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Helping launch writing careers since 2010

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Nothing compares to a fresh set of eyes on your script before a rewrite!

Whether you’re a first-time writer or a seasoned veteran, coverage is one of the most important steps in preparing your project for the market, and getting a professional set of eyes on your work is crucial before you share it with the world. When submitting your work via the Launch Pad Coverage, not only will you receive invaluable feedback on your work from a team of professional readers, but you’ll also become eligible for our TB Recommends program. Our Recommends program works to identify scripts that receive a “Recommend” rating on their coverage and introduce the writer to the agents, managers, executives, producers and publishers who matter. While there is no obligation to be part of the Recommends program, previous participants have seen their recommended scripts set up with Warner Bros., Appian Way, Scott Free, Fox, Amazon, CBS, Anonymous Content, UCP and Paramount amongst others, and have signed with places such as CAA, WME, ICM, UTA, ESA, Paradigm, Energy Entertainment, Industry Entertainment and Madhouse Entertainment amongst others.

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Development Notes

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  • Cover Page
  • Logline
  • 2-3 pages of Comments
  • Market Comparison List
  • 12 Point Breakdown Grid
  • Writer & Script Grade

Pricing Options

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Buy Feature Coverage | $110Buy Pilot Coverage | $110

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Have a story you want to tell, but not sure if it’s working? Looking for some new ideas to get the wheels turning? If so, development notes are right for you! With 2-3 pages of detailed story notes, thoughts and comments on your script, as well as a market comparison and 12-point studio grid, this coverage helps identify what’s working, what needs more work, and offers a fresh perspective on your project. This package is not eligible for our TB Recommends program.
Every script begins with a story, and more often than not a writer will dive into the pages with a plan and an idea of where they want to go. However, as characters begin to take over, plot points take unexpected turns, and scenes that were once highlights now run long, sometimes it becomes clear that story you set out to tell has fallen by the wayside. Development Notes are here to help you get back on track.
Development Notes is intended for writers looking for a fresh set of eyes on the script. Focus is put into identifying how the plot plays out, how effectively the themes come across, and how efficiently the story works as a whole. The information writers receive will give them the tools needed to continue to rewrite and refine their scripts.

Studio Coverage

INCLUDING

  • Cover Page w/ Comments Summary
  • Logline
  • 1-2 page Synopsis
  • Character Breakdown
  • 2-3 pages of Comments
  • Market Comparison List
  • 12 Point Breakdown Grid
  • Writer & Script Grade

Pricing Options

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Buy Feature Coverage | $150Buy Pilot Coverage | $100Buy Manuscript Coverage | $275

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Looking for the industry standard in script coverage? Built from the same templates studios, networks and agencies use, this is the most popular coverage package around. In this package you will receive 2-3 pages of detailed story notes, thoughts and comments, a 1-2 page summary of your script, as well as a market comparison, a 12-point studio grid, a character breakdown, and a detailed breakdown on how your script is categorized from story to location and everything in between.
Whether you’re looking to get a fresh set of eyes on your script before a rewrite, looking to get some feedback in before sending your script off to potential agents and managers, or simply looking for unbiased professional feedback, we’ve got you covered.
The most common form of script coverage seen in the industry, Studio Coverage offers everything you need to help fine tune your script as well as prep a package to send to potential producers, agents, managers or executives. It will help you identify all the parts of your story that are working and marketable, as well as all the aspects that should be improved upon before your script is sent out.

Premium Coverage

INCLUDING

  • Cover Page w/ Comments Summary
  • Logline
  • 1-2 page Synopsis
  • Character Breakdown
  • 4-5 pages of Script Analysis
  • Market Analysis
  • 12 Point Breakdown Grid
  • Writer & Script Grade

Pricing Options

Starting at

Buy Feature Coverage | $225Buy Pilot Coverage | $175Buy Manuscript Coverage | $350

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Ready to get serious about your script? Our most popular coverage package expands on our Studio Coverage and focuses in on preparing your script for the market. With 4-5 pages of detailed story notes, thoughts and comments, a 1-2 page summary of your script, a detailed character breakdown, a comprehensive market analysis, a 12-point studio grid, a character breakdown, and a detailed breakdown on how your script is categorized from story to location and everything in between. When you’re ready for the market, this package is right for you.
The Premium Coverage provides you all the elements of our Studio Coverage and MUCH MORE! With an extra emphasis on development, the Premium Coverage delivers a more extensive script evaluation, analyzing what works and what does not work in your script.
Our Reader will utilize the elements of our 12 Point Breakdown Grid as a guide to identify all of the strengths and weaknesses of your script and try to provide insightful solutions to further the development of your overall story and script.
Through the Premium Coverage you will also receive a Market Analysis breakdown, allowing our Reader the chance to deliver targeted insight on how your script fits in the current market. Similar projects released and/or still currently in development will be provided and discussed when available, as well as what your project needs to find it’s own niche to be marketable and ready to shop around.

Story Analysis

INCLUDING

  • Cover Page w/ Comments Summary
  • Logline
  • 8-10 pages of Script Analysis
  • Market Analysis
  • 12 Point Breakdown Grid
  • Writer & Script Grade

Pricing Options

Starting at

Buy Feature Coverage | $275Buy Pilot Coverage | $225Buy Manuscript Coverage | $400

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Want the complete package? Our readers take an in-depth look at every aspect of your script from story to structure, to market and analysis, providing 8-10 pages of detailed story notes, thoughts and comments, an expanded market analysis report to track other projects like yours, as well as identify potential homes for your script, a complete character breakdown, a 12-point studio grid, and a detailed breakdown on how your script is categorized from story to location and everything in between.
Story Analysis is intended for the writer who really wants a detailed breakdown of all the individual aspects of their script, from characters and dialog to overall themes and pacing, this package offers all the information necessary to addressingess every tiny problem in your screenplay.
In addition to addressing problems, our readers will also provide detailed suggestions, based on industry experience, on possible fixes as well as suggestions to enhance what is already working in your script.

