Basic Formatting Cheats

Whether or not you format a script right, could be the difference between you selling the script or the script ending up in the trash can. There is not a lot of room for error in the film world and all it can take is one small error to make your script look unprofessional and tossed into the trash.

Use What's Available

It takes a lot of time and effort to format a script right, so save the energy for the actual script and find a site that works for you. Writers Duet is a good site to use that formats the script for you, so all you have to do is type the story. It really helps make sure that your script is formatted to perfection.

Know How to Do it Right

If you don't have access to a site like Writers Duet then it is important to know how to format a script. There is a lot of books, and other sources available that give you a break down of every little problem that you could run into while writing a script.

The Hollywood Standard is a really good book that goes through any script formatting rule you can think of and shows you how to make your script a properly written one. It gives the ends and outs of writing a script and any little thing that you might not even think about.

Final Tips

Before submitting any script, reread it as much as you can stand looking for any formatting issues. Never leave something if you are unsure if it is right or not, and always be 100% sure on everything you have. There's always a way to find the answer, and it will be better in the long run to be sure before submitting.