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Screenwriting Credits Explained
Writer credits are complicated, and unpacking them for any particular project may be an impossible task without talking directly to those involved.
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Screenplay Font Guide: What to Use & Why It Matters
Yes. Screenplays are written in 12-point Courier, or a slight variation (Courier Prime, Courier New, Courier Final Draft, etc). Courier is a fixed-pitch font, meaning each character and space is exactly the same width. Since standard screenplay format is designed so one page equals approximately one minute of screen time,
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Standard Screenplay Format: The Writer’s Guide
What is standard screenplay format? While there can be slight variations for different types of scripts (ie multicam sitcom teleplays), screenplays follow strict formatting rules. Fortunately, screenwriting software like Highland Pro, will do the heavy lifting for you. The basics of screenplay format: * 12-point Courier font * 1.5 inch left
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Screenwriting Parentheticals: Rules & Best Practices
Parentheticals (also called “wrylies” or “actor’s direction”) are used to clear up confusion about a line that could be read multiple ways: They can also be used to indicate who a speaker is addressing: You will sometimes see them used to indicate action. This is acceptable if the action
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Title Page Essentials: Make Your Script Look Professional
First impressions matter. Discover how to format your screenplay’s title page like a pro.
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Free Highland Pro Licenses for Students and Educators
Anyone who is currently enrolled in, or teaching, writing courses is now able to access a Free One-Year Highland Pro License!
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See the Bigger Picture with Highland Pro’s Overview Feature
Overview lets you highlight elements like Scene Headers, Action, Dialogue, or specific Characters so you can see the flow of your entire script at a glance.