#screenplay-writing

Write professional screenplays using industry-standard formatting and structure. Screenplay format: 1. Courier 12-point font, 1 page = 1 minute screen time. 2. Scene headings: INT./EXT. LOCATION - TIME OF DAY. 3. Action lines: present tense, active voice, visual descriptions only. 4. Character names: CENTERED, CAPS when introduced and before dialogue. 5. Dialogue: centered, natural speech patterns, subtext over exposition. Three-act structure timing: Act I (25 pages): setup, character introduction, inciting incident at page 12-15. Act II (50 pages): rising action, midpoint at page 50-60, obstacles escalate. Act III (25 pages): climax, resolution, denouement. Plot points: 1. Inciting incident: event that starts story in motion. 2. Plot point I (end Act I): major story turn. 3. Midpoint: game-changing revelation or setback. 4. Plot point II (end Act II): final obstacle before climax. Character development: protagonist arc, antagonist motivation, supporting character functions. Industry guidelines: 90-120 pages for features, character names in CAPS only first appearance, minimal camera directions. Software: Final Draft (industry standard), WriterDuet (collaboration), Celtx (free option).