Welcome to The Development Track!

Thanks for checking out the site.

This has been a side project of mine for the past few months, and I’m excited to launch it and see if it can gain some momentum.

My hope is that this site becomes a one-stop destination for screenplay and pilot notes, industry news, and fresh analysis of this unprecedented time in the entertainment industry. All from the POV of a creative executive and producer who has spent over twenty years navigating the ins and outs of the film and TV development world.

I know there are a lot of places online offering writing advice. Some, are genuinely good and well-intentioned, while a good majority make me roll my eyes.

Most script consultants giving advice on Twitter, BlueSky, and other platforms are writers themselves. While I understand the instinct to learn from writers, I personally believe that getting notes and feedback from actual development executives is far more beneficial.

Development executives are the ones receiving the spec scripts you’re hoping to sell, reading them first, staffing the shows, and constantly talking to studio and network executives about what they’re looking for. I highly doubt most writers are reading 10–20 scripts a week, constantly giving notes to showrunners and A-list writers, or have been through the development process as much as I have.

A Bit About Me

When I first arrived in Los Angeles, I had no connections. But through sheer determination, I found myself interning on studio lots and working alongside some of the biggest directors, producers, and actors in town.

Over the years, I’ve worked for major agencies, management companies, TV studios, production companies that have made some of the most popular films and television shows of the last thirty years, and have worked as an executive for producers who ran networks and major film studios.

Here are some of the highlights from my career:

Served as the Head of Drama at a TV studio.

Ran a showrunner’s production company at one of the biggest studios.

Sold 74 TV shows to buyers and 15 films.

Staffed 22 seasons of television.

Got 7 shows on the air from development to production.

Made 3 films, produced 4 pilots, read over 5,000 scripts and probably heard more than 1000 pitches.

But my favorite part? Working with writers.

I love helping their scripts get better, while also making their dreams come true. So this is my opportunity to give back and help writers make their scripts market ready.

Why This Site?

There are a lot of so-called script experts and consultants out there. Some are fine, I’m sure—but what I bring is real-world, executive-level experience. I don’t just know what makes a good script; I know what sells.

My years in the trenches have given me an encyclopedic understanding of what studios, networks, streamers, and producers are searching for right now.

I also still watch movies and TV shows religiously, so I know what’s out there, what’s working and what’s coming soon.

And this site isn’t just about offering script notes or consultations—it’s a space to dive into all things entertainment. This is my passion and I have wanted a space to voice my opinion for years. From project announcements and trailers to industry trends and pilot pickups, I’ll be sharing my take on what’s happening in Hollywood and beyond.

If my opinions, advice, and taste resonate with you, maybe you’ll decide I’m the right fit to help you refine your script. Be sure to checkout my Letterbox! – Yes, I have become that guy.

What Makes The Development Track Different?

When you buy notes or consultation services here, you’re getting me—not an intern, an assistant, someone “breaking into” the industry, someone working for a giant site with dozens of readers, or an exec who worked in development a decade ago.

With me, you’re working with someone who has lived and breathed development for over two decades and has collaborated with nearly every buyer in town. While I no longer work for a giant company (I chose to venture out on my own during the strikes), I still have half a dozen or so active projects around town.

I promise that if you hire me as a script consultant, I will always be honest and provide the same level of notes I give to the writers, creators, and showrunners I develop projects with. I’ll make time for my clients and maintain open communication. The most common feedback I’ve received from past bosses and writers I’ve worked with is that they can tell I genuinely care about every project I take on. I promise to bring that same dedication to anyone who purchases my services.

My Vision For The Site

My hope for this site is to build a community and truly support writers. I want this to be a place where writers of all levels can learn more about the ins and outs of Hollywood and what happens behind the scenes. My goal is to bring people together and help build careers.

While I’m not actively looking to add many more projects to my producing slate right now, there’s always a chance that if I read something stellar, I’ll use my network and resources to help find a home for it. I will never make false promises about introducing writers to reps or producers. However, if I come across something incredible—something I truly believe is strong enough to land representation—I do know hundreds of agents and managers, so there’s always a possibility.

What I do want to do is showcase great work and give exposure to fantastic scripts. That’s why I plan to introduce a Script of the Month feature, where I’ll highlight the best script I read through a consultation (with the writer’s permission, of course). I’ll also write a review explaining why the script was chosen and why it deserves to find a home.

Having worked with nearly every buyer in town, I have unique insights into the development process and how projects get made. But I also have strong opinions on how Hollywood is run—and how it can improve.

I’ve been obsessed with entertainment news since I was a kid. In elementary school, I had subscriptions to Entertainment Weekly, Movieline, and Premiere Magazine and spent hours on the internet from its early days, obsessively reading every film site I could find. Even now, I spend way too much time on Deadline, THR, The Ankler, Puck, and Film Twitter, soaking up as much industry news as possible.

More than once over the past twenty years, I’ve regretted not pursuing film journalism—spending my life at screenings, film festivals, chasing scoops, visiting sets, and writing reviews. Did I make the mistake in trying to help get things made, especially in a world where 80% of the things I worked on and sometimes spent years trying to get made, never came to fruition? And before you ask those are pretty good odds!

So I hope this site helps scratch that itch, and that my unique perspective will be interesting to those who read it.

So whether you’re here for advice, insider insights, or just a fresh take on the latest in film and TV—welcome to The Development Track! Let’s make your script the best it can be—and maybe even get it one step closer to the big (or small) screen.

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