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What does it mean when a writer uses ALL CAPS?

Tagged: formatting, presentation, scene headings, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, terms, TV

Generally, text in a screenplay’s actions or stage directions will be in ALL CAPS when something deserves special attention. Some common all caps examples: The first time a character is introduced, his or her name should be in all caps. This is the one steadfast all caps rule. Visual or special effects will often be […]

What is a slug?

Tagged: formatting, scene headings, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, structure, terms

A slug or slugline (or “slug line”) is an uppercase line of text with a blank line above and below it. While the term slugline can be used interchangeably with scene heading, it more often refers to an “intermediary slugline,” which is used to break up and re-focus a longer scene, or to point out […]

How do you format a montage in a screenplay?

Tagged: formatting, presentation, scene headings, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, terms

There is no hard and fast rule for how to format montages in screenplays. As with all formatting, the goal is to express what’s happening on screen as clearly and simply as possible, without breaking up the flow of the screenplay or taking your reader out of the script. The following are a few montage […]

Can scene headers be bold?

Tagged: formatting, presentation, scene headings, screenplay, screenwriting, script, scriptwriting, structure, TV

Yes, but they don’t have to be. With feature screenplays, it is up to the writer’s discretion. But be consistent with your choice. In TV, it depends on how the specific show chooses to do it. For multicam sitcoms, underlined scene headings are common. More from johnaugust.com Okay to use bold for scene headers? Keep […]

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