Dr. Format has been the go-to guy on screenplay formatting for two decades, and now he tells all. This book contains every column that Dave Trottier (AKA Dr. Format) has written for Script magazine, and each entry has been revised and updated to today’s standards. In all, Dave answers hundreds of questions, with concise answers and clear, illustrative, and entertaining examples that empower you to write with confidence. Dr. Format Tells All includes five articles on formatting, spec writing, and screenwriting. For example, one article discusses a possible new format style for the future. Do you have a question about formatting or spec writing? Now you can have all of Dr. Format’s prescriptions in one place. With a humorous flair, he addresses such issues as--How do your format text messages?--How do you handle foreign languages?--How do you streamline your scenes for a great read?--What do Hollywood readers look for in a script?--How do you streamline your scenes for a great read?Dave teaches you how to direct the camera without using camera directions, and how to apply formatting principles to develop your characters. He also shares specific tips on pitch letters and TV sitcom format. And he provides expert guidance on screenwriting issues not found anywhere else.Dr. Format Tells All goes beyond the rules and gives you practical applications that will expand your writing skills. According to Dave, “Understanding formatting and spec writing is a key to crafting a great screenplay.” Let Dr. Format help you do just that.ABOUT DR. FORMAT: Dave Trottier has sold or optioned numerous screenplays, three of which were produced. He is the author of The Screenwriter’s Bible, which was the basis for the software Script Thing, which later became Movie Magic Screenwriter. He was a content advisor for Screenwriting Pro, the Writer’s Store web-based formatter, and is a senior writer for Script magazine, which is owned by Final Draft.
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