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Beat Writer’s Block: Screenwriters’ Creative Reset
John talks about how to define those moments when the writing isn’t happening when you need it to.
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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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Mastering Montage: Format & Flow in Your Script
There is no hard and fast rule for how to format montages in screenplays. As with all formatting, the goal is to express what’s happening on screen as clearly and simply as possible, without breaking up the flow of the screenplay or taking your reader out of the script.
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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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Highland 2 vs Highland Pro: what changed, what stayed the same, and where to get it
Highland 2 has evolved into Highland Pro. It's the next generation of the app, now on Mac, iPad, and iPhone with one subscription and a 30-day free trial.
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🏃 Short Answer Sprint
For this week's rebroadcast, we highlight some evergreen questions from readers in 2007.
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Rebroadcast: Dick Jokes for Classy Producers
Back in 2010, John answered a question about second guessing yourself and deciding what sample to send to a producer if you think your work doesn't match their taste.
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The Perils of Coincidence
In 2007, John came back from a screening of Spider-Man 3 and used his reactions to point to the hurdles a writer can throw in their story's path when relying too heavily on coincidence.
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Creating Custom Themes in Highland Pro
In Highland Pro, you can change the colors of just about anything. Use one of our built-in themes, or create one exactly to your taste. In this short video, I explain how themes work, how to create a custom theme, and how to share your creation with others. Here'
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The Design Philosophy Behind Highland Pro’s /Lookup Feature
Highland Pro’s /lookup provides short, inline answers. Building it required early design decisions.