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Script Doctor | Comedy & Dialogue Specialist | Story Development
20+ Years in Script Development | 17 Festival Awards | Film & Television



​Script Development for Producers, Directors & Filmmakers

I'm Terry McFadden. I work with producers, directors, filmmakers and talent to diagnose troubled scripts, strengthen dialogue, and turn weak drafts into production-ready stories for film and television.

If a script isn't landing yet, I help identify the problems quickly and provide practical solutions that move the project forward.
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Common Script Problems I Help Solve 

   • Dialogue that isn’t landing or sounding natural
   • Comedy that isn’t working on the page
   • Flat or underdeveloped characters
   • Weak or broken second acts
   • Scripts that aren’t production-ready
   • Actor-driven projects that need stronger story development

​What I Do 

My work focuses on diagnosing story problems quickly and strengthening scripts, so they are ready for development, production, or talent attachment.

This often includes:

   • fixing clunky dialogue
   • sharpening comedic or dramatic timing
   • strengthening character voice
   • improving structure and pacing

Script Development Services - Film & TV

Script Triage & Story Diagnosis
A fast and focused analysis of story structure, dialogue, character development, and pacing. Includes clear recommendations and development notes for moving the script forward. 

Dialogue & Comedy Punch-Ups
Strengthening character voice, sharpening dialogue, and improving comedic timing through targeted dialogue passes.

Script Doctor Rewrites
Collaborative rewriting to improve structure, pacing, rising conflict, and character arcs.

Development Consulting
Working with producers, directors, and actors during the development process to strengthen scripts before production or talent attachment. 

And this process is collaborative consistently remaining true to your vision all the way.  

Let's Talk About Your Project

If you're developing a script, film, or television project and need an experienced set of development eyes, I'd be happy to talk.

I offer a no obligation 30-minute consultation by phone or Zoom to discuss your project.

Testimonials from producers and clients             Awards and Productions

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"I have been getting notes from Terry on my projects for better than 10 years and I am always glad I did.  Best thing about them is they allow me to turn up what is already working and make it better".

--Narmar Hannah:  Show Creator and Producer (The Luxury Rental; The Diner's Club)

Narmartini Productions 

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"Terry was great to work with on my book "Return of Ixtab" and adapting it into a screenplay.  He did a great job and on the timeframe I needed.   Thanks Terry, for all your help!"
 
​--Robert Zitella

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"I have collaborated with Terry on numerous creative projects and admire his ability to take the initiative and make things happen. He worked hard to assure these projects exposed us to new audiences and illuminated the strengths of our talents."

 --Tom Misuraca, multi-award winning playwright and screenwriter (Geeks, the Musical; Krampus; Happy Holidays)
​http://www.tommiz.com/index.html

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"I used Terry’s script analysis for one of my multi-cam scripts and it was exactly what I needed.  Terry improved my scripts direction and flow with his knowledge of what executives, producers, managers, and agents are looking for.  All of this help and experience for a great price.   I will continue to use Terry’s service for future scripts and highly recommend Terry to any writer out there needing help to get their script pitch ready.  Thank you, Terry".
 
--Natasha Persad & Justin Scott (Writing Team)
https://www.facebook.com/teamnatashajustintv/
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"My screenplay, "Trial and Erin" has been named a finalist is the Script Pimp competition (top 20 out of 2700 submissions); finalist in the Script Showcase contest (top 8 out of 437 entries); and finalist in the Screenplay Festival screenwriting contest. It also placed as a quarter-finalist and higher in about a half dozen other contests. I also have been able to find a manager.  Thanks, Terry, for all your help!"

--Larry Shulruff

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Terry's Profile

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