About Us

ScriptShark.com is the premiere destination for novelists and screenwriters seeking professional analysis of their work. By bringing professional tools to the aspiring and professional creative communities, ScriptShark is dedicated to the empowerment, discovery, and advancements of writers aiming to break into the publishing marketplace and the entertainment industry on the merit of their superior, focused work, thorough preparation and well-honed talent.

1998

Founded
2002

Part of Baseline
Studiosystems
2006

Part of the New York Times Company

Want to learn more?
Call us at 310-482-3434, or email us at scriptshark@blssi.com.

Founded in 1998, ScriptShark became a part of Baseline, the industry's most trusted source for relevant tools and information, in 2002. In 2006, ScriptShark, under the Baseline umbrella, became a part of The New York Times Company. ScriptShark services, including manuscript evaluation, screenplay coverage and scouting, as well as operations are overseen by Ryan Dixon. Aside from working in development at such companies as Paramount, MGM/UA, World Wrestling Entertainment, IMAX, Endemol and Good in a Room, Ryan is the co-author of the graphic novel Hell House: The Awakening and a contributing blogumnist to FierceAndNerdy.com. Ryan is dedicated to empowering the aspiring and professional writer by providing thoughtful, honest, and constructive critique, evaluation and guidance.

The ScriptShark philosophy is simple: Prepare the writer for their respective industry, be it publishing or film, by providing a sober and objective analysis of their work. Empower the writer by providing the professional scrutiny that will permit him or her to bring their material to publishing and film industry standards. Support the writer by providing guidance and insight for an effective entry into the publishing or film industry marketplace. Allow the writer to hear their own bad news first - what works, what doesn't work, what needs to be developed further – while they can still do something about it, and before an agent, manager, publisher or producer slams a door in their face.

ScriptShark is a part of Baseline LLC.

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