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. Fortunately, software like Final Draft, Movie Magic,...
View ArticleHow do you format two characters talking at once?
When two characters are talking at the same time, it is referred to as “dual dialogue,” and the two speakers’ text blocks go side-by-side. Most screenwriting programs have an option for this. In Final...
View ArticleWhat screenplays should aspiring screenwriters read?
One of the best ways to figure out formatting, story, and other screenwriting questions is to read others’ screenplays. There is no set list of screenplays all aspiring screenwriters should read, but...
View ArticleWhat format should my script be in when I send it out?
Generally, it’s best to send your scripts out as PDFs. PDFs are simple, not writeable or editable (unless you have Highland), and universally readable. With other formats, you run risks. For example,...
View ArticleWhat is Fountain?
Fountain is a simple markup language for writing screenplays in plain text. With Fountain, you can write a screenplay in any text editor without worrying about spacing and margins and indentation. Once...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleWhat is Highland?
Highland is a screenplay utility for Mac that seamlessly converts PDF screenplays into editable Fountain or Final Draft files, and back again. (It’s also a text editor, so you can write your screenplay...
View ArticleHow do I import a PDF script into Final Draft?
If you have a Mac, the easiest way to convert PDF scripts into Final Draft files is to use Highland. A major reason we recommend you send your script out as a PDF is that PDF scripts are not easily...
View ArticleAre PDF scripts editable?
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...
View ArticleWhat is standard screenplay format?
While there can be slight variations for different types of scripts (ie multicam sitcom teleplays), screenplays follow strict formatting rules. Fortunately, software like Final Draft, Movie Magic,...
View ArticleHow do you format two characters talking at once?
When two characters are talking at the same time, it is referred to as “dual dialogue,” and the two speakers’ text blocks go side-by-side. Most screenwriting programs have an option for this. In Final...
View ArticleWhat screenplays should aspiring screenwriters read?
One of the best ways to figure out formatting, story, and other screenwriting questions is to read others’ screenplays. There is no set list of screenplays all aspiring screenwriters should read, but...
View ArticleWhat format should my script be in when I send it out?
Generally, it’s best to send your scripts out as PDFs. PDFs are simple, not writeable or editable (unless you have Highland), and universally readable. With other formats, you run risks. For example,...
View ArticleWhat is Fountain?
Fountain is a simple markup language for writing screenplays in plain text. With Fountain, you can write a screenplay in any text editor without worrying about spacing and margins and indentation. Once...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleWhat is Highland?
Highland is a screenplay utility for Mac that seamlessly converts PDF screenplays into editable Fountain or Final Draft files, and back again. (It’s also a text editor, so you can write your screenplay...
View ArticleHow do I import a PDF script into Final Draft?
If you have a Mac, the easiest way to convert PDF scripts into Final Draft files is to use Highland. A major reason we recommend you send your script out as a PDF is that PDF scripts are not easily...
View ArticleAre PDF scripts editable?
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...
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