To prepare for a step outline session, return to the client area.

If your service includes Premium Access to The Story Department, you will receive a username and password in the next few days. Contact me if you would like to have access immediately.

If your service includes Premium Access to The Story Department, you will receive a username and password in the next few days so you can start accessing the Premium areas of the web site.

If you haven’t already arranged a date and time for the consultation, please contact The Story Department today via phone or email. To find the contact details click here and go to the bottom of the page.

Choose from the following options:

1. Credit Card or PayPal
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2. Bank Deposit
OZZYWOOD Films
Bendigo Bank
Leichhardt Norton St
BSB: 633-000
A/C: 118406719

3. Bank Cheque
OZZYWOOD Films
P.O. Box 565
Lindfield NSW 2070

Choose from the following options:

1. Credit Card or PayPal
Click the PayPal button below and follow instructions. This will ensure you pay the right person and the right amount. You are not being charged any transaction fees (I am). You don’t need to sign up with PayPal to make a Credit Card Payment.

2. Bank Deposit
OZZYWOOD Films
Bendigo Bank
Leichhardt Norton St
BSB: 633-000
A/C: 118406719

3. Bank Cheque
OZZYWOOD Films
P.O. Box 565
Lindfield NSW 2070

If you only have $500 to spend, a few brief story consultations will be immensely more beneficial than a snap shot assessment.

$99 to $449

Option 1: Story Diagnosis ($99) = story session on synopsis/logline.
Option 2: Step Outline ($385) = story session on step outline.
Option 3: Kickstart Pack ($429) = (Option 1) + (Option 2).

$450 to $949

Option 4: Script Notes ($495) = story, style, format.
Option 8: First Draft Pack ($737) = (Option 1) + 2x(Option 2).
Option 9: Progress Pack ($748)= (Option 2) + (Option 4).

$950 +

Option 12: 2nd Draft Pack ($1,485) = (Opt. 1) + 3x(Opt. 2) + (Opt. 4)
Option 15: Intensive Pack ($2,563) = (Opt. 1) + 5x(Opt. 2) + 2x(Opt.4)
Option 17: Pro Pack ($5,940) = six months of intensive script coaching.

If you still can’t find what you need, try the full list by budget.

Alternatively, find services by time frame or script stage.

description:

This pack starts and ends with a detailed analysis of your screenplay. From the starting draft, we look at the characters and their journey, then strip the story down to a step outline. During four step outline sessions, characters, desires and conflicts are improved to a point the dramatic structure is as solid as can be. The resulting draft is analysed and revised.

objectives:

- to identify weaknesses in an existing screenplay
- to tackle story issues at the core, using outlines
- to design the character journeys in great detail
- to create a new draft screenplay from the final outline
- to prepare the resulting screenplay for marketing

turnaround(*):

- start: ten working days from receipt of materials and payment.
- completion: between four and five months from the start.

payment:

- 25% deposit, then equal monthly installments.
- methods accepted: PayPal, Direct Transfer, Bank Cheque, Credit Card(**)
- part-refunded if in conjunction with an other service (within one month).

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description:

This pack starts and ends with a detailed analysis of your screenplay. From the starting draft, we look at the characters and their journey, then strip the story down to a step outline. During two step outline sessions, characters, desires and conflicts are improved to a point the dramatic structure is as solid as can be. The resulting draft is analysed and revised.

objectives:

- to identify weaknesses in an existing screenplay
- to tackle story issues at the core, using outlines
- to design the protagonist’s character journey
- to create a new draft screenplay from the final outline
- to prepare the resulting screenplay for marketing

turnaround(*):

- start: ten working days from receipt of materials and payment.
- completion: between four and five months from the start.

payment:

- 25% deposit, then 3 equal monthly installments.
- methods accepted: PayPal, Direct Transfer, Bank Cheque, Credit Card(**)
- part-refunded if in conjunction with an other service (within one month).

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description:

For fast-performing writers who are confident about their dialogue and visual grammar skills.
This service keeps you on track with fortnightly outlining meetings, after an initial story diagnosis. During five intensive outlining meetings, the detailed story is fleshed out, to result in a final step outline. This will lay the foundations for the draft you will write during the final seven weeks.

objectives:

- to identify and eliminate any story issues
- to create a powerful protagonist
- to design believable characters and a healthy plot framework
- to deliver a close-to-final screenplay draft

turnaround(*):

- start: two working days from receipt of materials and payment.
- completion: four months after commencement.

payment:

- 20% deposit, then four equal monthly installments.
- methods accepted: PayPal, Direct Transfer, Bank Cheque, Credit Card(**)
- part-refunded if in conjunction with an other service (within one month).

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description:

A rough story concept or first draft is thorougly analysed on character and plot during the Story Diagnosis. Next, the detailed story is tested, re-written and refined during three consecutive, intensive Step Outline sessions. The final result is incorporated in a next draft and reviewed with detailed Script Notes.

objectives:

- to thoroughly analyse the story with major turning points.
- to properly develop all the story’s plot points.
- to write a next draft and revised it.

turnaround(*):

- commencement: two working days from receipt of first materials and deposit.
- full service must be taken within four months.

payment:

- equal monthly installments; or
- 30% on order, with submission of (first) materials, 30% after two months
- balance prior to commencement of the (last) consultation.
- methods accepted: PayPal, Direct Transfer, Bank Cheque, Credit Card(**)
- part-refunded if in conjunction with an other service (within one month).

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description:

An initial Story Diagnosis provides the required intelligence to start outlining with a vision. Two subsequent Step Outline sessions allow to rework the story in areas where it is flawed. The result will be a structure that can serve as the basis for a much healthier next draft.

objectives:

- to establish the main and supporting character arcs.
- to find the story’s major turning points.
- to analyse existing plot points, cut dead scenes and create new ones.
- to identify sequences, tighten and tweak the dramatic flow.

turnaround(*):

- first session: two working days from receipt of materials and payment.
- full service must be taken within eight weeks.

payment:

- 50% on order, with submission of (first) materials.
- balance prior to commencement of the (last) consultation.
- methods accepted: PayPal, Direct Transfer, Bank Cheque, Credit Card(**)
- part-refunded if in conjunction with an other service (within one month).

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(*) Estimated, based on past experience.
(**) Processing fee may apply.