I had a client recently who wanted their screenplay notarized because they thought it would give it extra legitimacy. It reminded me of when I was a kid and my dad would sign my report cards with a flourish, like that made my grades any better. I’m just here like, do we really need to go this far?
Totally get that vibe! But sometimes, clients just want that extra layer of validation. I once had someone who thought notarizing a manuscript would speed up getting an agent — definitely didn’t hurt, though it didn’t magically make it a bestseller.
I get it; some folks are just looking for that stamp of approval, right? I’ve had clients think notarizing their scripts would somehow pull them into Hollywood faster. But the real work is getting the polish and connections. @emma_jones84, have you noticed if those extra steps change much for them?