Screenwriting Evaluation Service for Screenwriters

(BERKELEY, CA) --- In the footsteps of the Manuscript Evaluation Service, UC Berkeley Extension Online has developed a new online service designed to aid screenwriters with their first full draft before presenting it to agents, studios or production companies. This is a special enrollment service led by UC Berkeley Extension instructor and screenwriting story analyst, Lisa Rosenberg. Guidance and critique are provided via online chats, making this globally accessible to serious screenwriters with a finished first draft.

"Screenwriting Evaluation: First Review" is a consultation service for preparing screenplays for delivery to agents, studios and other industry professionals. Each writer receives a comprehensive written analysis of the submitted work, which includes comments focusing on the strength of the story elements and the commercial viability, as well as recommendations for revising and marketing.

Lisa Rosenberg is the service's screenplay reviewer. She is an award-winning screenwriter and veteran story analyst, specializing in serious drama. As a story analyst for Hollywood, she has read thousands of scripts in every genre. Ms. Rosenberg has also taught screenwriting, story analysis and screenplay adaptation, and continues to read and develop scripts on a private basis. Currently, she is writing a novel that she plans to adapt for the screen. Ms. Rosenberg has more than 40 produced credits for film, public television, video, the Internet and CD-ROM.

This is a special enrollment service; potential participants should read the service’s FAQ which is linked to the course description online. Any additional questions or requests for additional information regarding this program need to be directed to manuscript@ucxonline.berkeley.edu. The e-mail should include the writer's name and any specific questions the writer may have.

UC Berkeley Extension Online offers over 200 online and distance learning courses for lifelong, college and high school students. For a complete description of any course offered by UC Berkeley Extension Online, please go to http://learn.berkeley.edu to visit the online course catalog.