Screenwriting Rx
Screenwriting Rocks!

Screenwriting Rock

As screenwriters, we are the masters of our universe. We are the ones who have the luxury of creating the whos, the whats and the whys and tying them together in our screenplay, but it must be done correctly if you want to get the right attention. It is our job to entertain and our responsibility not to take advantage of those who take the time to enjoy our journey. Contact me today and get your screenplay noticed with pro consulting, doctoring, and formatting before it's in the hands of producers, agents and directors.

My job is to help you realize your journey.

And I think that rocks!

What people are saying



"Chris is very skilled. He has the ability to make you see how you can make good writing even better."


Shashwati Talukdar
Award Winning Filmmaker and Film Educator


"Chris offers good insight into industry and what is expected from professionals."




Roshan Hoover
Entrepreneur, Screenwriter
"Actionable feedback for screenwriters who are looking to hone their skills in the art and technique of writing screenplays. And his spirit of encouragement is great!"
Paul Despins
Award Winning Director
”As someone who reads 12-15 scripts a week, as well as manuscripts — [he is] a FANTASTIC writer."
Ross Katz
Two-time Oscar nominated producer for Lost in Translation and In The Bedroom
”Every time Chris reads a script of mine he provides at least three A~ha suggestions for improving the script or a new concept that I utilize. Chris doesn't rush through his notes. There's time for discussion.”​
Rick Monday
USC Screenwriting Extension Program Graduate



"The feedback. Networking. Productivity. Sense of progress...Highly recommended."



Chris Dore
Screenwriter, Actor, Playwright



"Excellent... sometimes feedback was extended into lessons about screenwriting that I could learn from."


Jessica Chen
Actor and Screenwriter

Service Prices

Basic Formatting

per script (maximum 120 pages)

$197
  • Complete Professional Proofreading & Formatting to current industry standards
  • Basic coverage of your screenplay
  • Easy 100% Money Back Guarantee if you're not completely satisfied

Deluxe Coverage and Formatting

per script (maximum 150 pages)

$297
  • Complete Professional Proofreading & Formatting to current industry standards
  • Comprehensive coverage of your screenplay
  • Easy 100% Money Back Guarantee if you're not completely satisfied

Super Deluxe Screenplay Coverage and Formatting

per script (maximum 150 pages)

$397
  • Complete Professional Proofreading & Formatting to current industry standards
  • Comprehensive coverage of your screenplay
  • Professional Script Polish to prepare for readers, contests or producers
  • Easy 100% Money Back Guarantee if you're not completely satisfied

Monthly Mentoring and Assistance

I provide on-demand assistance on an ongoing basis throughout the month

$397/month
  • Quick response time within 24 hours or less
  • Your choice of access email, FB messenger, Skype, What's App etc
  • Unlimited queries (within reason)
  • Flexible Payment: month-by-month
  • Weekly conference calls 4 one-hour long calls if needed

Twice-Monthly Mentoring and Assistance

The same as monthly but only 2 times a month

$247/month
  • Quick response time within 24 hours or less
  • Your choice of access email, FB messenger, Skype, What's App etc
  • Monthly conference calls: 2 one-hour long calls if needed
  • Flexible Payment: month-by-month
Old Timey Screenwriting

FAQ

Most frequent asked

If you have not specified what you would like me to do, I will quickly read through your script and communicate to you what I can do to improve your script. 

I use the latest Final Draft so .FDX is preferable but I can also accept .TXT (1st choice) and .RTF (2nd choice) formats which can be created with the app you are using.  Price variations may apply if your file requires a manual line-by-line transfer including type or hand written material or I need to type your material myself.

It depends on how long your screenplay is, but I can complete an average script within one week or less. 

 

Yes, assuming there is enough time and it doesn’t degrade the quality of your work and my work. 

Please contact me for further information.

Considering that you are paying me after I have completed the screenplay formatting work, at no risk to you, I would appreciate quick payment, in 24 hours or less through PayPal. 

You have two options: 

  1. First give me an opportunity to fix what you don’t like.
  2.  Don’t pay me.

It’s that simple.

Consistency is key for your script and in the industry.  Readers need to be able to quickly assess your writing — and focus on your story — not your formatting.  If each writer had their own screenplay formatting style, reading a screenplay would be akin to completing a puzzle without a picture.  It may be fun, but more challenging than necessary. 

Yes, refer your friends and I’ll send you 25% of what they pay on their first screenplay. 

Yes. Send two screenplays at once and I’ll give you 25% off.

This is not a realistic option. Unless you already have a deal in place, most likely when you get a contract, there will not be an opportunity to add a provision to pay me for this service or to offer any other remuneration. 

 

You can contact me on a regular basis to assist with your screenplay.  This is a great option for students or writers who require some regular guidance.   Depending on the frequency you request, we can have a one-on-one hour long call about your script.

About me

My name is Chris Lanning. I’m from Vancouver, Canada, working in Taipei, Taiwan and Vancouver.  In both cities, I’m lucky enough to have a diverse community of directors, producers, and screenwriters around me who have a passion for the business.  I have over 25 years of experience writing and editing feature-length screenplays and TV scripts.  In 2002, I co-wrote The Untold, which Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment released. I have two optioned screenplays in the works, Stalker, a thriller to be produced in Taiwan and The Quisling, also a thriller, to be produced in Vancouver and Mexico. Additionally, I specialize in helping screenwriters finish their scripts for agents, producers and contests. Feel free to contact me even if you’re starting.  Check me out on IMDb.