I am a novelist who has recently leapt into script writing. I am working on a project with a friend who has contacts with a few film makers, but I need someone to go over my script and show me formatting flaws, as this has been mentioned. I would also like input on the script in general. I knocked it out in three weeks thinking, "this isn't that hard!" only to realize that yeah, maybe it is. Any recommendations?
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Hey Mary, you can always get coverage on your script here at Stage32. Readers will definitely provide feedback on formatting, structure, and big picture items (character and plot development, dialogue, etc.) You can check it out here: (https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/coverage/buy?affid=pata)
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If you email it to me I can help you with that. My email address is danguardino@yahoo.com
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Mary Rice I'm sure Dan should be able to give you a few formatting tips if you send him a few pages. I would get that out of the way first before looking for feedback. What software are you using? It's possible that importing it into some of the available tools writers here use can clean up the formatting in a jiffy.
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I'm using Final Draft. It's been great in many ways, but I'm learning that I should have allowed myself time to go through the tutorials!
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Let me know how it works out with Dan.
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Mary Rice FD is good, but sometimes it takes some trial and error with the workflow of using menu clicks versus key-board shortcuts.
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https://www.amazon.com/Screenwriters-Complete-Writing-Formatting-Selling/dp/1935247212
Hi Mary, buy this book and study it, keep as a reference.
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Mary Rice I use Final Draft as well. I know how to format a screenplay to industry standards. I was a Script Consultant for two Production Companies and I was employed as a Staff Writer. I don't charge my fellow screenwriters any money so I am not trying to get any business here. If you just want to send me ten pages or whatever.
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Thanks Dan, will do!
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Mary Rice My email address is danguardino@yahoo.com
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Mary Rice, once you get it formatted I'd be glad to give you some feedback.
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Right now I’m going through correcting some transitions and trying to get it below 120 pages. It’s 123. Then I’ll send some pages.