🖋 For Writers
1. What does Story Clinic do?
We help writers safely submit their scripts, receive professional feedback (if needed), and connect with verified film producers who are actively looking for new stories.
2. Is my script safe after submission?
Yes. Every script is protected by a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and a digital timestamp at the time of submission. Your authorship and copyright remain 100% yours.
3. Do I need to register my script before sending it?
We recommend registering your script with the SWA (Screenwriters Association) or your regional writers’ body. If you haven’t done so yet, we can guide you through the registration process before we proceed.
4. What happens after I submit my script?
1Fill out the online form and upload your script (PDF format only).
2We review your submission for basic quality and originality.
3If shortlisted, we contact you for representation and possible feedback suggestions.
4Once approved, your script is added to our internal database and pitched to verified producers.
5. What if my script is not selected?
If your script doesn’t fit our current producer demand, we’ll keep your record confidential. You may rework and resubmit anytime, either independently or after using our Script Doctoring service.
6. What are the submission fees?
7. What is Script Doctoring?
An optional paid service where professional screenwriters help you improve structure, dialogue, and presentation before your script is pitched to producers.
8. Do I lose ownership if a producer buys my script?
No. You remain the legal author. If a producer buys or options your script, we assist both parties with contract guidance and commission terms.
9. How much commission does Story Clinic take?
If a deal closes through our agency, we charge a 12%–15% commission from your earnings. Producers pay a separate service fee — not deducted from your share.
10. Can I submit more than one script?
Yes. You can submit multiple scripts. Each submission receives a unique reference number for tracking.
11. If Story Clinic approves my script, does it guarantee that my script will be sold or produced?
No. Approval or shortlisting by Story Clinic means only that the project has been found suitable for consideration for representation and/or targeted pitching. Story Clinic’s role is to evaluate, polish, represent and pitch suitable projects to relevant industry professionals. The final decision to acquire, develop, produce or commission a project rests entirely with the respective producer, production house, studio, OTT platform or other industry party. Story Clinic does not guarantee the sale, selection, production, financing or commissioning of any project.
12. Is the submission/evaluation fee refundable, and does payment guarantee selection or sale of my project?
No. All submission and evaluation fees paid to Story Clinic are non-refundable under all circumstances, including rejection, non-selection, withdrawal, resubmission, or failure to secure representation, pitching, sale or production. The applicable fee is charged solely for processing and professional evaluation of the submitted synopsis or complete script/manuscript. Payment does not guarantee approval, representation, pitching, selection, sale, production or any other commercial outcome.
🎥 For Producers
1. How can producers collaborate with Story Clinic?
Email us as a verified producer or development executive. Once verified, you’ll gain access to a curated selection of scripts based on your preferred genre, budget, and creative preferences.
2. Are the scripts legally protected?
Yes. Every writer’s work is pre-registered and covered under an NDA before you access it. You’ll receive a unique viewing license for internal reading only.
3. Is there any cost for producers?
You pay only if you select or option a script for development or production.
4. Can I share or forward a script I receive?
No. Sharing or duplicating any submitted script without written consent violates the NDA and copyright laws.
5. Can I request specific genres or story types?
Yes. Email us to specify interests/genre (thriller, biopic, rom-com, etc.), with your contact details alongwith preferred time to call 🤙 and we’ll match scripts accordingly.
6. Will Story Clinic help polish the selected script?
Yes. Our Script Doctoring team can help refine the selected script for a small development fee.
7. What if I already have an in-house writer?
That’s fine. You can still collaborate with our agency for story ideas, loglines, or co-writing opportunities.
8. Is there a contract or paperwork involved?
Yes. All collaborations are governed by a short legal agreement that protects both the writer and the producer.
