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Working with a Story Editor |
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Marguerite Pigott with Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy
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Page 1 of 5 So what's a story editor, really? A story editor works with the producer, writer and (sometimes) director to guide the script through a clear, well planned development process, resulting in an improved and more marketable screenplay. They can come on at any stage in development, but generally the sooner the better.
Why hire a story editor? The strengths a story editor brings to the table are:
- An in-depth understanding of the craft of screenwriting
- An ability to collaborate with the team to create a vision for the development of the script that fulfills its creative and commercial potential
- A clear plan for achieving that vision to the fullest extent possible during the contracted phase
- The ability to collaborate with and inspire the writer throughout the process
- Market awareness around how to satisfy the project’s intended audience
Respecting and responding to the writer’s, producer’s and director’s intentions for the script, the story editor guides the team toward a clear set of development goals that enhance the project’s quality and appeal, and to which each member of the team can commit. Once agreement is reached on the goals, the story editor creates a development plan or process to accomplish those goals efficiently.
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