Just like in a movie in screenplays, there are transitions. In this post, we will cover everything you need to know about transitions in screenwriting, from what they are, how to use them, where to write them and when not to. Let’s get into it. What is a Transition in a Script? What is a transition in […]
When I first started writing screenplays, I was told, your scene description is the lifeblood of your script. It’s more important than other aspects of your script, such as dialogue—words given from people like Aaron sworkin and David Mamet. What’s the Purpose of Scene Descriptions? What’s the purpose of scene description in screenplays? The purpose of scene […]
When I started writing scripts, I used parentheticals wrong all the time. I didn’t understand their proper format, what they were really for, and how to use them right. This post will go over parentheticals related to screenplays, giving you everything you need to know to carry your reader through your script correctly. What is […]
After explaining emotions on this blog, I realized that there is more to them than that. Facial expressions can have an impact. How to write facial expressions in screenplays? You write facial expressions in a script by describing the emotional action associated with the facial expression you’re trying to portray. Example: Describing smiling. Don’t write this: Sarah […]
When I wrote my first feature, I got a note I never thought I would get. We cant see this? Describe this emotion in a way we can see. Script reader After reading serval professional scripts, it finally clicked. How do you write emotions in a screenplay? Through character action. You write emotions in a […]
You’ve written a screenplay with the kind of high drama that would be perfect for a Lifetime movie or TV series. You’d love to put your writing into the hands of a Lifetime exec, but you’re sure there’s a lot of red tapes to get through. How do you sell your screenplay to Lifetime? To […]
