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How do I import a Fountain file into Final Draft?
If you have a Mac, the easiest way to convert Fountain files into Final Draft files is to use Highland. Highland is a screenplay utility for Mac that seamlessly converts Fountain files into Final Draft files or PDF scripts, and back again. (It’s also a text editor, so you can write your screenplay directly in […]
If I am adapting a classic work that is in the public domain, should I credit the original writer?
When adapting and updating a well known property in the public domain, it is a bit of a judgement call as to whether or not the original work needs a “based on” credit. If it feels dishonest not to note it, note it. If not, it’s up to you. For a case like West Side […]
Do I need to register or copyright my screenplay?
Copyright automatically exists when you write something. Proof that you completed the work and the date by which you completed it is valuable, but stealing scripts is fairly rare. That said, there may be comfort in registering your IP. These are the two common ways of doing so: 1) Register it with the WGA — […]
What is standard screenplay format?While there can be slight variations for different types of scripts (ie multicam sitcom teleplays), screenplays follow strict formatting rules.