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Most scripts never reach a decision-maker — not because the story is weak, but because the draft wasn't ready.

~2%

of unsolicited scripts make it past a reader's first ten pages

8 / 10

manuscript rejections cite avoidable craft issues in the opening

< 3 min

is what most agents spend on a query before deciding

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Story Snapshot — title, format, genre, comps, logline
Submission Readiness Score — 9-point rubric
Formatting Check — industry conventions flagged
What's Working / What Needs Work
Market Positioning — who buys this, what shelf
Submission Verdict — five honest categories
Next Steps Checklist — concrete revisions

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FirstPass · Coverage Report#0427

The Last Light at Cedar Bend

Feature Screenplay · Literary Drama · 112 pp.

8/10

Concept

7/10

Structure

9/10

Character

8/10

Dialogue

6/10

Pacing

7/10

Market

Verdict

High-Potential Concept, Needs Polish

A confident voice and a rich emotional spine. Act II loses momentum around p. 58 — tighten the midpoint and you have a strong submission.

Rubric

Nine measures, scored 1–10

Concept

Structure

Pacing

Character

Dialogue

Formatting

Marketability

Originality

Clarity

Pricing

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Do I need an account to try it?: No. Paste your script and you'll get your readiness score in under two minutes. No signup, no card, no email required.
What does the free score show?: Your overall readiness score, your verdict category, the top two strengths in your draft, and the top two gaps. The full breakdown — page-by-page notes, formatting issues, market positioning, and the revision checklist — unlocks when you subscribe.
How does signup work?: We create your account automatically at checkout using the email you provide to Paddle. You'll get a magic-link sign-in email to access your full report and history.
What formats can I submit?: Screenplays, TV pilots, treatments, novel manuscripts and samples, children's book manuscripts, query letters, and book proposals. Paste text, or upload PDF, .txt, .md, or Fountain files.
Can I cancel? Are there refunds?: Yes, cancel anytime from your account page — no phone calls, no retention forms. You keep access through the end of your billing period. We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied — request it through paddle.net.
Is this a replacement for a human reader?: No. FirstPass is the read you get before the paid one — a fast, structured pre-read so you don't burn a paid coverage slot or an agent's first impression on a draft that isn't ready.
How fast is it?: Most reports return in under two minutes.
Will you use my script to train AI?: No. Your submission is processed to produce your report and stored only in your private account history. We do not use it for training, distribution, or any other purpose.