Screenwriting software has really made the process of formatting a screenplay a breeze, but guess what — there are still many script formatting mistakes new...
Without a doubt, the biggest question for those taking the first steps in becoming a professional screenwriter is how to write a screenplay. Writing a...
One of the biggest questions we get from new screenwriters is how to format a script. Consistent screenplay format is essential for all screenwriters. While...
Believe it or not, podcasts have been around for nearly two decades. And while you're probably more familiar with non-fiction podcasts—like the 2015 true-crime sensation,...
What are the screenwriting basics when it comes to how screenwriters should — or shouldn't — use CAPS within their screenplays? Some screenwriters don't know...
Do you really need to follow the screenplay format rules that you've read about in nearly every screenwriting book and article? It's likely that a...
You've got two or more characters in different locations talking through a phone, radio, or commlink — how do you cinematically format these types of...
Have you ever been curious about why screenplays are formatted in such a specific way? The very first screenplays were, of course, without dialogue; they...
Reading a screenplay is not like reading a book, where you just read from left to right, top to bottom. Being able to know where...
Many of our writers ask for advice on what screenwriting software to use and questions about margins, dialogue, scene headings etc. While proper formatting is...
