Author: Erica Rowell

Off the Record

Final Draft: To salvage her career, an overlooked reporter goes undercover in a Brooklyn church linked to missing women and must secretly document its criminal operation before its charismatic leader realizes she isn’t there to be saved.

6th draft: To salvage her career, an overlooked reporter goes undercover in a Brooklyn church tied to missing women, and must secretly document its criminal operation before its leader realizes she isn’t there to be saved.

5th draft: To save her career, an ambitious reporter goes undercover inside a Brooklyn church tied to missing women, but as the cult’s charismatic leader draws her in and she begins to crave the belonging it offers, she must gather evidence and escape before she becomes the next woman to disappear.

4th draft: To save her career, an ambitious reporter goes undercover inside a Brooklyn church rumored to be tied to missing women, only to discover it is a front for a trafficking operation; trapped inside, she must gather evidence and escape before she becomes the next woman to disappear.

3rd draft : To save her dying career, an ambitious reporter goes undercover in a secretive church, only to discover it’s a front for a brutal drug cartel; trapped inside, she must gather evidence and escape before she becomes the next missing person.

2nd draft: Desperate for a meaningful story, a ruthless journalist infiltrates a cult only to find their message appealing, until she witnesses a brutal murder that forces her to choose between her own salvation and her survival.

1st draft: A young female New York City journalist is set to infiltrate an infamous religious cult to expose their leader, only to find herself agreeing with their ideologies; she must face the truth about her past before she puts her career and life at risk.

Rearview: Road to Redemption

Final Draft 
After accidentally killing his son, a Long Island pediatrician seeks redemption by traveling to The Bronx to help former gang members, drug addicts, and single mothers, still his need to save others begins to consume him.

Final Draft with Markings 
After ACCIDENTALLY KILLING HIS SON (inciting incident), a LONG ISLAND PEDIATRICIAN (protagonist)SEEKS REDEMPTION (want) by TRAVELING TO THE BRONX TO HELP FORMER GANG MEMBERS, DRUG ADDICTS, AND SINGLE MOTHERS (action), but HIS NEED TO SAVE OTHERS BEGINS TO CONSUME HIM (antagonist).

Draft 4 
After accidentally killing his son, a Long Island doctor will go to any lengths to redeem himself, even risking his own safety as he ventures into the Bronx to help former gang members, drug addicts, and struggling single mothers.

Draft 3
After accidentally killing his son, a Long Island doctor finds salvation in healing, helping, and uplifting those in desperate need.

Draft 2 
After the loss of his son, a Long Island doctor finds purpose in healing, helping, and uplifting others.

Draft 1 
A grieving father turns pain into purpose: Dr. Greg Gulbransen’s mission to heal others reveals the power of empathy, resilience, and human connection.

“Grizzly Man” (example)

DRAFT 4 (FINAL):
A wildlife preservationist who wants to protect grizzly bears from extinction spends years studying and living with them in Alaska, but while he aims to protect these beasts, he may not be able to protect himself from them.

FINAL DRAFT WITH MARKINGS:
A WILDLIFE PRESERVATIONIST who wants to protect grizzly bears from extinction spends years studying and living with them in A l a s k a, but while he aims to protect THESE BEASTS, he may not be able to p r o t e c t h i m s e l f f r o m t h e m.

DRAFT 3:
A wildlife preservationist regularly visits the Alaska wilderness to advocate for these animals, but is his commitment to preserve these beasts too dangerous for his own preservation?

DRAFT 2:
A grizzly bear lover visits the Alaska wilderness to advocate for these animals, but is his commitment to preserve these beasts too dangerous for his own preservation?

DRAFT 1:
An advocate for the preservation of grizzly bears spends years living with and videotaping grizzlies in the Alaska wilderness in an effort to advocate for the animals, but is his commitment to preserve these beasts too dangerous for his own preservation?

“Grizzly Man”

Draft 4 (final ):
A wildlife preservationist who wants to protect grizzly bears from extinction spends years studying and living with them in Alaska, but while he aims to protect these beasts, he may not be able to protect himself from them.

Final draft with markings:
A WILDLIFE PRESERVATIONIST who wants to protect grizzly bears from extinction spends years studying and living with them in A l a s k a, but while he aims to protect THESE BEASTS, he may not be able to p r o t e c t h i m s e l f f r o m t h e m.

Draft 3:
A wildlife preservationist regularly visits the Alaska wilderness to advocate for these animals, but is his commitment to preserve these beasts too dangerous for his own preservation?

Draft 2:
A grizzly bear lover visits the Alaska wilderness to advocate for these animals, but is his commitment to preserve these beasts too dangerous for his own preservation?

Draft 1:
An advocate for the preservation of grizzly bears spends years living with and videotaping grizzlies in the Alaska wilderness in an effort to advocate for the animals, but is his commitment to preserve these beasts too dangerous for his own preservation?