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When do I get my coverage?

All feature scripts and pilots will be returned to writers in 14 days or less, while manuscripts and comic book scripts will be returned in 20 days or less.
Need your coverage back quicker? We offer 10 day, 5 day, 3 day, and overnight rushes on most all of our coverage packages. Just select your rush options at during check out

What do I get back?

Every coverage package is different, and there are a series of advanced add-ons to enhance and customize your coverage experience to exactly what you need.
All coverage is sent to writers in a PDF document to ensure easy opening on every platform.

Who are you?

Launch Pad’s parent company, The Tracking Board, started back in 2009, with the prime focus of helping writers become more informed, more prepared, and more capable of launching their careers. The Tracking Board is one of the fastest growing industry websites covering everything from the spec market, news, in-development tracking, film rights, open writing assignments, interviews, box office reports, industry analysis, and as it happens movements on every major company in the industry. The Tracking Board is also home to annually released The Hit List, The Young & Hungry List and The Spec Book.

Our Readers Understand The Craft

Whether a feature, a pilot, a manuscript or a comic book — at some point every writer needs a fresh set of eyes on their project. Why not let our professional readers help?

Our readers have worked for some of the biggest names in film and television, and feature extensive backgrounds in development, writing coverage, and providing feedback to executives and producers, writers and directors. With our readers you’re receiving the same attention, detail and analysis most major studios and networks would receive. Why trust coverage from readers who’ve never worked in the industry, when you can get an industry perspective first?

Our coverage program also features our TB Recommends program, which identifies writers and scripts that

receive a recommend, and introduces them to Hollywood showcasing their work directly to those who matter. Previous writers identified in this program have seen their recommended scripts set up with Warner Bros., Appian Way, Scott Free, Fox and Amazon amongst others, and have signed with places such as CAA, WME, ICM, Energy, Industry, Madhouse Entertainment, and several more.

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About our Readers

The Launch Pad relies on a network of talented, experienced writers who will bring their taste and objectivity to a fair and impartial evaluation of your script. Our readers include formed studio and production company employees, people with agency experience who know what the marketplace is looking for, and other writers who have an innate grasp of story, character and content.

“"D0D42" has been reading for script competitions for the past 3 years. She has written for a major studio-produced web series and taught screenwriting classes at the collegiate level. "D0D42" is a comedy writer with a big soft spot for horrors and thrillers. Genre preference: All, but loves comedy and horror.”

"D0D42"Reader

“A long-time member of the Launch Pad family, "14876" is a former Tracking Board intern and a valued Launch Pad Competitions reader. With a film degree from DePaul and a great sense of what our competition judges and industry partners are looking for, "14876" is a valuable voice on the team. Genre Preference: All.”

"14876"Reader

“"1370F" is a graduate of NYU's Tisch, School of the Arts, SWS has been reading for script competitions and for her network comedy writer employer for the past two years. She has also written coverage and filmed a professional writing webinar for a major company that helps writers get signed. "1370F" is a comedy writer but also a huge nerd who loves a historical period piece. Genre preference: All with an emphasis on comedy, thrillers, and period drama.”

"1370F"Reader

“With a formal education in psychology and more than ten years of writing experience, "90A73" has been writing coverage and analysis for several major companies over the past five years. Having consistently covered and enjoyed scripts in every genre, "90A73" has no preference when it comes to reading as long as the story is written with strong, relatable, central character. Genre Preference: All”

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About TB Recommends

Every script that receives a “Recommend” on eligible coverage will be invited to take part in our TB Recommends program, which works with writers to showcase their work to our 25,000 industry professionals via newsletters, press announcements, meetings and one on one introductions to those who can help start your career.

Success Stories

After earning a TB Recommend for her script Santa Sierra was quickly signed by ICM and Luber/Roklin, and was hired to rewrite “Chico Grande” for Amazon.

She is currently packaging her script “In Search of Our Father, Sylvester Stallone” and her new pilot “The Rise” just hit the market in 2016.

Santa SierraWriter

After landing a TB Recommend for his script “Onward, Through The Night” Dan was quickly signed by Paradigm and Energy Entertainment

Dan’s script hit the market in 2016, and is now being produced by Oscar-winning producer Michael Sugar for Anonymous Content, as well as Romark Entertainment and Energy Entertainment.

Dan BenamorWriter

After his script “A Boy and His Tiger” landed a TB Recommend Dan Dollar was swiftly signed by CAA and Industry Entertainment in a competitive situation.

Following the quick signing, Dan’s script was set up at Warner Bros., with Leonardo DiCaprio, Roy Lee and Rock Shaink producing via Appian Way, Vertigo and Romark Entertainment, and appeared on The Hit List, Young Hungry List and Black List.

Dan DollarWriter

After receiving a TB Recommend on his TV pilot “Nexxus”, Michael Perri signed with Echo Lake Entertainment and the Kaplan Stahler Agency, and was staffed on the NBC series “State of Affairs”.

After writing the series finale with creator, director and executive producer Joe Cohen, he wrote a new feature, and debuted his new pilot in early 2016.

Michael PerriWriter

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