inside out, starting with a keen observation of human nature."

Graeme Cowley, producer, Kiwi Films:

"(Sandy's) thorough analysis of the project, knowledge and understanding of story structure and visualization was impressive...she has displayed considerable understanding of visualization and...knowledge of character development and dramatic structure..."

Eric Sentell, screenwriter:

"Sandy's expert analysis and direction lifted me to a plateau I've attempted to reach for over a decade. Her in depth and brilliant evaluation helped me strengthen my plot and develop my characters beyond my expectations."

Victoria Wooden, television writer:

"Hi Sandy,

I just wanted to tell you thank you for your informative and carefully thought through script analysis of my spec (Friends) script...

I'm a little embarrassed to admit that since so many of my friends were so enthusiastic about the script, I was a little hesitant to accept criticism at first.

However, everything you said was clearly backed up with indisputable knowledge and understanding of the art of storytelling and professional script organization, and what you said also reinforced many points I'd heard mentioned before in lectures or books.

Sometimes, though I try my best to be objective, I think its not always easy to see little problems with story line that someone else such as you can recognize. I like to think that perhaps my friends also noticed some of the things you mentioned, but perhaps just didn't have the experience and training to articulate such fine points in script criticism.

Anyway, thanks again. I'm going to get to work on putting your suggestions into practice in the script!

Victoria Wooden

Hi Sandy,

Thank you. Thank you!! Thank you!!!! You are the greatest! My script just won Best Feature Screenplay for Kids at the Moondance International Film Festival. You were such a terrific help in that final tweaking. I learned so much from you and hope to keep the ball rolling. I'm now working with a producer that really likes it!! Onward...and thanks

Pam Dulgar
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Dear Sandy,

"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for writing such a helpful book. I have read other script-writing books and tried to apply the techniques they suggested, but there always seemed to be something missing and I could never grasp the concept enough to do anything with what the author was “teaching”. Now, after reading just a few pages of your book things are finally starting to “click” into place. I have a 1 page synopsis, written in the present tense that (to me) flows perfectly. What a great feeling! ....I will finally complete the script that I have wanted to write for many years now."

- Marlene B.

"Hi Sandy,

I recently purchased and downloaded your book on screenwriting and am really enjoying it. This is the best book on the subject I've read so far. It is clear,concise and covers all the important areas of screenwriting. I've gone through some of the exercises and would like to know your thoughts on my idea. Can we schedule a quick pitch appointment? I think this would be most helpful. Thanks."

- Ralph H.

"Dear Sandy,

...I am midway through your book on how to turn a story idea into a good screenplay, and I can't thank you enough for all the tips that I've read in your book so far. I recently got this story idea, based pretty much on a real-life happening, that I started to write down thanks to the hints you offer, because until now I was really "with hands tied" as to where and how I should start, and what things I should and should not do with the screenplay. I have read many other explanatory how-to books on this area, but none of them helped me as much as yours did..."

- Jacob G.

"Hi Sandy,

I am in the process of reading "HOLLYWOOD SCRIPT WRITING: HOW TO BIRTH YOUR IDEA INTO A BANKABLE SCREENPLAY". There is a plethora of books/articles etc. out there, but in my opinion, yours is head and shoulders above the rest. The publication is informative and very enjoyable to read...
Thanks, Sandy!"

- Robert S.

"Brilliant, masterful, I appreciated your comments...You have a positive outlook and that is much appreciated. You have added fuel for the imagination and I am ready to go to work..."

- Ken P.

"Sandy,
The scriptwriting book you wrote is clear and also inspiring to me. I
just had to send you this thank you note.

You write really well...Very good stuff.

...You have packed so much practical experience into [these]...pages...I have started some sketches of stories. I'm motivated. One hour per day. Same time every day. You've helped me to know where I am going.

Thank You So Very Much,