The Story Behind Script Coverage

Script readers are Hollywood’s threshold guardians, so it behooves writers to try to understand their mindset. Here I did a series of posts breaking down the guidelines one of the major Hollywood agencies provided for their script readers. It is instructive and informative.

Part 1: Overview

Part 2: General Coverage Examples

Part 3: Extended Coverage Examples

A. Loglines

B. Character Breakdowns

C. Synopsis

D. Comments

E. Coverage Questions

F. General Coverage Information

G. How to Write Coverage

H. Primary and Secondary Genres

The story and your voice are the two most important factors in a script, however don’t forget style and making the script a ‘good read’.