There is a fundamental difference between writing a novel for an audience of readers vs. crafting a screenplay to be consumed by viewers. While both types of writing involve developing characters and a storyline, a book allows readers to imagine the story in their heads. Conversely, a screenplay sets up how an audience will visually experience the story. It is essential to understand the distinction between the two styles to be a successful screenwriter. Riveting River appreciates the nuances that make script writing unique: format, dialog, length, and pacing. We provide valuable feedback and advice to screenwriters lacking the necessary support structure of this challenging profession. This collaboration advances the project more quickly and provides checkpoints along the way, resulting in a better-finished script.

Because of this entirely different structure combined with highly-unusual formatting, many outstanding novel authors have as much trouble with writing screenplays than those who only target scripts. That is where Riveting River is of value. We work with writers from all backgrounds, experiences, and styles to help them make their screenplay successful. Often it just takes being a sounding board for the writer. After all, writing tends to be a solitary occupation. Having script reviewers to bounce ideas, get advice, and answer questions can be of great value. We work with all genres and formats of television series and movie features. Having a team with broad experience, means we will pair writers with those who can best help the screenplay move forward. Our resources are extensive, and no type or size of script is beyond our expertise.

Riveting River also has technical experts on staff who can advise on specific topics during the creative process. This is all part of the value-added we provide to writers with whom we work.

The first step is to submit your screenplay to us for an initial review. We will give you a quick evaluation as to whether your screenplay has the potential to be successful. This is your opportunity to see if we believe your script has a chance to make it on screen or streaming.

Most large studios have writers on staff ready for an assignment, and they also have independent writers prepared to work. However, many other studios have a need for screenwriting talent. And that is where we come in. Riveting River has amassed an impressive portfolio of talented writers who are available to write, or assist with writing, screenplays. From the beginning, our writers can start taking an idea from a studio, producer, or director and turn it into a finished script. Or, one of our writers can step in to complete, rewrite, or polish a project that the studio already has in the works.

When looking to pair talent with a studio, we attempt to pick several writers who best match the project’s genre and format. Then we present detailed information to the studio to help it determine the ideal candidate. After the writer is officially attached to the project, Riveting River continues to be a valuable resource during the creative process. These writers have already established a working relationship with Riveting River and know that our expertise and experience continue to be available as a valuable resource—in the same manner it was when they wrote their own screenplays.

If you need a writer to assist you, let us know. Riveting River will connect you with a screenwriter from our portfolio.