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Manuscript Evaluation Call

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Manuscript Evaluation Call Overview  [+]

ScriptShark Evaluation Consultation Services have been created for writers seeking to conduct live, interactive discussions regarding the evaluation garnered by their material, as well as the opportunity to brainstorm the material's further development with their publishing marketplace evaluator. All consultations take place telephonically, and are arranged by ScriptShark for a time agreed upon by both the writer and the evaluator.

During the evaluation consultation session, the writer may ask questions regarding comments made in their evaluation report, brainstorm possible solutions to problem areas, get live feedback regarding the direction of their material, clarify any points made in the evaluation that may be unclear, and crystallize how to best move forward with the material.

To purchase a Manuscript Evaluation Consultation session, simply add the service to your cart and proceed to check out. Once you have placed your order online, you will be contacted by ScriptShark to set up the call, which ordinarily takes place within 10 days from date of purchase.

Manuscript Evaluation Call FAQ  [+]

What is an Evaluation Consultation?
Evaluation Consultation is a phone consultation session conducted with the evaluator who constructed your evaluation report, in which you may discuss the evaluation your manuscript received. During your consultation session, you may ask questions regarding comments made in your evaluation, brainstorm possible solutions to problem areas identified in the report, get live feedback regarding the direction of your material, clarify any points made in the evaluation that are unclear to you, and crystallize how to best move forward with the material.

Do I have to have purchased a Manuscript Evaluation Report prior to getting a consultation?
Yes. Your consultation is based on the evaluator's assessment of your material. It is important that they be familiar with the structure, story, and characters fueling your manuscript, so that they may be of assistance to you in deciding how to develop the material further.

Can I purchase a Manuscript Evaluation Consultation after I received my evaluation?
Yes. However, because our evaluators review a significant amount of material each week, we ask that your Evaluation Consultation be purchased within 10 days from when your evaluation was returned to you for review, to ensure that your material is still fresh in the evaluation's mind.

If I already paid for evaluation, why should I also pay for a consultation?
Purchasing an Evaluation Consultation is not mandatory. Writers who purchase an Evaluation Consultation are those who want to explore the information they received in the evaluation report further, discuss solutions for trouble spots with a publishing marketplace professional, and help determine how to best move forward with the development of their material.

So how does it work?
Once you order your Evaluation Consultation, ScriptShark will contact your evaluator who will provide you with three possible times to conduct the call. ScriptShark will coordinate the scheduling of the session, and provide you and the evaluator with a conference call number for the purposes of your call.

Can I call my Evaluator back if I have more questions after our Consultation?
No. In order to protect their privacy, you will not be provided with your evaluator's contact information. However, you may purchase a second Evaluation Consultation session if you feel that there are further details and ideas you would like to discuss.

If I disagree with the evaluation I received, can I discuss that with my Evaluator?
Yes. This would be a perfect opportunity to ask your evaluator what brought them to certain assessments regarding your material. Our evaluators take many things, such as tone, structure, and execution, into consideration before they come to their conclusions, and it is important that you know what gave them their impressions, whether you agree with them or not.

What if I only have a few questions, and not enough to fill an hour?
For this, a 30-minute session is perfect. However, we do recommend a 60-minute consultation call to allow you to get all you can out of the discussion. In order to best capitalize on your time, make sure to prepare a list of questions for the evaluator, and identify specific points in the evaluation and/or material that you would like to discuss. Don't forget: Once the conversation gets going, it's amazing how quickly 60 minutes fly by!

Can I get a partial refund if I only use part of the time I purchased?
No. The Evaluation Consultation sessions are sold in 30 and 60 minute increments, and it's your responsibility to use that time to its fullest.

Can I get a different evaluator for my consultation than I did for my report?
No. In order for your consultation to be effective, the evaluator with whom you have your session has to be closely familiar with your material, and the notes you were given in your evaluation.

Can I select which evaluation will do my coverage and consultation?
Yes. To do so, simply go to our Analysts page.