Consultations, Mentorship & Tools

Loglines

The Logline Booster Shot – $45

Your logline is the single most important sentence you will ever write. It is your best tool for gaining industry attention and advancing your career. You’ve put a lot into your script, but your logline deserves the same care and attention. Invest in moving your project forward. An in-depth logline consultation, including a 20-minute phone consultation, as well as a 5-minute polish consultation on the final version to hone your logline to perfection. This is the big boost you need to persuade pros to read your material. Or use as a powerful opportunity to focus and hone before you write or on works in progress for to test for essential character, arc and conflict. 

Query Letters – Scripts, TV Series & Novels

The Query Letter Cure – $120

Submit your one-page Query Letter and meet with the Doctor for a thorough 30-minute exam. Have you conveyed the tone? Does your logline grab interest? Does your synopsis tantalize?

Have you convinced us you’re a talented writer? Rewrite and revise, then have a 15-minute Follow Up Appointment to examine changes, test for effectiveness, strengthen weak spots and ensure your query is ready for the pros. The Prescription for a Query that gets results!

Story Doctor Consultation – $475

Submit your screenplay and receive an in-depth, up to Two Hours Phone Consultation focused on constructive feedback, going over my notes and working with you to come to answers that strengthen the story. This isn’t coverage, but an in-depth conversation about your goals for the story, as well as with the project and how to achieve them. We’ll discuss not only what’s working, but what needs work, why, and how to fix it. This experience replicates working closely with a dedicated producer on a project. My goal is making your story strong and marketable. It’s interactive, focused, and practical. Expect honesty

“Thanks for your time, honesty and quality feedback! After speaking with you, not only did I realize how much sooner I should have come to you, but how much better my story will be once I’ve implemented the suggestions you made. Your insight is amazing and the work you do to help writers realize their vision is unparalleled. Thank you for your tireless effort in making better writers and in turn, better stories! Please never stop. You rock!”

Jeffrey Wright, Los Angeles, CA,
worked with Barri on three scripts

The Script Prescription: Diagnosis, Treatment and Care – $895

Benefit from a three-step in-depth development process to prepare your script for industry eyes. Receive a full, hour and a half Story Doctor’s Consultation on your screenplay, plus two Follow Up Appointments on this script to keep you on track. After our initial consultation you will have the opportunity to implement the notes, submit a revised draft and then have a second, hour-long Consultation to examine how new choices are working and what still needs attention. When your next revision is ready, we will have a third call, a 45-minute Check Up to hone and polish. It’s like having your own Professional Mentor to ensure your project is strong and healthy. Additional hours are available at a discounted rate.

“Barri helped me take my confused story with underwhelming characters and a plot that didn’t come together to a concise screenplay that rocks. The Script Prescription is the way to go, because you get three steps of consultation. Barri doesn’t hold your hand – she guides you with honesty.”

Gordon Oliva, Danbury , CT

“Barri Evins has had an indelible impact on my life, both professionally and personally. She helped me get my first job in the industry, taught me the ins and outs of the business, supported and encouraged me in my career, read and critiqued my screenplays, helped me land an agent, and was even instrumental in finding me a wife. Now that’s a full-service mentor! Throughout it all, Barri’s insight and advice has always been clear, honest, and endlessly helpful. Her caring for her students and mentees knows no bounds, and she takes genuine pride in seeing us do well. Anyone would be lucky to have her ear, her mind, and her heart to help them find their way to success.”

Jeffrey M. Howard, Los Angeles, CA
Screenwriter of Planes, Planes: Fire and Rescue

CONGRATS JEFF!

WINNER: 2023 Children & Family’s EMMY Outstanding Animated Special for Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

NOMINEE: 2023 Children & Family’s EMMY Outstanding Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series for Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

WINNER: 2021 Daytime EMMY Outstanding Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series for Phines and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against The Universe

““I took Barri Evins’ Big Ideas Seminar a few years ago, and can see now what a turning point it was for my writing (no pun intended… although, that kinda works). Her passion for storytelling combined with solid structure know-how was conveyed in a way that has stayed with me, and definitely brought things to the next level in my career. Inspiring, uplifting and highly practical; I came away with tools that have served me well since. I’d recommend her workshop to anyone serious about writing; whatever stage of your career and craft, Barri’s work will help you go deeper, farther, improve your storytelling exponentially.”

Erin Donovan, Los Angeles, CA
Writer on The Enemy Within, NBC; The Mentalist, CBS; A Tale of Two Thieves, Netflix documentary