Original Scripts

Writing a script and formatting it according to industry standards can be a challenging task for even the most experienced writers. It’s a skillset all its own and requires a specific knowledge of screen structure. There are certain do’s and don’ts that are essential when it comes to writing a successful script.

When writing a script from an original concept, it’s best to write an outline and character descriptions so you have a base to work from. Then get yourself screenwriting software. The industry standard is Final Draft, but it can be pricey for those just starting. Celtx.com offers a free online screenwriting platform that can be imported into Final Draft if need be.

Screenplays are made up of scene headings, scene descriptions, text (actions), character names, dialogue, parentheticals (what the character is thinking or doing while speaking), and transitions. Final Draft and Celtx will auto-format it for you, but you have to know your way around those apps.

Each page of a script is typically one minute of screen time, so a 120-page script is roughly two hours. These days the sweet spot is 90 pages which amounts to 90 minutes. Some studios and production companies won’t even look at anything over 100 pages for a film. Television scripts are usually 20 to 30 pages for a half-hour show and 40 to 60 pages for an hour-long show. Keep in mind that scripts with more description than dialogue might need more pages than those that are more dialogue rich. The rule of thumb is to have more white space than text which means more dialogue than blocks of description.

A professional screenwriter who can take your idea and turn it into a television or movie script. One drawback for most writers when thinking about hiring someone is that they want to retain credit. This is why calling Pronto Screenwriting Services is a great idea. They will help you create something that fully illustrates your vision while also helping create the right pitch for when you get it in front of the decision-makers all while working behind the scenes.

The best part? Like ghostwriters, the men and women under contract to Pronto Screenwriting Services don’t get author credit unless you want to share it.

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