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" The money I spent for coaching with Michael
Hauge was the best investment I could have possibly made in preparing
to pitch to Hollywood buyers, and how to deal with them after that!
I told Michael my story and he turned it into the perfect pitch.
He is brillant! The Hollywood people loved it and I have made several
solid contacts and one company is working with my story now and
very well may produce it, all is looking good!His knowledge of the
industry is extensive, and it really helps to have someone like
him on your side! He is a bargain and worth every penny..and more!
—Lisa Marie York
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"Your seminar has led me to where I am today. I won First
Place in the FADE IN Screenplay Competition, was a winner in the
Telluride Indiefest, and was a finalist or semi-finalist is a
score of other competitions. I even used the Hauge screenplay
structure model in a novel, and the people who have read it are
raving because it's so "visual" and the characters are
so vivid."
—Robert Gately
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"I had a one on one with you at the Great American PitchFest,
and you tore apart my original pitch. You were right! After our
session I pitched 12 producers, 8 took my one sheet and 4 asked
for the script. A couple of them even said, 'Great job,' after
I implemented your suggested changes. Thanks!"
—Susan
Raby-Dunne
Screenwriter, Alberta
CANADA
P.S.-"Your advice that we shouldn't be
nervous because "they don't give a s@#t" really worked
for me."
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“Since attending your seminar, my scripts have won first place at the Hollywood Screenwriting Institute, Fade-In Magazine, Telluride Indiefest, and six other competitions. And by using your 6-stage structure, I've at last found a publisher for my novel! I surely would not have had such success with my writing if it hadn't been for your seminar.”
-Robert Gately Novelist: South of Main Street,
Screenwriter: Boo Hoo Flanagan, Corporate Policy |
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Whether you're an established writer or filmmaker, or are working on your first screenplay or manuscript, my goal remains the same: to help you reach the widest possible audience while staying true to your vision and passion.
COACHING PACKAGES
My coaching is a one-on-one, collaborative process. All coaching sessions, whether in person or on the telephone, are recorded. This allows you to review my comments and recommendations, along with whatever new ideas we generate during the session.
My basic fee is $250 per hour, but I offer several discounted packages. The greater the number of hours you commit to, the lower the rate. And once you have purchased a package, you will continue at that discounted rate no matter how long, or on how many projects, we work together.
The package descriptions listed below should give you a good sense of what we can accomplish in the amount of time purchased. But keep in mind that all my coaching is individual. I will design your program and schedule in whatever way will help you develop your screenplay, manuscript or pitch most quickly and effectively.
Please look these over, then email me or phone me at (818)995-4209, so I can answer your questions and help you decide which approach best suits your situation, budget and project. I look forward to working with you.
The 6-Hour Package $1200
This package provides enough time for me to thoroughly review your screenplay; provide a 2½ hour telephone or in-person coaching session to discuss all aspects of your script, including story concept, character, plot structure, writing style, commercial potential, and marketing approaches; and give you extensive margin notes on the first 10 pages of your screenplay. I will then provide a ½ hour follow-up session to review your revised story ideas, in order to thoroughly prepare you for your rewrite. Any additional hours after completion of this package:$200/hr.
The 12-Hour Package $2100
This larger package gives us time for a thorough reading and review of your screenplay; detailed margin notes on the first 10 pages; a 2½ hour coaching session; review of an outline of the revised story; margin notes on the rewritten 10 pages; a 1-hour follow-up session; plus my review of the complete rewrite of your screenplay and an additional 2½ hour coaching session. Any additional hours: $175/hr.
The 24-Hour Package $3500
Installment payments can be arranged for this package.This is my most complete package, and offers my lowest hourly rate. It includes everything in the packages above, and also offers us enough time for ongoing coaching through several rewrites of your screenplay, frequent one-on-one coaching sessions, detailed margin notes on the final draft of your screenplay, a critique of your query letter, and pitch coaching prior to submitting your screenplay. Any additional hours: $150/hr.
ADDITIONAL PACKAGES
Manuscript Consultation Package $1400
For my many clients who are novelists and nonfiction authors, this package provides you with a complete, 7-hour coaching program prior to submitting your book proposal. The focus will be on concept, commercial potential, story structure, character arc, the thematic and emotional impact of the love story (if your story contains one), and style. We will also take advantage of my expertise in film and screenwriting to concentrate on your book’s potential for adaptation, and its potential appeal to film producers.
