Friday, November 6, 2026 · Customer reviews of US businesses
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Gerald Hanks is a professional screenwriter, script consultant, and industry mentor dedicated to helping writers bring their stories to life. Through his Story Into Screenplay programs, he provides aspiring and experienced screenwriters with the tools, techniques, and expert guidance needed to create compelling characters, powerful narratives, and industry-ready scripts.With years of experience in the film industry, Gerald has worked with writers at all levels—whether they’re just starting out or preparing their scripts for producers, agents, and competitions. His VOTE Method for character development has helped countless writers refine their storytelling and elevate their screenplays to professional standards.From script coverage services to the 5-Day Story Into Screenplay Challenge and VIP coaching programs, Gerald is committed to providing practical, real-world insights that help screenwriters write with confidence, get noticed, and break into the industry.
Gerald Hanks (geraldehanks.com) has 19 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
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The blueprint was helpful in character and plot development. I have different theories about writing in general, but it was good information to add in my process. Thank you!
By C B.
Response from Gerald Hanks· Mar 5, 2026
Thank you for your honest feedback. Glad it was helpful!
Edit: the author replied to an email I sent him. He replied very quickly. He confirmef that the Instagram site I went to was bogus. It was a scam. I’ll be contacting my bank.Please ignore the review below. Thank you. They offered a story crafting book priced below five dollars on Instagram. When I checked out, they charged me $29.95. They sent me an email with a link to collect my book, and the only way I could collect my book was to spend another $16 for more books. Seems like a bait and switch to me. I am a very broke guy, disabled can’t work, five dollars was within my budget. The rest of it not so much.
By Mark
Response from Gerald Hanks· Feb 10, 2026
Hi Mark! Thank you for updating this and for giving me the chance to clarify — I really appreciate it. Just to clear things up for anyone reading: the Instagram ad mentioned here was not ours and was confirmed to be a scam impersonating multiple writing-related products. Our book, The Character Building Blueprint, is sold directly through our official site only, with clear pricing and delivery details. I’m truly sorry you ran into that experience, and I’m grateful you reached out before assuming intent. I also appreciate you taking the time to update your review once we sorted it out. If anyone ever has questions about what’s included or how our product is delivered (PDF, physical copy, or both), we’re always happy to clarify — just reach out. Wishing you the best, and thank you again for following up.
This book is very resourceful in preventing my characters from being flat, the most important aspect of a script. The big thing I got from reading this is that the character is supposed to be the driving force of the story, so if the characters are flat (i.e. simply there to serve the plot, no flaws, leaves audiences wondering why they should care about them), it serves no purpose for the story. Since reading this book, my characters are stronger, and in turn, makes my story stronger, more cohesive, and compelling.
By Alexander B.
Response from Gerald Hanks· Aug 6, 2025
Thanks for the kind words. Can't wait to see the results!
