I get paid to read and score Hollywood screenplays for The Black List — here's how I got the job and why getting a low score isn't the end of the world

Dec 29 2022 by Business Insider

 
An evaluation at The Black List costs $70 for a 30 minute pilot, or $100 for a feature length screenplay.

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A reader for The Black List says there are a few things to keep in mind before paying for a read. Screenwriters pay to have their scripts scored by readers at the reputable screenplay database site. Readers at The Black List are only required to have a year of experience reading scripts.

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