Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay

Margins should be at least 1.25 inches on the left and at least 1 inch on top, bottom and right. Smaller margins will look you're "cheating" to fit more on the page. 7) Your dialogue blocks and the character name above them should be tabbed in, not centered. The dialogue block should be 3 - 3.5 inches wide.

the script shows us what we SEE and HEAR. Now. Live.

DON'T DIRECT!

END OF ACT ONE TURN & DECISION (PAGE 25-30): Sweet Spot: Turn: 27 Decision: 29

MIDPOINT (page 50-55):

make it easier on yourself and more compelling for the reader by defining a main thrust for each act.

If you know what a character wants in a scene, you will always know what they would do and say. Thus... You should always know what every character wants in any

The Logline’s goal is to get someone to read the script.

But however you type your ellipsis, do NOT let your software scrunch it!