How to write a screenplay

How to write a screenplay

So you might have a got a great idea about a story & are eager to see it on screen. 

So, here is how you can write your spec script.

1. Learn about the main elements of a screenplay

Screenplay elements :- 

• Scene heading - Int. / Ext., Location & time all come in scene heading.

Ex - INT. / INT. - LOCATION - DAY / NIGHT

• Action - It describes what's happening on the screen.

Ex - The protagonist brings out his colt & gets ready to shoot the first person he sees.

• Character - Name of the Character. You can put OS in bracket if the character is off screen.

• Parenthetical - It is optional to use parenthetical, it describes the action by the character during a dialogue.

• Dialogue - Try to keep your dialogues short, & also make sure that it matches with the scene.

2. Screenplay Format 

So now you have learned about the main elements but you should also know where to use those elements. So, here I have a Screenplay Format for you.

3. Getting started

So now you know everything about writing a spec script but ''where to start?'' Must have popped into your mind.

For that you must keep writing screenplay until you get master in it.

If you want to format your screenplay in the right manner, there are some screenwriting softwares such as Final Draft, Writerduet, Celtx.

If you have questions about screenwriting or filmmaking you can ask me via email.