In 2006 Julie Gray founded The Script Department with one person in mind - you, the writer. That's not a gimmick or a line of copy; it's a philosophy, and the guiding principle of our company. A company for writers, by writers.

So what does this mean exactly? It means we stand for something, or better, for someone - you, the writer! And our actions reflect our words.

When the WGA writers strike was going strong, The Script Department was there - armed with dozens of cupcakes, and a battalion of The Script Department staff.

It means when it comes to your baby, you're in charge.

You want page notes? You got it.

Want them typed as note balloons in your PDF? We can do that, too.

We're here to inspire, educate, and facilitate. And while no script consulting company can promise to make you a professional writer, with one of the most experienced teams of story analysts in the industry, we can promise to find the professional writer in you. To take your writing to the next level, and the one after that, and when you're ready to blast off, we have the industry connections to pump you full of jet fuel.

Writing is a journey, not a destination. And we'd like to be with you for the long haul. So no matter where you are in the writing process, we're here to help.

Need some motivation and inspiration? Check out The Rouge Wave for some serious screenwriting know-how, served up with a smile and a cupcake six days a week.

Feeling lonely in your writer's den? Commiserate with other Rouge Wavers (a motley, friendly crew) on the Rouge Wave II. You can chat about your favorite (or not-so-favorite) flicks, ask and answer questions, or just soak up some good vibes.

Whatever you need, we're confident we can help. With multiple script sales, rewrites, and options between us, not to mention access to agents and managers, we have the experience and the knowledge to point you in the right direction.

So whatever it is, just ask. After all, it's about you!

How do we know we can help you? We've helped these guys...

We here at The Script Department take pride in working with writers at every point along the way. From total neophytes, to writers with a few scripts under their belts seeking representation, to all-stars like Robert Chomiak and Paul Smith who still [wisely] value solid feedback before sending a script to their agents or a producer.

We've coached gazillions of scribes toward reaching their goals, and we'd be honored to do the same for you. Our clients have placed in competitions like The Blue Cat Screenwriting Competition, The Page International Screenwriting Competition, The Creative Screenwriting Competition, The Austin Film Festival Screenwriting Competition, and the Warner Brother's Television Fellowship. They've scored representation, taken meetings at studios such as Universal and Fox, and most importantly, have come away from their experience with us as better writers - full stop.

From Detroit to Djibouti, we receive gifts and cards from satisfied clients the world over. (Not hinting here, just sayin'.) We have been wined and dined, mentioned in thank-you speeches, and have received innumerable "thank you" emails. (Again, NO pressure.) At The Script Department, it's not surprising we boast one of the highest client retention rates in the industry - a whopping 98%.

How do we do it? We connect with our clients and they return again and again, because they know that working with us means they, the writers, come first. Because to us - it's personal. Every time.

A published essayist and short fiction writer, Julie was the inaugural winner of the 2003 Creative Screenwriting Expo Writers Boot Camp Award. Julie graduated from the program in 2005, and is also an alumna of the UCLA Writers' Program Studio, she has read for the Blue Cat Screenwriting Competition as well as for Walden Media (NARNIA) Seed Productions (THE TOURIST) Red Wagon Productions (JARHEAD) Bedford Falls (BLOOD DIAMOND) and Cinergi (SWIM FAN).

Having worked as a story analyst at several production companies, Julie began to tire of the heartbreaking job of giving script after script a PASS without any explanation to or empathy for the writer. In 2006, she founded The Script Department with the intention of providing story analysis in a kinder, more comprehensive way.

Each script consultation is like a mini-screenwriting lesson and The Script Department clients have consistently procured representation and placed well in competitions after having worked with Julie and her partners.

A lifelong Californian, Julie resides in Hollywood. When not working on one of her psychological thriller scripts or spending time with her two children, or one of her two dogs (Ray the Chihuahua, or Maddie the ShiTzu), she is writing her Young Adult novel and sharing her knowledge about writing, entertainment, and life in her popular blog, The Rouge Wave.