Guides on how, and to understanding why, to format your script.
Tyler Mowery outlines How to Format a Screenplay (and more at his Screenwriting Masterclass playlist):
Anatomy of a Screenplay — Movie Script Format Explained (And Why It Matters) (via StudioBinder):
Set the Perfect Scene by Mastering Scene Headings (via Allen Wrote On):
Jason Hellerman has compiled a detailed guide to screenplay formatting, which covers everything from basic elements to indent sizes, over at No Film School.
Further Viewing
Some helpful watch-outs – Ellen Brock outlines 25 Mistakes that Peg You as an Amateur Writer:
Insight into the blockbuster screenwriting process – and why it’s troubling:
Before the actual screenwriting part, there’s usually the outlining part. One approach is the Beat Sheet (sometimes referred to as Save the Cat)…
… while another, more often associated with sitcoms, is the Story Circle:
Related Posts:
Film School: Screenwriting with the Beat Sheet Resources for articulating and communicating your film idea.
Film School: Parasite (2019) A collection of video essays on the craft of Bong Joon Ho's film.
Film School: How to Make a TV Show Pilot "What does it mean when an idea has legs?" and other questions to ask, to help turn an idea into a series.
Film School: The Secrets of Sitcom Writing A guide to the elements that comedy series, from the average to the groundbreaking, have in common.
Film School: Cinematography Prep A overview of pre-production work behind what the camera sees.
Film School: Practical Lighting Placing light sources within shots - and how it can improve them.
Film School: Color Temperature A beginner's guide to light, from warm to cool - and how the camera captures it.
Film School: Location Scouting How to find the "Where" of your film.