Unlock your screenplay’s full potential.
Screenwriting is hard, isn’t it?
Sitting alone in a dark room, bleeding on the page, trying to translate the movie you see so clearly in your head into words that make sense.
But after you finally type FADE OUT, what’s next? How do you know your script is ready to show people?
For that matter, who the heck do you show it to?
Unlike other screenwriting services, I’m not going to make promises I can’t keep. I can’t guarantee that you’ll sell your screenplay. I can’t promise you a million-dollar holding deal and all the champagne you can drink. I can’t promise you a Hollywood career.
Heck, it IS my career, and I can’t even promise myself any of that.
What I can promise is a dedicated reader with over a decade of experience in screenwriting, producing, comedy writing, and screenplay coverage. A reader who has been featured on the Black List. Who has won multiple screenwriting competitions, including Script Pipeline, Shore Scripts, and the Tracking Board Launch Pad. Who has optioned scripts and been hired to write and produce multiple films. A reader who has read for professional coverage services and production companies. (Yes, all of that is me.)
All I can really promise is I will give you clear and actionable notes that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Notes to make your screenplay the best it can be and help guide you on the uphill climb that is the Hollywood screenwriting industry.
Let’s get to the top of that hill. Together.
What We Offer:
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If you’re brand new to screenwriting and want to see if your script makes any sense, or if you’re finished (hopefully) the last of many, many drafts and just want a pair of fresh eyes on your script, the Meet Cute might be for you.
You’ll receive:
One page of notes and overall impressions.
The script’s overall strengths and weaknesses.
General feedback on story, structure, and characters.
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Now we’re getting into the weeds. Our Midpoint services are recommended for writers looking for deeper, more specific development notes.
You’ll receive:
2-3 pages of notes, including overall impressions and specific, actionable notes by section.
A Pass, Consider, or Recommend rating.
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The Climax is where the rubber meets the road. If you want to dive deep and make your screenplay the absolute best it can be, this is the service for you.
4-5 pages of detailed notes.
In-depth story analysis, including structure, story beats, and character arcs.
A noted version of your screenplay, including proofreading and stream of consciousness thoughts and suggestions.
Questions and actionable notes to help you kickstart and work through your next draft.
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If you’ve got a screenplay that’s close to ready and just want one final polish on it before you submit it to competitions, festivals, or managers, this is the service for you.
Proofreading
Formatting
Actionable notes, cuts, and suggestions.
Last Looks will be delivered as a noted PDF copy of your script. No guarantee for a notes page count. It’ll be as long as it needs to help you finish your script strong!
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But what about TV?
Yes! I also offer notes on your television pilots.
1-2 pages of actionable notes.
Feedback on structure, story, and characters.
A Pass, Consider, or Recommend Rating.
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Logline Services:
Nothing gets your script read or tossed in the trash faster than a logline. Let me help you craft a logline that will help get your script read.Treatment Notes:
Got an outline or a treatment that needs reviewing before you go to pages? Let me review it and give you notes so you’re ready to dive into that first draft.
* $30 for treatments 20 pages or less.
An additional $1 for every 5 pages after that.One-On-One Coaching:
Want to discuss the notes you’ve received? Want to talk about next steps for you as a writer? Or maybe how to get your screenplay in front of people who can make a difference in your career from someone who’s been there and done that? Want to practice and receive notes on a verbal pitch? Or maybe you want to schedule some one-on-one screenwriting coaching?
Every writer is different. Every screenplay is different. Wherever you are on your screenwriting journey, whether this is your first screenplay or your 50th, we have services designed to help you.
*See Services for pricing.
* Turnaround time is based on availability and on a first-come, first-served basis. After all, I’m only one person.
For an additional $20, move your purchased services to the top of the queue.
At After Fade Out, we pledge that our reads and notes are all done by humans. (Right now, one human.) We do not and will not use AI for any of our screenwriting services.
Who Am I?
My name is Brian T. Arnold, and I’m a screenwriter and producer in Los Angeles, California.
Okay, yeah, but who am I to be asking you to pay me for notes on your screenplays?
That’s fair. That’s a fair question.
I know how hard it is to break into Hollywood as a screenwriter because I’ve done it. I grew up in small-town West Virginia with no connection to the film industry. Hollywood might as well have been on the moon. My dreams felt that far away.
I knew if I wanted to be a screenwriter, I was going to have to write my way in. I started writing (terrible) screenplays in high school. I bought any book I could find on how to write a script, and I taught myself how to do this.
