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What is the best way to write a screenplay?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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As with any other writing, preparation is all.

First, you must have a story that you can tell on film in a three-act structure.

Once you've developed the plot, the characters, the setting, period and so forth. you can begin by writing a treatment, an outline -- some guide that you can use to refine the story, swap plot points and characters -- a working document that you can use to establish a baseline for your work

There is screenplay software that is used by the industry -- one page equals about one minute of screen time -- that you can use to follow the appropriate format for writing your screenplay.

Once your finish your screenplay, begin seeking feedback and prepare to re-write. When you script as your absolute best work -- many re-writes later, then you're ready to copyright it and sell it for money.

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