Endorsements

Paul Mendelson, Writer

('What I.F' - family comedy feature film. Creator & writer ‘My Hero’)

I have worked with Hayley over many years and have found her not only a hugely constructive and imaginative script editor, but also one incredibly attuned to the emotional needs, quirks and peccadilloes of the writer. She combines patience with flair and knows exactly what is necessary to produce the best and truest work. She is equally astute on comedy and drama, short form and long. I wish I had her on all my projects.

Myles McLeod, Writer/Director

('Isle of Spagg' - animation)

Hayley is an excellent script consultant who I've asked to work with me on several of my scripts - for children's, for adult drama, for live action, for animation. Hayley provides comprehensive notes which are very useful for moving a script forward. Her notes show that she reads a script thoroughly and reponds with considered notes on character, plot, narrative drive and dialogue. I look forward to working with her again.

Neil Jones, Writer

(‘Blue Murder’ - crime drama ITV, ‘Hollyoaks’ - teen drama Channel 4)

Hayley is an insightful, creative and sympathetic editor and also brings with her the experience to know what really sells a script. And she's one of the nicest people in the business too. She's helped me take more than one of my scripts through from half an idea right through to broadcast and her instinct has been consistently spot-on.

John Wright, Writer

('Fembryo' - thriller feature film)

I sent my first script to Hayley. My fantasy was she'd say: 'Brilliant. Don't change a word.' She didn't say that. But, second best, she criticised with precision, but gently; had practical suggestions for ways to improve the script and left me more enthusiastic and optimistic about my story and characters than I'd dared to be before. Still got lots to do, but now I've a much clearer idea of where I'm headed.

Lucia Haynes, Writer

('Doing the 92' - comedy feature film)

Although I liked my script I knew it was lacking something and Hayley shone a light into those areas. Not only are her notes insightful but her style of giving feedback is encouraging and empowering.

Tom Needham, Writer

(Creator & Writer 'Cold Blood' - crime drama ITV)

Writing is five percent inspiration, the rest is perspiration. Taking an idea and shaping it into a treatment can be a real grind, but Hayley is great at taking the hard work out of hard work. She understands the way writers think and instinctively knows how to get the best out of them. She helped me with a project for ITV and it was a pleasure working with someone who knows how to develop story, character and plot so well. The beauty of working with Hayley is she really helps you to get the job done.

Lynne Taylor, Writer

('The Ring' - television fantasy drama)

As someone who felt it was time to take the next step and brave a professional evaluation of my work, Hayley has been the perfect touchstone. She has a practised eye and an encouraging attitude. Just what a new writer needs. She also has a great sense of humour and understanding of how lonely the writing process can be - tailoring her service to fit the needs of her clients. I would recommend her to anyone thinking of using her Script Angel services.

Craig Hawes, Writer

('Jailbird Lover' - BBC Radio 4 drama)

Hayley's notes confirmed things I already suspected and gave me lots to think about. I would certainly recommend her to other writers.

Michael Bailey, Writer

('Nets and Edges' - sitcom)

Hayley's advice is helpful, concise and worth every penny.

Nick Fletcher, Producer, Laid Back Films('Chakara' - feature film)

Thank you Hayley. Your insightful understanding of the script bore down to its core and we employed just about every suggestion you made. You made a good script, a great script!

Marcus Markou, Executive Producer, Double M Films

('Papadopolous & Sons' - family comedy feature film)

I really enjoyed working with Hayley. She has the great ability to understand what needs to be kept and what needs to be prodded. She asks the right questions and make sure that the script stays true to what the writer wants to say.

Mike Dormer, Producer, Pipeline Films

(‘Blue Murder’ - crime drama ITV)

Hayley is an absolutely terrific script editor who, whilst understanding the practicalities of production, never allows that to cloud the creative ambition of a writer. She effortlessly manages the scripting process and enables everyone - writer, producer, director - to make a valuable contribution to the creative process.

Sasha Hails, Writer
('Casualty', 'Holby City', 'Waterloo Road', 'EastEnders')
Hayley is everything you hope for in a script editor and so rarely get. You trust her to respect what you are trying to achieve with the script. She is sensitive, positive, insightful but also assiduous and thorough - no murky patches, no detail escapes her. She is a great enabler of creativity and story but also organized and direct. She has a facility for clear speaking and clear thinking which is invaluable. I know that her industry and insight have been a major contribution to the success of the scripts we have worked on together.

Lou Gerring, Writer

('Goodbye Ruby Tuesday' - short film)

I came across Hayley via a random retweet on Twitter and what luck! Her notes are insightful, constructive and demonstrate a real passion and enthusiasm for stories. Suddenly, I knew exactly how to fix disheartening problems with my script. And she seemed to know my characters better than I knew them myself! The wealth of resources and information on her website is testament, alone, to her genuine desire to help writers. And she is refreshingly nice.

Nick Ball, Writer

('Driven' - comedy feature film)

I was impressed by Hayley's track record as a script editor. Her feedback was thorough, insightful, friendly and honest, though never brutal. She was encouraging with what she liked and constructive with what she felt needed attention, expertly pinpointing what was required and coming up with suggestions that generated new ideas. I felt excited and well-equipped for the next draft - everything you need in a professinal script editor. I would have no hesitation in recommending Script Angel.

Andy Conway, Writer

('Arjun & Alison' - thriller feature film)

Hayley offered great insight into what was working and what wasn't, pinpointing several key elements that have now been fixed. Great feedback.

Mark Robertson, Writer

('All I Ask' - feature film)

Hayley McKenzie (aka Script Angel) works in a field that invites a degree of charlatinsim. There are those who are more than willing to deprive would-be writers of their cash for scant return. Hayley McKenzie is not one of them. A friend advised me to try Hayley and I was delighted not only with the depth and thoroughness of her report but also with her honesty. It revealed her wide and detailed knowledge of the field and a genuine desire to unearth undiscovered talent. I am more than happy to recommend Hayley to others who, like me, aspire to improve their writing.