Basic Rules for Script Writing

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What font must all scripts be in according to the basic rules?

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Courier New

Front

How should new character names be formatted when they are introduced for the first time?

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In all caps

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What should be avoided when writing actions in a script?

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Using verbs that end in -ing

Front

What does the example "INT. CLASSROOM-DAY" indicate?

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The scene takes place inside a classroom during the day

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What should you avoid writing about in a character's head according to the material?

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Their thoughts

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How many times should character names be capitalized in a script?

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Only the first time they show up

Front

To show a scene was outside you would write: EXT, EXT., EXT-

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EXT, EXT., EXT-

Front

Using the following element, is this scene INSIDE or OUTSIDE?

EXT. JIM'S HOUSE-DAY

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Outside

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To show a scene inside you would write:

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INT, INT., INT-