Why would you need development notes
Deep down you probably know exactly what is wrong with your work, but you just can’t figure a way out of the complicated machinery of storytelling without a skilled pair of eyes.
And you need to break through that lost feeling with fresh ideas and inspiration.
Why choose me
I offer you exactly what I, as a writer, would want from a script consultant:
A) identify issues in detail but don’t dwell on the problems,
B) give you a practical roadmap to address those issues creatively with several examples and potential pathways,
C) make you feel well-equipped, inspired, confident and eager to write the story you want to write.
If this is what you want, I might be the person for you. Check out what some of my clients have said about working with me below.
"Selin didn’t just give me notes, she transformed my half-baked treatment into a full-fledged story. She didn’t just point out the problems, she gave me completely developed solutions. I feel guilty not giving her writing credit." Scott Nankivel
Testimonials
Selin didn’t just give me notes, she transformed my half-baked treatment into a full-fledged story. She didn’t just point out the problems, she gave me completely developed solutions. I feel guilty not giving her writing credit. I received my MFA from Columbia University and thought I knew a thing or two about crafting a story until she completely shined a light on every single hole and empty idea in my script. Just reading her 14 page breakdown was like a 2 year education in screenwriting. This script is a multi-million dollar, CG driven movie for the Chinese market and she is the reason it will make a return on investment. I can’t say enough about her talents for doctoring a script. The next time I have a glimmer of an idea for a film I will turn to her for ideas and take all the credit! Scott Nankivel - Screenwriter, director
My project was a biopic of a real-life person, and I had a hard time compiling a coherent first draft because of all the details in my subject’s life—but after I gave it to Selin, she thoroughly analyzed it and gave me a 17 page report (yes, you read that right) that fleshed out all the story-lines (plus conflicts) I could explore during my rewrite. She pointed out the contradictions and storytelling inconsistencies in my draft that I failed to notice, and clarified the shortcomings with regard to structure and rhythm, while also giving solutions to the said problems. I highly recommend Selin’s services if you want to improve your script. Thivanka Perera – Screenwriter
I've met Selin in the short film jury of Turkey's most prestigious film festival. I was immediately struck by her confidence and deep knowledge of cinema and literature. Since then I've referred constantly to Selin's feedback on my scripts and film ideas. Even my simplest questions receive a carefully structured analysis. As Selin never tires of providing what I lack as a writer, I persist in sending her my dramatically crippled atmospheric horror scripts. Her precision and dedication to enlivening other people's work reminds me of a brilliant nurse working to resuscitate patients in critical conditions. Can Evrenol – Screenwriter, director
Selin's suggestions came from a very cinematic place that is inspired by feelings, not screenwriting formulas. After reading her report, I could visualize my screenplay on screen with all its faults highlighted. Selin nurtured the story and helped me reconnect with its heart. I faced my characters and questioned why I'd placed them in their particular life situations. I began to understand my personal projections and judgments. When you can’t quite figure out what’s wrong or missing with your story, Selin can help you uncover your relationship with your characters. She reveals your story's weaknesses and her advice on how to strengthen them is enlightening. Erol Mintaş – Screenwriter, director
As a producer, I needed corrections, suggestions and a clear direction for our project to evolve, to avoid making costly mistakes in production. Selin combines experience and training in screenwriting with the viewpoint of a film critic – she imagines the end result and foresees problems that may appear on screen. Her meticulous report identified and analyzed the shortcomings and pitfalls of our script. She found flaws in dramatic structure and inconsistencies in the storytelling that neither the writer nor I had seen. We were grateful for all interventions she suggested and revised our screenplay according to the map that she had clearly charted for us. Deniz Yavuz – Producer, film critic, publisher