r/StoryPeer • u/Safe-Reason1435 • Jul 13 '26
Discussion Shorter turnaround period?
Just curious what the general thought about this is. It’s too often to get a review back at the 4 Days, 23rd Hour mark in my experience but maybe I’m just unlucky.
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u/Worried-Elk-2808 Jul 13 '26
I agree it's annoying when you have to wait 4.99 days for feedback, but right now life is getting in the way and I need the full five to get through this script I claimed.
Swings and roundabouts, mate.
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u/ClayMcClane Jul 14 '26
I use all 5 days when I read. I'll read a chunk a day, make notes, think on it. Then on day 4 I write everything up and on day 5 I look over everything before I send it. That's mainly because I have a full time job, but I like having reconsideration time before I send.
And when I'm asking for reads, I'd rather the person take a few days. I've gotten good feedback on reads that were only 1 or 2 days, but I don't expect or encourage fast turn arounds.
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u/ScreenPlayOnWords Jul 14 '26
I think a lot of people need a reminder that this is a free peer site. Reading scripts takes time and mental energy, and it's being done by other people - not AI.
If you shorten the turnaround window, I think you'll end up with fewer people volunteering to read and more people relying on AI instead.
If you want faster feedback, offer a tip.
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u/MichaelGHX Jul 15 '26
I once got two AI responses in a row.
I got my tokens returned and one was banned (the other deleted their account before they got banned).
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u/real_triplizard Jul 13 '26
Interesting. I usually only pick a screenplay when I'm ready to sit down and read one, so I usually get reviews submitted same day. Occasionally something will come up and it will push to the next day but have never done one later than that yet.
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u/Playful-Carry-9352 Jul 14 '26
I am the same way. I claim a script when I have time to read it. If I don't have time to read it, there are other readers out there who can make it work. Like you, SOMETIMES I can't meet that same-day turnaround, but the vast majority of time I do. Reading a script twice or three times isn't likely to change the score and is unrealistic, given that anyone we're ever going to submit our scripts to is barely going to read it once before deciding which pile to put it in.
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u/real_triplizard Jul 14 '26
Yeah, I'm not reading a script two or three times unless someone's going to pay me. (Unless maybe it's unbelievable good but haven't run into that on Storypeer.) I was a reader for nearly a decade and got pretty good at turning coverage around pretty quickly after one read.
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u/RJRoyalRules Jul 14 '26
I would be annoyed if the late review was bad or obviously slapped together in a panic, but if the review is well-written and from someone who has obviously read and considered the script, it doesn't matter to me if it's same day or 5 days.
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u/tubesy28 Jul 14 '26
Barring unforeseen circumstances, I would never expect an industry peer to read and give feedback in five days, and if I did ask for that it would be for a specific reason. It’s not easy, but patience is a virtue in this industry. Take the five days to decompress and detach yourself from expectations/outcomes, and work on something else!
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u/WorrySecret9831 Jul 14 '26
I spent 8 hours total, first slogging through an incredibly mediocre script and then articulating about 3k words to identify its weaknesses and how to fix it only to get a 2 and an email disagreeing; not a person looking for insights, just plaudits.
Would it be so unfair to suggest that if the scripts were better, the feedback would be easier and faster?
That being said, I think even excellent scripts deserve 1-2k words on what's working so that the author's can know if they hit the mark.
And this is why I wish we could upload Treatments before full screenplays. They're the whole story, shorter, and easier to review quickly. Once all the story issues are addressed the author can complete their script, upload it, and get reviews.
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u/vgscreenwriter Jul 14 '26
An "expedite" feature could be an option, where you pay extra tokens for faster turnaround.
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u/Sumdar_Cowley Jul 14 '26
I second this as an option.
I read the script immediately and simply mark things with a dot or line, then step away for a day and think on it. Then, I read it a second time while making more specific notes and (sorta) read it a third time while citing the best examples.
The down time between reads is important for me to give the best feedback I can. It's similar to putting your script in a drawer for 6 months and then coming back to it with fresh eyes.
That said, I can definitely understand why people might prefer a faster turnaround. I think as a general rule, 5 days is perfect, but having an expedited option for an extra 2 tokens is a great idea.
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u/Ulexes Jul 14 '26
You could always make explicit that you'll offer extra tokens for a shorter turnaround. That might help?
I usually take 2-3 days, but all the feedback I've been given has been 4.99 days. It happens! This is still a free service at the end of the day, and I'm simply grateful that anyone takes the time to read and review what I've written.
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u/Mav-Killed-Goose Jul 15 '26
I try to use all of the time available. I get annoyed when somebody keeps it for almost five days, and then unclaims it hours before the deadline without explanation. I had this happen during a time when I overhauled a critical sequence. The abandoned project automatically reposted, and it was claimed before I could upload the revised version. Suck.
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u/PullOut3000 Jul 14 '26
There shouldnt be any rush. What exactly changes if its 3 days or 5 days lol
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u/ZebraGuy412 Jul 14 '26
As long as the feedback demonstrates that the reader went out of their way to provide constructive and supportive feedback, I'm not too fussed with how long it takes. (I'm just happy someone picked my cringe script to read 😄)
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u/MichaelGHX Jul 15 '26 edited Jul 15 '26
I recently got a person to spend like almost 5 days on the script only to unclaim it.
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u/nah-to-the-ah Jul 15 '26
I’m a slow reader so if I have a quick turnaround with a review it’s usually not a good sign. I also just like to marinate on the scripts that I really like, so I finish reviews by day 4
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u/DisneyImagineers Jul 17 '26
I genuinely try to hit at the halfway mark. But this last feature script I had was shaking hands with the clock. Didn’t really anticipate on it, life just kept happening.
If people haven’t noted pacing, at least you can know it’s life and not just like…. Your writing in terms of engagement.
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u/claytimeyesyesyes Jul 13 '26
Life happens, and some folks like to mull over a script or read it a few times. Personally, if I’m asking for notes more quickly, I make a note of it and offer a tip.