Anna Henry Consulting

Script Notes / Pitch Consulting / Workshops / Editing

Anna Henry began her 20-year career as a development executive at Nickelodeon, working on the development and production of animated television series, pilots and features, including the cult hit “Invader Zim.” She crossed over to prime-time television working at CBS and ABC in drama development and programming, and freelanced as a creative consultant for a number of production companies. She was most recently Director of Development at Andrea Simon Entertainment, a boutique literary management and production company representing writers and directors. Her clients have worked on shows at virtually every broadcast and major cable television network, and have set up projects at ITV America, Sony, 20th Television, EOne, Starz, Amazon, OddLot Entertainment, Corus, and others. She enjoys having a close collaboration with writers in refining scripts, expanding their range of material, and finding the best home for each project. Anna is a graduate of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.

Script Notes

Script Notes

I give you detailed overall and page notes on your script, then follow up with a 60-minute call to discuss the notes. Revised draft notes available at a reduced rate, depending on the extent of revisions. I work on dramas (one-hour), comedies (half-hour), and features. I can also give you notes on a spec episode for a fellowship application.

Pitch notes & Pitch Rehearsal

Pitch notes & Pitch Rehearsal

Pitch notes: I give you detailed notes on your pitch document or treatment, including concept, pilot summary, characters, season arcs, themes, etc. Then follow up with a call to discuss the notes. PLUS, I will email you the pitch template agencies, studios and networks use, but most beginner writers don’t know about.

Pitch Rehearsal: Ready to pitch but not quite ready to face executives in a room? You need a pitch rehearsal! I am your “friendly audience!” Give me your 15-20 minute pitch and I will give you detailed feedback on both content and delivery. You only get one shot at this – shouldn’t you invest in making it count?

Workshops

Workshops

Have a writers’ group? I will come to you (in person or via teleconference) and teach a class. You pick the topics, which can include insider information about the business, the secrets to a successful pitch, tips on writing a spec pilot, and answers to your specific questions. Individual pitch sessions can be added.

What our clients say

“Working with Anna on my last three pilots has been the most informative and helpful thing that has happened to me as I transition from a playwright to a writer for television. Her insight, knowledge and great care for the work that I am creating has been the key factor in my success in television. There is no one like her and highly recommend her.”

-Eduardo Machado – Multi-award winning playwright and screenwriter, Havana Quartet (Starz pilot), Tropicana (Amazon pilot), Hung (HBO), Magic City (Starz)

“Anna is among the most insightful, incisive, and all-around helpful script consultants I have ever worked with. Her notes always go to the heart of the matter, whatever it happens to be, and always help me improve my work in surprising and measurable ways. Her input is invaluable. And she’s an absolute pleasure to work with. Quite simply, Anna is the real deal.”

-Carl Capotorto – The Chameleon (Netflix), The Deuce (HBO), Vinyl (HBO)

“Anna Henry is super knowledgeable and expert at identifying what makes a script successful and what might be hurting a script. Her reads are meticulous and detail oriented. But, the best thing about working with Anna is that once she identifies an issue she doesn't just leave you hanging, she is insightful and creative in helping you to solve those issues. She has "saved the script" for me on numerous occasions.”

-Evangeline Ordaz – Vida (Starz), In Contempt (BET), Seven Seconds (Netflix), East Los High (Hulu)

“I love Anna’s analysis of scripts! Really, really smart and incisive – she is very good at what she does!”

-Mark Olsen – Big Love (HBO, Creator / Showrunner), Getting On (HBO, Creator / Showrunner)

“Anna’s ability to develop scripts is unmatched. She asks the tough questions. She compels you dig deeper into your work. She demands you push yourself further than you thought you could go. And, in the end, if you’ve listened, if you’ve studied, if you’ve done the work she’s asked of you, you’ll have a spectacular piece of material that will no doubt be your best.”

-Neil McCormack – Showrunner’s assistant on Designated Survivor, Writer’s assistant on Chicago Fire

“Anna gives great notes! It's as simple as that. Anna worked with me on a number of scripts and her questions and suggestions made me dig deeper and find things about my characters and story I'd never have realized on my own. She's tireless, she loves the process, and she's a joy to work with. I cannot recommend her more highly.”

-Sally Nemeth – Playwright, Author, Law & Order (NBC), Law & Order: UK (BBC America), Multiple films for Hallmark Channel

“Anna’s notes on my spec pilots were invaluable. Smart, informative, concise. She clearly identified issues with character and story then followed up with solutions to problems. Her insights moved my projects ahead and helped secure development deals. I’ve worked with many script consultants - Anna’s the best!”

-Michael Robison – Show Creator / Pilot Writer (Corus), Director for Network and Cable

“I highly recommend Anna; her skills in giving production-driven notes is unparalleled. In three rounds of Anna's notes, my first TV pilot went from a rough outline to final draft and received very positive feedback from a major studio exec. Anna is the best champion for your script you can find. She is smart, savvy, honest and straight to the point, she will "tough love" your script to the best shape it could ever be in no time!"

-Angela Uzun – Medical Expert / Writer

Please email me to discuss the services you are interested in.

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