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Rob Tobin is a screenwriter, script doctor, writing coach, lecturer, acknowledged
expert on screenplay structure, former book editor and author of "How
to Write High Structure, High Concept Movies." As a script analyst,
development exec, script consultant and writing coach, Rob has read more
than 5,000 scripts and worked for many of the biggest production companies
in Los Angeles.
As a screenwriter, Rob has written both features and sitcoms, individually
and with his favorite writing partner and wife Leslie Coogan (Jackie Coogan's
daughter). He sold the feature script "Better than Human" to Living
Earth productions and his agent is negotiating the sale of his latest script,
"On the DL."
As a script consultant and writing coach, Rob rewrote "Across the
Red Line", a sports drama for the Cannell Studios; wrote the treatment
for the feature script "Guard of Honor," adapted from the best-selling
novel of the same title for Midnight Soldiers; wrote the treatment for "The
A-Team" for Cannell; rewrote the western farce "Zen Cowboy"
for Triad Films; the sitcom pilot "Time for Joy" for Riviera Entertainment
and; the sitcom pilot "I Love Ludo" for Bu West Productions, which
led to a development deal with Fox.
Rob is a former VP of Writers Boot Camp, one of the country's largest private
screenwriting schools, and he has lectured, given workshops and coached
writers from across the country. He has given workshops, done book signings
and participated on panels at many of the most prestigious film festivals
and writing conferences including The WGA Words to Pictures, Slamdance,
Moondance, Screenwriting Expo and New York Independent Film Festival.
As a story analyst, Rob read for Goldwyn, Spelling, Interscope, TriStar,
TriMark and HBO, among others. He also helped establish a feature film department
for television mogul Stephen J. Cannell ("The A-Team," "Hunter,"
"The Commish").
Rob's education includes a B.A. in creative writing from the University
of Victoria, British Columbia (Rob is Canadian) and graduate work in the
Professional Writing Program at USC in Los Angeles.
"Rob Tobin provided invaluable advice, support and encouragement in
the writing of a screenplay which led directly to a staff writing position
in television. I could not have done it without him."
Jonathan R. Hiatt, Writer-producer, "City of Angels" and "Philly"
(Steven Bochco Productions) and "MEDS."
"I consulted with Rob on an original screenplay entitled 'Ballistic,'
and on my novel, 'Mortal Sin.' Rob is blessed with a unique combination
of skills in matters both literary and cinematic. His creative instincts
are first-rate."
Paul Levine, Best-selling novelist
"Rob is as fine a script analyst as any I have worked with, and has
helped me enormously with script analysis, story notes and script editing."
Wayne S. Williams, Producer, "Toy Soldiers."
"If you want to read a fantastic book about screenwriting, check out,
"How to Write High Structure, High Concept Movies."
Howard Meibach, Hollywoodlitsales
"(How to Write High Structure, High Concept Movies) is the clearest,
most compelling book on screenwriting that I have ever come across."
Nick Dunning, British Screenwriting Institute
Rob is available for screenwriting, script doctoring and development work
as well as lecturing, workshops and individual coaching and consulting.
He can be reached at 714-717-4289 or scripts@earthlink.net.
FEE SCHEDULE
Story Notes: $750
This includes 10-15 pages of detailed notes on every aspect of your script,
including suggestions for improvements and notes made on the script during
the read. Story notes for novels, add $500 per $25,000 words.
Story Notes and Personal Consultation: $1000
This includes story notes and an hour meeting either by phone or in person.
Ongoing Consultation: $150 per hour.
This option allows the writer or producer to consult with us on an ongoing
basis, including multiple reads, meetings with writers, etc.
Polishes: $10,000
Includes two drafts. Additional drafts $5,000 per.
Rewrites: $20,000
Includes two drafts. Additional drafts $5,000.
Rob Tobin
P.O. Box 286
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-717-4289
scripts@earthlink.net
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