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Carol Hovsepian and La Moog Productions helped me a great deal during the writing process of my first novel, The Santa Claus Killer, as well as an option for my screenplay, Destiny. I am now repped by an agency and thus I highly recommend Carol, her expertise and extensive knowledge in the field. I am a very satisfied client.
RJ Smith, authorI first met Carol roughly 15 years ago, and have come to rely upon her talent as a writer and visionary.
Carol not only writes scripts and screenplays for film and television, she was instrumental in helping me convey several messages to my marketing audience for my web-based businesses, including writing dialogue for some video game characters I am developing.
Thanks, Carol. You make me look good and I appreciate that.
San Dan YiCarol Hovsepian wears the hats of screenwriter, producer and script consultant with equal ease and ability.
She has a keen eye for finding the heart in a story and the detail needed to bring that heart to the forefront, to life for both script readers and movie-making power brokers alike. Her opinions regarding my screenplays — totally invaluable.
In my experience, Carol’s level of integrity is unsurpassed in Hollywood. She is an educated, informed, consummate professional in every aspect of the business.
Marla Hayes, produced screenwriter listed on IMDBI had the sincere pleasure of working with Carol Hovsepian on a myriad of scripts I penned for the entertainment industry. Within 48 hours of sending her my scripts, she responded with detailed analyses, guidance on structure, character development and detailed grammatical usage. The services I received were by far superior to any expectations I had.
RJ Smith, Storyteller Entertainment, Author and ScreenwriterCarol Hovsepian is smart, insightful and always willing to help. She has a unique professional background in both the movie business and education and I believe this contributes to her ability to provide competent and thoughtful feedback in a compassionate way. I highly recommend her services!
Karen Mueller Bryson Author, Screenwriter, Publisher of Short on Time BooksCarol critiqued my first novel and her insight and suggestions helped raise my manuscript to a new level. She was particularly helpful in pointing out how to make my characters more interesting and the plot more dramatic. I highly recommend Carol to any writer who’s looking for a thoughtful and constructive critique.
Diane Ponti, Author
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Skeleton Writing – The Bare Bones with Flavor
Have you ever seen a photo of a skeleton or seen one in person? I have and just like anthropologists, scientists and coroners, you can create a profile of your character from the bare bones with flavor. What does that … Continue reading
The Interviews – Anatomy of a Short Film – Part III
Do you include interviews in your preparation to write a screenplay or book of any genre? I do but not all interviews are easy or easy to get. But I’m a big believer that one little stated tidbit, significant or … Continue reading
The Option – Anatomy of a Short Film – Part II
What’s the best way to secure an option, especially for a true story? With patience and a vision that matches the essence of not only what you see but what the true character sees and wants to convey. Let’s first … Continue reading
Passion Pitch
How many requests do you get for a script read from your pitches? I get a lot now. Why? Passion. It’s that simple if a producer, manager, agent or financier is looking for your genre. What is passion? It’s being … Continue reading
Outline of The Jigsaw Puzzle
Do you outline your screenplay or story before writing it? I do but not always. I think outlining is an art unto itself and found it to be just like putting together the whole picture of a jigsaw puzzle. I … Continue reading
Anatomy of a Short Film – Part I
Have you thought about writing, producing and/or directing a short film? I have and starting the project this week. With the current economical disasters, doing a short film is a fantastic venture to invest in, especially for those who want … Continue reading
Motivations vs. Traits
Do you know what your character’s motivation is and what combined traits are attached to convincingly have the character reach his/her goal? Hope so. If not, there’s no character arc, sensible action or reason for an audience or reader to … Continue reading
Listen To Your Words
Do you ever read your words aloud with a group? I do. It’s essential whether it is a book or screenplay. Why? You’ll hear everything good and bad in your work: pacing, dialogue rhythm, wordiness and you’ll get great feedback … Continue reading
Logline Fogline
Isn’t it hilarious when writers complain about putting their stories they’ve spent at least a year on into a single sentence that’s supposed sell it? I think so and I’m one of those writers. Sometimes I feel I spend more … Continue reading
Feedback Redux
Have you ever received conflicting feedback on your script or book? I have. One loves your characters. Another doesn’t. One finds it convoluted. Another doesn’t. Drives you crazy, right? So, what to do? I have never received consistent feedback on … Continue reading
