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What is Script magazine?

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Final Draft, Inc. publishes Script magazine six times a year. Script magazine contains articles, interviews, features and in-depth coverage of the scriptwriting industry.  Each issue brings you the information you need to write and sell a film or television script in today's market.  Script is brought to you by Final Draft, the leading software for both professional and aspiring scriptwriters.
 
   

When is the magazine published?

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Script publishes six magazine issues every year: January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August and November/December. Each issue reaches newsstands the first Tuesday of the print month and mails to subscribers two weeks prior to reaching newsstands. For example, the January/February issue mails to subscribers the beginning of the third week in December and reaches newsstands the first Tuesday of January.
 
   

Can I get a free sample copy of Script magazine?

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Currently, Script magazine does not mail free sample copies. However, a digital version of the magazine can be viewed HERE. You can also find Script magazine on the newsstands at Barnes and Noble, Borders, Tower, Virgin Books & Music, and many fine independent bookstores nationwide.
 
   

How do I find out about advertising in Script?

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Many advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. We can customize a package to suit your needs. Click HERE for advertising information or contact advertising@finaldraft.com or call Ian Bage, New Marketing Services, at 800-677-4424.
 
   

How do I order back issues?

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We keep back issues in stock from 1997 to the present; each copy is $8.00 including postage. You can place your order over the phone at 888-245-2228 ext. 205. If you call after hours, you may place an order by indicating which issues you want, giving us your snail mail address, and leaving your credit card number and expiration date. If you don't want to use a credit card you can mail a check to our editorial offices:

Script magazine
5638 Sweet Air Road
Baldwin, MD 21013

It's a good idea to call (888-245-2228) or e-mail (backissues@finaldraft.com) first to see if we have the issue you want on hand. Supplies are limited, and once an issue sells out, it is no longer available. Please include with your order the name of the magazine, exact cover date of the issue, and number of copies that you wish to order. If you are ordering more than 10 copies of a back issue, please call to inquire about bulk discounts.
 
   

How can I submit an article to Script magazine?

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Article pitches should be sent to

Joshua Stecker
West Coast Editor
Script magazine
26707 West Agoura Road Suite 205
Calabasas CA 91302
stecker@finaldraft.com

Unsolicited manuscripts cannot be accepted. We don't accept very many pitches, but we do give them all consideration. We do require that authors have industry experience, preferably produced credits or that they have worked in the industry. Interviews are also considered if they are specific to the scriptwriting craft and are timely and informative.
 
   

What is Script magazine's letters to the editor e-mail address?

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Send to editor@finaldraft.com. Correspondence should include your full name, address and telephone, and may be edited for purposes of clarity or space.
 
   

What is Script magazine's subscription price?

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The basic annual rate for a Script magazine subscription in the U.S. is $24.95 for six issues. Please note that this price does not include any applicable sales tax such as state sales tax in Maryland. Subscriptions in Canada and Mexico are $10 additional per year for postage. All other non-USA subscriptions are $25 additional per year for air mail postage. Occasionally you will find subscriptions offered at less expensive rates. This is a courtesy we provide to our customers.
 
   

When will I receive my magazines?

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Script magazine is a bi-monthly publication published six times a year.  Depending on when in the publication schedule you place your order, it may take a couple of weeks for your subscription to be received. As a general rule, subscriptions take 4 to 8 weeks to start. We do make secondary mailings of the current issue for those customers who subscribe early in the publication schedule so that your wait time is reduced. Your subscription starts when you receive your first magazine, not when you place the order. Rest assured that these time frames are the industry standard and you will receive your new magazines as soon as possible.
 
   

Is there a student discount?

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Yes, the educational rate is $19.95. Please download, complete and fax the form available HERE (fax: 818-995-4422) or by calling us at 800-231-4055.

NOTE: You must include a copy of your tuition bill or student/faculty I.D. as proof of your academic affiliation.
 
   

How do I change the address to which my subscription is sent?

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You can quickly and easily change your address online by clicking HERE.  You may also contact us by e-mail, phone, or mail. This information can be found HERE.  If you're moving abroad, your term of service will be prorated based upon the value of the remaining service.
 
   

How do I renew my subscription?

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If you have received a renewal notice in the mail, you may renew your subscription online by clicking HERE. If you are eligible for any discount for an early renewal, you may enter the code found on your renewal letter in the online renewal form. You may also call in your subscription with a credit card payment by calling 888-881-5861. As always, if you have further questions, please contact us by e-mail, phone, or mail. Our contact information is HERE.
 
   

Can I cancel my subscription?

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If you need to cancel your subscription, please send an email to scriptsubs@pfsmag.com.  We will promptly stop your service and issue a refund for any unmailed copies.

If you canceled your subscription, but are still receiving bills, please note that it takes a few days for a cancellation to become effective. Therefore, if you receive any invoices after you have canceled, please ignore them. If you ordered through an agent (e.g. Amazon.com), you should also check with that agent to ensure that your cancellation request was received and processed.

We calculate the remaining value of all your unmailed copies based on the yearly subscription price. We will then credit that amount to the credit card used with your order/renewal or issue a check for the refund amount.

Example: You have ordered a subscription at $24.95 for 6 issues. After receiving your fourth issue you decide to cancel. You'll be credited $8.31.
 
   

What if my issue is damaged?

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Script magazine strives to provide readers with the best service possible. We polybag subscribers' issues to protect them while in they are in transit to your door. If your issue frequently arrives damaged and your mailbox is sufficiently sized, then check with the post office to see if the magazine arrives in good condition at their location. If it does not, then please contact us by e-mail, phone, or mail.  Our contact information is HERE.

If this damaged issue is an isolated event, please send an email to scriptsubs@pfsmag.com. Your subscription will be extended to make up for the damaged issue. If you would prefer to receive a replacement issue, please indicate that preference in the email.
 
   

What if my issue is lost or missing?

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Script magazine mails their issues to subscribers approximately two weeks prior to the magazine reaching the newsstand. Your magazine should arrive approximately one week prior to the cover date. Even if your magazine usually arrives earlier, it should not be considered late or missed until the first Friday of the cover date. For example, the January/February issue is not considered late until the first Friday in January. Factors that could delay delivery are severe weather or delays at local post offices.

If you have missed an issue, we may have an incorrect address on file. Please click here to verify your address. Your magazines may also have stopped being delivered because your subscription has not been renewed. Please send an email to scriptsubs@pfsmag.com to check the payment status on your account. If you would like to pay in full for your subscription, please click HERE to go to our secure payment page.
 
   

What is your missing issue claims policy?

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Script magazine subscribers may claim missing issues no sooner than 4 weeks from the date of publication, and no later than 10 weeks after the date of publication.  All other subscribers: You may claim no sooner than 10 weeks from the date of publication, and no later than 5 months after the date of publication.

Regrettably, we cannot accept claims made outside of the dates above. Additionally, claims cannot be honored if issues are missing because of failure to report a change of address or because a copy is lost or missing from your files.

However, you may obtain the missing issue by purchasing it HERE at the back issue rate.
 
   

What is the Script magazine privacy policy?

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Click HERE to view Script's privacy statement. This page will also offer you the opportunity to limit how your personal information is used.
 
 
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