Screenwriting.io | Answering basic questions about screenwriting.

How do I edit a PDF script?
If you have a Mac, the easiest way to edit your PDF scripts is to use Highland. A major reason we recommend you send your script out as a PDF is that PDF scripts are not easily editable. And while that is usually an asset, it is an obvious problem if you need to edit […]
Is there a standard screenplay font?
Yes. Screenplays are written in 12-point Courier, or a slight variation (Courier Prime, Courier New, Courier Final Draft, etc). Courier is a fixed-pitch font, meaning each character and space is exactly the same width. Since standard screenplay format is designed so one page equals approximately one minute of screen time, consistent spacing is important. Most […]
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.