After college, I moved to Los Angeles, and while I continued to practice my craft in a vacuum, I studied improv and sketch comedy at places like the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, The Groundlings, and The Pack, some of the most prestigious comedy institutions in the world.
I wrote for a sketch team at iO West and for the CBS Diversity Comedy Sketch Showcase.
I interned at a production company, writing screenplay coverage and notes.
I judged screenplays for various competitions.
I co-wrote, produced, and acted in OPEN HOUSES, a web series featured on Funny Or Die and Stareable.
And finally, after years of work, I won a screenwriting competition, got signed with a manager and an agent, and then, after all of that… Very little happened for me.
My script didn’t sell. My agents dropped me. I fired my managers.
In screenwriting terms, this was the all is lost moment.
It was time to give up or start over.
So I started over.
I wrote a new script and, this time, I didn’t win a screenwriting contest…
I won three.
I signed with new managers, new agents, optioned my screenplay, appeared on the Black List, joined the WGA, and have been hired to write and produce several more features.
And now, I’m bringing my years of writing experience to After Fade Out.
If you’re ready to get to work, I hope you trust me to help you get your screenplay to the next level.
Credentials:
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES:
Tracking Board Launch Pad - Best Screenplay (2018)
The Young & Hungry List (2018)
The Hit List (2018)
Script Pipeline First Look Competition - Best Thriller (2021)
Script Pipeline First Look Competition - Best Drama (2021)
Shore Scripts - Best Thriller (2021)
The Black List (2021)
THE WORK:
Writer/Producer/Actor - OPEN HOUSES.
Writer/Performer - HOT LUNCH, iO West (2014-2016)
Writer - CBS DIVERSITY COMEDY SHOWCASE (2017)
Writer - IN THE END (in development)
Writer/Producer - ELECTRIC DREAMS (in development)
Writer/Producer - TBA GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATION (in development)
Writer/Producer - TBA TRUE STORY ROMCOM (in development)
TESTIMONIALS:
“Brian T Arnold is one of those rare writers whose work truly lingers. Every script I’ve read from him reflects a careful understanding of character, emotional arc, and the fundamental power of theme. His stories aren’t just beautifully crafted; they reach for something honest, lasting, and deeply human. His work has stayed with me long after the last page, not just because it’s beautifully written, but because it feels universally true. I recommend him with absolute admiration and deep creative respect.”
Alex Barnes
Producer, Collective Pictures
“Brian T Arnold puts the ‘T’ in story and structure and general tenacity in this challenging and sometimes illogical industry. Having worked with him on multiple features as a writer, he has a strong handle on character, structure, and dialogue and has been a stellar partner creatively.”
Paul Davidson
Producer, 27th Hour
“Not only is Brian a talented writer, his deep understanding of screenwriting craft and culture is evident in his insightful and specific notes. My work has always benefited from the suggestions he offers and the questions he asks.”
Madeleine Hernandez,
Writer & Actor
"I've been in a writer's group with Brian T. Arnold for over six years, and the notes and criticism he has provided me over that time have been invaluable in shaping my career, writing style, and outlook on the profession. You're in great hands, go and place an order!!"
Jeff Bower
Screenwriter & Playwright, “The Impossible Task of Today”
“Brian is my go-to when looking for notes on any script: pilots, features, comedy, or drama. His understanding of both character and structure is beyond compare, and his suggestions always send my writing to the next level.
Nikki Taguilas
Animation Writer, “Dora” & “The Casagrandes”
“For the last ten years Brian has been my go to first stop resource for feedback and script coverage. Whether it’s fun additions, helpful changes, or just smart cuts, I trust Brian to give me a thorough, thoughtful read and notes that will help make my next draft better in every possible way. Use him! You won't regret it.”
Dennis Curlett
Writer/Director, “Paradox Lost”
“Brian is one of the most talented writers I've worked with. His knack for story structure and character, along with his ability to decipher what works from what's lacking in a script, has taught me a lot and helped me up my own game as a writer.”
Zack Imbrogno
Writer/Producer, “Slayers”
Brian is one of my favorite people to trade story notes with. He always brings such clear, thoughtful insight that makes the work better. The characters he writes are so grounded and real, even when they’re living in these unique, fully imagined worlds he creates. He just gets story, plain and simple. I always look forward to his feedback.
Lauren Meyering
Writer/Director, “Horsegirls”
“We love everything Brian writes. He tries so hard and honestly he could use the money.”
Tim & Mary Alice Arnold
Brian’s parents
Ready to get to work?
Message me with what plan you’re interested in, and we can get started!
