Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about Script Forge, reports and your scripts.
Script Forge gives screenwriters a second read of a draft. Keep scripts and versions in one place, order the reports you need and use the notes to decide what to tackle next.
Script Forge gives you a simple way to keep a screenplay project together:
📁 Project Organization
Group scripts by project, genre, client or any system that suits you. Each project can hold several drafts and their reports.
🎬 Script Management
Upload several drafts, choose the current master and keep the earlier versions and reports close by.
📊 Advanced Reporting
Order Coverage Reports (1 credit) and Evaluation Reports (2 credits) when you need a fresh read of the draft.
⚡ Quick Reports
For a one-off script, use Quick Report. There is no need to create a project first.
📋 Coverage Report - 3 pages (1 Credit)
A concise 3-page professional report similar to what you'd receive from a studio reader:
- One-sentence logline
- Complete synopsis (including the ending)
- Comments on concept, structure, characters, dialogue, and marketability
- Scoring breakdown (out of 10)
- Verdict: Recommend / Consider / Pass
📝 Full Evaluation Report - 8 pages (2 Credits)
An eight-page read with detailed notes and practical suggestions:
- Everything in Coverage Report plus deeper analysis
- Detailed strengths & weaknesses with specific suggestions
- Structure, pacing, character arcs, theme, and tone analysis
- Genre-specific feedback and target audience insights
🔍 Info Scan (1 Credit)
Quick script analysis for synopsis:
- Genre classification and tone analysis
- Comparable films and budget estimates
- Character breakdowns and location details
- Logline and synopsis generation
🎯 First Ten Deep Dive - 8 pages (2 Credits)
A focused, in-depth analysis of your first 10 pages — the pages that matter most for grabbing attention fast:
- Hook strength, premise clarity, and tone
- Pacing, scene turns, and momentum
- Character introduction impact and clarity
- Setup, stakes, and “read-on” factor
📈 Character Agency Report (2 Credits)
A deep dive into your main characters (protagonist + key supporting roles) that maps how much they drive the story across the script:
- Tracks where characters make meaningful choices vs. just react
- Helps diagnose “my characters aren’t doing anything” moments
- Gives you a clear picture of agency rising/falling throughout the script
Script Forge uses credits for paid reports:
- Coverage Report: 1 credit
- Evaluation Report: 2 credits
- Info Scan: 1 credit
Credits never expire and can be purchased in packs of 5, 15, or 30 credits. You can also redeem promo codes for additional credits.
Projects keep the work on a screenplay in one place:
- Create Projects: Organize scripts by genre, client, or any system that works for you
- Upload Scripts: Add multiple versions of your scripts to each project
- Set Master Script: Choose which version is your current working draft
- Generate Reports: Create reports for any script in your project
- Track Progress: See all your reports and script versions in one place
They are useful for several scripts, a run of drafts or client work.
Quick Reports
For one-off scripts that do not need a project. Upload the PDF, choose a report and get the read you need.
Projects
For work that is still developing. Keep drafts, changes and reports together, whether it is a feature, a TV project or client work.
To get started:
- Sign up for a free account
- Choose your workflow:
- Use Quick Reports for one-off scripts
- Create a Project for organized work
- Upload your script as a PDF
- Generate reports and start improving your writing!
No.
- Your script remains your property at all times.
- Uploading a script to Script Forge does not transfer ownership, rights, or control in any form.
- We do not sell scripts, share scripts, publish scripts, or pass scripts to third parties.
- Script Forge takes zero rights to your script — no ownership, no license, no option, no exclusivity.
No.
Scripts uploaded to Script Forge are processed only to generate the report you request and are not added to any training dataset.
- Scripts are not used to train AI models.
- We use AI APIs under strict platform compliance terms that prohibit customer data from being used for model training.
Your script remains private and is processed only to provide the service.
Scripts are processed solely to generate your requested reports.
If you choose to use our Project management system, your scripts need to be stored on our system so you can organise projects, versions, and reports.
Your scripts are private and secure. Data is protected with encryption in transit and at rest (bank-level encryption standards).
The AI analyses screenwriting craft, not ideas or originality.
- Structure and pacing
- Character focus and agency
- Scene clarity
- Setup and payoff
- Formatting and readability
It does not rewrite your script, generate stories, or claim creative ownership — think of it as a fast, consistent reader focused on fundamentals.
Script Forge uses models from OpenAI and Google Gemini.
Both platforms operate under strict privacy, security, and compliance frameworks. Customer data submitted via their APIs is not used to train models and is processed in accordance with their data-handling policies.
No.
Script Forge is a development tool — like coverage notes, script consultants, or editing software. It’s designed to support writers, not replace them. Writing decisions always remain with the writer.
Because this is a business, not a charity.
Free accounts include unlimited Script Notes so writers can keep improving without limits. The paid tier unlocks more detailed, in-depth analysis tools and ongoing improvements to the service. Pricing is set to make script feedback accessible to writers who can’t afford repeated expensive coverage.
No.
There are no hidden fees, no rights grabs, and no undisclosed use of scripts. How the platform works, what it does, and what it does not do are stated clearly. If you use the service, you pay for analysis. That’s it.
Because it’s consistent.
AI doesn’t have bad days. It doesn’t wake up on the wrong side of the bed. It doesn’t skim-read because it’s tired, rushed, or juggling a stack of scripts. And it doesn’t “half read” your work — it processes the whole thing, the same way, every time.
It is not a human reader, and it should not be treated as one. It is a quick, affordable second read that can help you see the craft problem more clearly before you return to the work.
- Coverage Reports: 1-2 minutes
- Evaluation Reports: 3-5 minutes
- Info Scans: 30-60 seconds
You'll receive an email notification when your report is ready, and you can view it immediately in your dashboard.
- Your script is not stolen
- Your script is not used to train AI
- No rights are taken
- Nothing is hidden
Script Forge exists to help writers improve their work through clear, structured feedback.
Yes! Promo codes can be redeemed in your billing section to add credits to your account. Simply enter the code and the credits will be added instantly.
For screenplay analysis reports, upload a PDF in standard screenplay format. The Proofread tool accepts Final Draft (.fdx, .fdxt or .xml) and ForgePad (.forgepad) files.
The free tier lets you view and review your reports on the Script Forge website.
If you want to download a PDF of any of your reports, that’s a paid feature and requires a subscription — we can’t give away everything for free.