During this process, I will review the opening 20-30 pages of your manuscript, along with a synopsis of the entire story (up to 10 pages). We will then have a one-on-one coaching session of up to 2 ½ hours to discuss all aspects of your story and style. When you complete the revisions we discuss, you'll send me the rewritten pages and synopsis, and we'll repeat the entire process.Any additional hours after completion of this package: $200/hr.
Story Selection and Script Preparation Package $400
This package will help you outline the best story idea for your next screenplay, and will thoroughly prepare you to begin the first draft. I will read brief outlines of up to 5 story ideas, then provide a 90-minute coaching session to help you select the one that has the greatest artistic and commercial potential, and will best advance your screenwriting career. We will then define the overall structure and characters for the story, the arc for your hero, and the underlying themes you'll want to explore.
Pitch Coaching
Once you're ready to begin marketing your story, manuscript or screenplay, it's imperative that you prepare a powerful presentation that will convince agents, managers, editors, producers and publishers to read it. Whether by phone, at a pitch mart, or in a formal pitch meeting, the way you talk about your project will make the difference between immediate rejection and advancing your career.
$125 for ½ hour of coaching on your 1-2 minute telephone pitch.
$350 for 90 minutes of coaching on a full pitch meeting, or on telephone pitches for three separate projects.
FOR WRITERS ON A LIMITED BUDGET
My associate Ginger Earle previously worked in development at Miramax's Dimension Films, where she read and wrote coverage for hundreds of scripts. She has a Masters Degree in Screenwriting, has taught Screenwriting at Cal State University Northridge, and has been a judge and reader for the Hollywood Symposium Screenplay Contest . She is also thoroughly familiar with my approach to story and screenwriting, and is outstanding at analyzing, critiquing and advising you on your screenplay.
Story Analysis and Screenplay Critique $350
Ginger will read your screenplay, provide detailed margin notes on the first 10 pages, will offer additional margin notes throughout your screenplay, and will present you with a 5-page written critique covering all aspects of your screenplay: story concept; commercial potential; character; structure; presentation; style; dialogue; recommended reading; and suggestions for rewriting the script.
Style, Format and Language Edit $450
Screenwriting utilizes a unique writing style that is often difficult to master, particularly if you are completing your first script, if you're trying to switch to screenplay format and style from some other discipline, or if English is not your primary language. With this package, Ginger will edit your screenplay for proper format, spelling, grammar, punctuation, dialogue, and syntax. This package includes margin notes with spelling and format corrections throughout your script, a complete rewrite, in contemporary screenplay style, of the first 10 pages of your script, and a list of suggestions for improving the story concept, characters, plot structure and commercial potential of your screenplay.
Barter
Occasionally, we are in need of someone with particular skills to provide help with office work, email and web site design and management, research, lecture preparation and transportation, or personal assistance, in exchange for coaching and consultation on your story, screenplay or pitch. If this is of interest, please email us for a work exchange application.
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"Michael Hauge, one of the most sought after lecturers and script consultants in the U.S."
—Scriptwriter Magazine, January, 2007
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"A sculptor needs a mallet, a painter needs
a brush, and a screenwriter needs Michael Hauge. He works with you
beat by beat, forcing you to evaluate your entire script from every
conceivable angle, while always honoring your own personal vision
for your film. Michael guided me through numerous rewrites of the
script for my latest feature, until I was ultimately able to secure
major independent financing . . .. If you're serious about your
journey, Michael has the map.”
—Robert Celestino
Writer/Director: Mr.
Vincent, Yonkers Joe
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"Michael Hauge's approach helped turn a
solid short pitch into an outstanding one, which led directly to
an enthusiastic request for my script. Within two months I was asked
to sign with a major agency. Michael will give you the edge you
need when you're going in cold, and do it in a way that's comfortable,
reassuring, and right on target."
—Rudy Yuly
Screenwriter
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"Michael is the wizard of screenplay analysis. He guides
writers to discover the core of their stories, and transforms
promising ideas into rock solid narratives. After working with
Michael on my project, I immediately had offers from multiple
production companies. Anyone with a story to tell on film will
benefit from his incisive coaching."
—Noah Morowitz Director: The
Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe
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