When do we need to be strict about our formatting, and when can we break the rules to better serve our story?
5 Things Screenwriters Should Stop Worrying About
by Greg DePaul (@GregDePaul) Screenwriting is hard work. To break in, you’ve got to be super-talented, keep your butt in the seat for longer than the competition, and be seriously lucky. Only when all three elements converge do you stand more than a tiny chance of battling past the gatekeepers and entering Hollywood’s magical dominion... Continue Reading →
Quirks of Screenplay Formatting and the Logic Behind Them
by Fin Wheeler When you first roll your sleeves up and decide to be a screenwriter, every man and his dog is ready to pronounce what you absolutely must do and avoid in terms of formatting. But frustratingly few will tell you why. It’s counter-intuitive for a curious mind to just accept without question all the unwritten... Continue Reading →