Michael Francis O'Donohoe: Content creator and screenwriter in London, England.

Michael Francis O'Donohoe
Script Reader

A lot of screenwriters seem to start off as script readers, and get into the business that way, but there seems to be relatively little advice as to how to become a script reader. Has anybody done it or knows how to do it?

Michael Francis O'Donohoe

Hi Raymond, I'm currently writing my first spec. Is it necessary to have written one or more scripts before getting into script reading? I currently work a day job in legal publishing and was looking to do something more relevant.

Regina Lee

Ah I have no information at all on UK script reading career strategy.

Rik Carter

Michael, it doesn't hurt for a reader to also be a writer with a few finished scripts. But what is more necessary to getting a job is work samples. I don't know anything about the UK job market but I...

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Michael Francis O'Donohoe
Hi, hello, howdy

Hi there, I'm Michael O'Donohoe. I'm an aspiring screenwriter living in London-town. I'm currently working on my first spec script. Although my first love is sci-fi and fantasy, I'm also interested in thrillers, historical stuff and drama.

Tomasz Mieczkowski

Hi Kathleen.... ahhh, yes. I did not think of Dr Who which can definitely fall into the category of a period piece with elements of drama and suspense. Nice one! Not sure what Steampunk is, but I guess I'll find out soon. Cheers, and Happy Holidays.

Tomasz Mieczkowski

Ah, I see, I'm familiar with the term. Since you listed it with Dr. Who I was just unsure if it's a TV show or a film I should have seen by now. IMDb wasn't too helpful on that either. :) The synopsis...

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Greg McDonald

Best on your projects Michael.

Richard "RB" Botto

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Amanda Toney

Hello Michael -

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