adaptations
If I am adapting a classic work that is in the public domain, should I credit the original writer?
agents
arbitration
What do the different writer credits mean?
How much does a screenwriter make?
awards
business
What is the difference between a logline and a tagline?
What should I look for in an agent or manager?
How short can my screenplay be?
Celtx
What format should my script be in when I send it out?
What is standard screenplay format?
Is there a standard screenplay format?
characters
Can I use real people in my screenplay?
How do I express a character’s mispronunciation of a word?
In dialogue, how do you handle a character with a speech impediment?
Can you include emotion or other “unshootable” elements in your screenplay?
Do non-talking characters’ names get put in ALL CAPS when introduced?
credits
If I am adapting a classic work that is in the public domain, should I credit the original writer?
What is the television writer/producer pecking order?
directors
dramatic theory
Can you include emotion or other “unshootable” elements in your screenplay?
FDR
FDX
festival
film
Final Draft
formatting
Can I use “CUT TO:” when moving between scenes? Do I have to?
How do I import a Fountain file into Final Draft?
What format should my script be in when I send it out?
How should you handle text messages (SMS) or instant messages (IMs) in screenplays?
How should you handle numbers or confusing jargon in dialogue?
fountain
guild
What are colored revisions/drafts/pages?
What is the television writer/producer pecking order?
guru
highland
iPad
iPhone
length
How short can my screenplay be?
How long should a screenplay be?
managers
What should I look for in an agent or manager?
What do the different producer credits mean?
Movie Magic
What format should my script be in when I send it out?
What is standard screenplay format?
musical
outlines
pitching
prelap
presentation
What are colored revisions/drafts/pages?
What format should my script be in when I send it out?
What are MORE and CONT’D used for in screenplays?
What is the difference between an em-dash/double-hyphen and an ellipsis?
In dialogue, how do you handle a character with a speech impediment?
producers
How long should it take to write a screenplay?
What is the television writer/producer pecking order?
rights
If I am adapting a classic work that is in the public domain, should I credit the original writer?
Can you reference specific, proper-noun products/songs/locations/etc. in your screenplay?
scene headings
Can I use “CUT TO:” when moving between scenes? Do I have to?
How do screenwriters use index cards?
Are scenes that take place in cars INT. or EXT.?
What is the best way to handle flashbacks or dream sequences in a screenplay?
How do you label a scene that takes place both inside and outside?
screenplay
What are colored revisions/drafts/pages?
Can I use real people in my screenplay?
How do I express a character’s mispronunciation of a word?
Can I use “CUT TO:” when moving between scenes? Do I have to?
screenwriting
What are colored revisions/drafts/pages?
Can I use real people in my screenplay?
How do I express a character’s mispronunciation of a word?
Can I use “CUT TO:” when moving between scenes? Do I have to?
script
What are colored revisions/drafts/pages?
Can I use real people in my screenplay?
How do I express a character’s mispronunciation of a word?
Can I use “CUT TO:” when moving between scenes? Do I have to?
scriptwriting
What are colored revisions/drafts/pages?
Can I use real people in my screenplay?
How do I express a character’s mispronunciation of a word?
Can I use “CUT TO:” when moving between scenes? Do I have to?
short film
software
structure
terms
What are colored revisions/drafts/pages?
Can I use “CUT TO:” when moving between scenes? Do I have to?
TV
How long should it take to write a screenplay?
What is the television writer/producer pecking order?
How does TV staffing season work?