How to Write a Screenplay : What are Screenplays?

[tHe6RuStY6sAiLoR6]

Im not getting software to write a script lol

[kramertmarie]

I'm just getting started. I wrote a book, and thought that it would be a cool idea to write it in script form. Anyone available for my MANY questions. I did just download the free Celtx program. Guess I'm a little timid about it. If my lead character is narrating, like Bella Swan did at times in Twilight, how do I write that? No rude comments are necessary. Just said...NEW AT THIS. Seeing if anyone is interested in helping the new kid.

[Biscuitchris7again]

@kramertmarie -

BELLA SWAN (V.O.)

Then write your dialogue, this will be the narration. Don't be confused with O.S., O.C., and V.O. O.S. is Off Screen. O.C. is Off Camera, and V.O. is Voice Over. Off Screen is used when the speaker is not resident within the scene. O.C. is used when the speaker is resident within the scene but not seen by the camera. A character narrating or 'thinking out loud' if you want your character to 'think' you would use V.O...any more questions feel free to ask.

[kramertmarie]

@Biscuitchris7again Thanks so much! I probably will have plenty of questions as I go along. I wrote a book and self published. I always saw it as movie so, I thought..."Why shouldn't I be the one to write that as well?" I'm a bit of a dreamer. Thanks again

[atavener]

If celtx is just as good as that software in your hand, why did you buy it for 300 dollars?

[Aleque]

I like the way you talk. Getting motivated just by hearing you

[ismackLiLkids]

its not free anymore :(

[DXFan1269]

ive been using WordPad

[MrRonnierams]

I have Celtx and its better than Final Draft to tell you the truth. For being free it offers a whole lot more then Final Draft I think. They do charge for storing fees I believe of your drafts for like $6 a month last I checked. Best of all it is Free like you said.

[NYPDface]

hey i need help....when writing a screenplay how do you mention a montage in it?

[IamMikeMizrahi]

... the proper way to format dream sequence or flashback?

[IamMikeMizrahi]

What is the proper way to use "intercut" & montage" when writing a script?

[composer321]

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[98Cadillac98]

CELTX FTW

I call it best freeware program EVER

[kirrabeachbum]

thanks for the info bro!

[bmorebaby76]

thanks dude great advice

[notatnik150]

Useful advice-let's have more,please.Greetings From England.