DANIELA SAIONI'S
Screenplay Coaching & Consulting Services
DANIELA SAIONI has shepherded the creation of over 100 film & TV scripts through her original screenwriting programs and as a Story Editor and Screenwriting Coach with ongoing private clients.
She has been a Story Editing Mentor for organizations like Pacific Screenwriting Program, Reelworld E20 and The Female Eye Film Festival and has several international screenplay laurels to her name, with her clients garnering many more.
This page outlines her fees for an iniitial assessment of your material for market readiness, which can be used as a stand-alone service or as the first step in securing Daniela as your Story Editor or Screenwriting Coach. You can email her to arrange a call about her higher-end specialized Script Coaching packages.
Screenplay Assessment Service ($250 to $500 US plus applicable taxes)
Not sure whether your script is ready to submit to producers, competitions or agents? Or maybe you know there is work to be done but want some clear, actionable steps on where and how you need to improve? Daniela will review your TV pilot or feature screenplay for market readiness and craft level. This is one of her proven superpowers as a teacher and Story Editor. Please note: this is not a Story Edit and does not require signing a WGC contract. Turnaround time is typically 48 hours. Email her to schedule this before clicking the order form below.
INCLUDES: INITIAL 30 MINUTE ZOOM MEETING — WRITTEN ASSESSMENT AND ACTION STEPS - FINAL 30 MINUTE ZOOM CONSULTATION SESSION COVERING ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
Novel to Feature Film or TV Series Opinion Service ($997 US plus applicable taxes)
Want a professional opinion on whether your novel [or body of research about historical or factual events] could make a viable feature film or TV series? If so, or if not, would you like Daniela to review your novel or material and offer up one or more ways it could be adapted for the large or small screen?. Please note: this is not a Story Edit and does not require signing a WGC contract, but if you want to continue working with Daniela to develop a treatment and/or screenplay, a WGC Story Consultant and/or Screenwriter contract would need to be executed. . Turnaround time for this initial opinion service is typically two weeks or less. Email Daniela to schedule this before clicking the order form below.
INCLUDES: INITIAL 1 hour ZOOM MEETING — WRITTEN ASSESSMENT AND ACTION STEPS - FINAL 1 HOUR ZOOM CONSULTATION SESSION COVERING ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
Story Editing Services ($1000/day CDN plus applicable taxes and WGC union fringes)
Work with Daniela to pull the best out of your story from as early as the concept stage through to your production draft. Wrting, co-writing and punch-up service are also available as per the contract terms we agree on, in accordance with WGC standards.
IN PERSON OR OVER ZOOM — WGC or WGA UNION CONTRACT REQUIRED - TYPICALLY FOR CLIENTS WITH A DEVELOPMENT BUDGET IN PLACE
"Writer Whisperer" White Glove Personalized Script Coaching Packages ($5K to $10K)
Arrange a discovery call or Zoom to discuss Daniela's highest-level screenplay coaching service for a select few clients committed to putting in the work during a specified window of time. It's llke having a veteran creative accountability partner and comedy specialist who brings out your best and continually steers you in the right direction so you don't lose track of your vision and goals in the process of creating a marketable screenplay. Plus, it's way more fun than writing alone. Because this is coaching and not actual writing or Story Editing, a union contract is not required.
IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM — 3 MONTHS FOCUSED ON GETTING YOU FROM CONCEPT TO A SOLID FIRST DRAFT or ELEVATING YOUR CURRENT DRAFT- PERSONALIZED FILM AND TV PLANS AVAILABLE PLUS LIFETIME ACCESS TO DANIELA'S TRAINING CATALOGUE
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"I’ve written several short films, but I wanted to challenge myself and take my skills to the next level [with a feature]. Daniela Saioni, The Director Whisperer, came highly recommended by producers, and when we had an initial conversation, it was evident she understood the concept and was 100 percent in my corner as a writer and visionary. We went through three drafts of the project together, and every time, she ensured that the story was working in terms of plotting, characters, and, most crucially, remained true to my vision. I’ve showed the screenplay to friends in the industry, and they insist it’s the best thing I’ve ever written. I can’t recommend Daniela enough. She will ensure you write YOUR story in a narratively and visually compelling fashion."
— MARLENE GOLDMAN, F.R.S.C., WRITER/DIRECTOR (TORONTO)
"As an experienced physician but novice writer, I have had the privilege of having Daniela assist me as a Script Consultant. There are not enough words to express my gratitude for her commitment and talent. Her restructuring and punch-ups are second to none. Daniela takes a personal interest in each client and gives it her all. Her expertise has shined through in two of my personal projects that are currently being entertained for production. I could not have accomplished this without her and I am extremely grateful to have found her."
— LANCE C., Physician / Screenwriter (TORONTO)
Client Testimonials
Peter J. Harris
SCREENWRITER (TORONTO)
"After thirty plus years in the film industry and literally thousands of scripts, one tends to get an idea of what a great screenplay looks like. But Daniela is also a very effective teacher as well. She will patiently show you how to develop vibrant 3-D characters that leap off the page, an escalating structure that will keep an audience welded to the screen, and proven techniques to generate a broad emotional palette that will pull the viewer into your story.""
Shauna Johannesen
SCREENWRITER (VANCOUVER)
“Daniela is a fantastic teacher. Her comprehensive ability to breakdown what stories need, how humour works (and sometimes doesn't!), and how to improve your script in concrete and specific ways is incredibly valuable and you will leave able to write better. On top of that, she's kind and funny and you will love spending time with her."
Joe Leather
ACTOR / SCREENWRITER (UK)
"I always thought sitcom writing was some kind of secret skill only known to God-tier comics in LA writer's rooms across the sea. Daniela's well-structured and thoughtful lessons made me realise it's a skill anyone can learn by trusting their imagination and embracing their inner funny.."
Sharon Spell
ACTOR / SCREENWRITER (NYC)
"This was my first time working with Daniela and hopefully not the last. She starts with the fundamentals, her methods are clear and she sets each writer up for success. She meets questions with kindness and generosity and it's glaringly obvious she's passionate about this craft. Highly recommend: ten out of ten!"
Script Assessments by Script Type
Half-hour TV Pilot Assessment
$250 — up to 42 pages
Get an experienced, honest assessment of how market-ready your half-hour pilot is before sending it to agents, competitions or before you begin pitching it.
An initial and final Zoom meeting to clarify your intentions and goals with this project, and cover any questions you may have
A professional reading and assessment of your script's market potential and current craft level
A list of actionable next steps from Daniela's perspective to get your script market-ready or take it to the next level
One-Hour TV Pilot Assessment
$400 — up to 66 pages
Get an experienced, honest assessment of how market-ready your one-hour pilot is before sending it to agents, competitions or before you begin pitching it.
An initial and final Zoom meeting to clarify your intentions and goals with this project, and cover any questions you may have
A professional reading and assessment of your script's market potential and current craft level
A list of actionable next steps from Daniela's perspective to get your script market-ready or take it to the next level
Feature Screenplay Assessment
$500 — up to 140 pages
Get an experienced, honest assessment of how market-ready your feature film script is before sending it to agents, competitions or before you begin pitching it. Daniela has consulted in many genres, but is truly a comedy specialist!
An initial and final Zoom meeting to clarify your intentions and goals with this project, and cover any questions you may have
A professional reading and assessment of your script's market potential and current craft level
A list of actionable next steps from Daniela's perspective to get your script market-ready or take it to the next level
