Script Consultancy Testimonials

‘I worked with Philip Shelley over a period of six months and recommend him highly. His reports and guidance helped me realise my vision for my first screenplay, Being Hope, a drama about two sisters. It took several attempts to generate a draft that Philip was happy with but his exacting standards had a great outcome – Philip passed the script to a couple of his contacts and the upshot is that Ceri Meyrick of the BBC Writers Academy has taken an interest in me and has invited me to pass her my next piece of work. It’s a fantastic result for a new writer and one I wouldn’t have achieved without Script Consultant. Thank you Philip!’
Sally Shaw, screenwriter.

‘When I felt like a lost soul in the wilderness with my script, Philip gently guided me in the right direction.
The reports he provides are extremely insightful and feel very personal. I would have no hesitation in recommending him
whatever stage you have reached in your journey into writing for television.‘
Jo Frank – screenwriter

‘Philip makes me raise my game. I’m confident that his advice to simplify my story and create three-dimensional, idiosyncratic characters will help me to deliver the script that opens doors.‘
Julia Howe, screenwriter.

“…The NYPD Blue script got me accepted onto the Carlton Screenwriters Course where I met Philip Shelley who really supported me and in the end up got me my first paid writing job and used his contacts to get me an agent…” -
Terry Cafolla, Screenwriter (Holy Cross, BBC; Messiah, BBC; Law & Order (Kudos/BBC) http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/11_16/blastni/mtp_tcafolla.shtml

“I’ve worked with Philip on a number of projects over the last 10 years, all of which have been enjoyable and collaborative experiences. He’s that rare beast: an editor confidently on the side of the writer trying to produce their best work, while also maintaining an independent and objective viewpoint” – Matthew Bardsley, Screenwriter (The Bill, ITV; Making Waves, ITV; Casualty, BBC; Dangerfield, BBC)

‘Hi Philip

I just wanted to say thank you for your report. I didn’t get back to you because once I’d read your comments and considered them in detail, as your suggestions made perfect sense, I just went ahead and reworked the script with your comments in mind. Now I feel a lot more confident that the script’s ready to send out.
Thanks again. I have been letting other writers know how helpful your feedback was…

With best wishes

Lucy’
Lucy Kaya, Screenwriter

‘Hi Philip

This is a thank you letter. I have finally finished my calling card script. On the basis of what you’ve said in your reports I’ve shortened it, sharpened it, got rid of some boring characters. I’ve also done synopses for the next six episodes which was a challenge and made me rethink bits of the original. In short you were a brilliant midwife.

Also your reports made me see what my biggest failing will be as a writer — as I’ve written theatre scripts for 30 odd years for a variety of companies, I don’t think my main problems will be with character but with plotting and making a riveting story. My other issue, coming from a theatre background, is that my first instinct is to think dialogue – it’s been a bit tough moving into pictures and non verbal scenes.

Anyway, thanks again for your wonderful support and positive feedback. I hope we meet again in the future.

Cheers,

Clair’
Clair Chapwell, Screenwriter

Hi Philip

Many thanks for your report. It clearly explains both what works and what needs work, and is packed full of useful insights. Thanks to your positive feedback, I’ve now got a clear idea of where and how to focus my efforts, and can get cracking on my next draft with confidence that the script is heading in the right direction. I’ll definitely be sending more scripts your way!

All the best

James

James Coleman, screenwriter

Frank Arnot & Alyson Conway, screenwriters