The “w” refers to “west,” as in “Writers Guild of America, West.”
Starting Places
What is the difference between a script, a screenplay, and a teleplay?
“Script” is the most general of the three terms, and is not reserved
Who decides who gets credit for writing a movie?
When a movie is complete, the producer submits a list of final credits
Recent Posts
How do I describe a scene when some of the action takes place on a screen?
You can use ON SCREEN and BACK TO SCENE as ways to move from the scene
What does “Off him…” mean in a screenplay?
"Off him" indicates that the camera is on a character who is reacting
What does OOV mean?
OOV stands for "Out of View," and is used much like (O.C.) or (O.S.).
Do I need to register or copyright my screenplay?
Copyright automatically exists when you write something. Proof that
How do you indicate voiceover from a different point in time?
There may be an instance in which voiceover from another point in time
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