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THE MASTER BOOKS SERIES

MASTER SCREENPLAY
FORMATTING.

Every formatting landmine that can blow up a spec script — and what to do instead.
Five parts: the nuts and bolts, sluglines, description, dialogue, moving forward
Choices rather than “rules” — because there are no definitive rules
Works for movies and TV pilots alike
Full refund if it doesn’t help. No questions asked.
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Master Screenplay Formatting
THE PROBLEM

BAMBOOZLED BY FORMATTING “RULES”?

Have you spent too much time…
Bamboozled by screenplay formatting rules
Worrying about the “correct” way to format a phone call, montage or time lapse?
Wondering if a reader will throw your script in the trash if you add camera angles, bold your sluglines or use italics?
Getting confused by all the contradictory advice available on screenplay format online and in screenwriting books?
THE METHOD

FORGET “RULES” — FOCUS ON CHOICES

Since there are no definitive formatting “rules,” much of it is subjective. So, instead of explaining things in terms of “right” or “wrong” rules, we focus instead on choices.
Some formatting choices put readers off. Others don’t, by keeping things clear, concise and consistent. This book shows you how to make choices that do the latter.
Inside Master Screenplay Formatting
WHAT YOU’LL BE ABLE TO DO

HOW THIS BOOK WILL UPGRADE YOUR FORMATTING

After working through Master Screenplay Formatting, you will:
Avoid all of the rookie mistakes 95% of aspiring writers make when it comes to screenplay format: sluglines, description and dialogue.
Understand why clarity is so important when it comes to spec script formatting, and how to improve it so the reader can focus on the story.
Learn why it’s okay to do “forbidden” things like use camera angles or bold your sluglines, despite what you may have heard from some so-called screenwriting experts.
Discover how to format a screenplay in the clearest, most concise way possible in order to improve your script’s readability and engagement with the story.
Fully understand the difference between spec screenplay and professional screenplay format, and the best choices (rather than “rules”) you should make.
Inside Master Screenplay Formatting
WHAT READERS SAY
“
Eternally grateful I got my hands on “Mastering Screenplay Format”.
KAY MARTIN · GOOGLE REVIEW
EXACTLY WHAT YOU’LL GET

FIVE PARTS, FROM THE TITLE PAGE TO THE LAST LINE

Every section built around choices that keep a script clear, concise and consistent.
PART 1

The Nuts & Bolts

Master the overall basics of screenplay formatting, including the title page, spec screenplay format vs. pro screenplay format, the importance of software and some tell-tale amateur mistakes to avoid before page one.
PART 2

Sluglines

Get a handle on sluglines as we break them down into their four main components — interior/exterior, location, time, special information — and discover the biggest “errors” we see aspiring writers make again and again.
PART 3

Description

As with sluglines, we break description down into three parts: action lines, camera angles and transitions. Again, using examples, we lay out the very best and worst ways to format each.
PART 4

Dialogue

We analyze three areas — character names, actor directions and the actual dialogue itself — indicating what to avoid, along with rock-solid suggestions as to what to do instead.
PART 5

Moving Forward

We end with some resources, recommended further reading and tips to keep improving your screenplay format. We also talk a little about how a fear of writing itself may be a part of your current formatting issues.

Are you ready to level up your script’s formatting?

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QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I really need a book on screenplay format? It’s all about the story, right?

True, but why give any reader the impression you don’t know how to format a screenplay or can’t be bothered to learn? Strange, quirky and inconsistent formatting choices do two things: distract and annoy the reader. So it’s important to make better choices that’ll help prevent this.

Can I get a refund if it doesn’t help me?

Sure thing. If by the end of the book you’re still none the wiser on how to format a script, we’ll give you a full refund right away. No questions asked.

Is this an eBook or a physical book?

It’s an eBook. After purchasing you’ll be redirected to a link where you can download the book to your desktop or phone.

Do the techniques described in the book apply to movies and TV scripts?

Yes. You’ll be able to apply these techniques to both a movie and TV pilot.
MORE BOOKS IN OUR

MASTER SERIES

Three books, $29 each.
Master Screenplay Dialogue
MASTER SCREENPLAY DIALOGUE

Make every line count

Master Screenplay Dialogue takes the guesswork out of writing compelling conversations, focusing on practical tools and strategies.
Master Screenplay Sequences
MASTER SCREENPLAY SEQUENCES

Craft a blueprint for unforgettable stories

Master Screenplay Sequences simplifies the often-overwhelming task of nailing your script’s backbone by focusing on modern, sequence-based storytelling.
READY?

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE FORMATTING 10x EASIER?

An eBook you can download and start on today, with a full refund if it doesn’t help.
$29
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WHEN THE FORMATTING’S FIXED
A book can teach you the choices. It can’t tell you how your script reads to someone opening it cold — that’s what a reader is for.
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