Concise guide to script writing

1. Conventions of script
writing

2. Font
Traditionally scripts were typewritten to keep
with this we use a font of the ‘courier’ family
Example

3. Title Page
Centre aligned with the title at the top
underlined.
Below the phrase ‘written by’ and below that
the name of the first writer.

4. Slug Lines
Before the beginning of a scene. They say
where the scene is taking place and the time of
day.
INT.HOUSE - DAY

5. Dialogue
The characters name appears in capital letters
either to the left or above of the dialogue.