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A bit about formatting... :) The splitting of action and dialogues paragraphs, it looks to me a bit odd. In my opinion, you should try to achieve shorter action paragraphs or at least cut the sentences after a full stop... (e.g. page 1-2 and 4-5). Maybe using a writing & formatting software...

Very imaginative! I love it.

A possible solution: EXT. COASTAL TOWN - SEA - DAY A MONTAGE unfolds, revealing the coastal town from the sea. Everything moves at an accelerated pace, indicating the passage of several days. 1. Lights flicker on and off in a rhythmic dance. 2. The sun races across the sky, transforming day...

Thanks for the welcome! :) I provide support to the app related to writing and screenwriting rules and periodically update the blog section on TwelvePoint app official website . :) TwelvePoint has been brought to life by a very small group of movie script enthusiasts, some of them are...

A common rule of thumb is that 1 page = 1 minute on the screen. This is a helpful guideline for writers and filmmakers to estimate the length of their script and, consequently, the expected duration of the finished film or television episode. However, it's essential to note that this is a...

Try no to run other programs in background, especially the heavy ones and particularly if the windows are in the same area. I have not experience with Celtx, but this kind of behaviour is usually due to the app (Celtx) losing focus, not capturing properly the user keyboard, and therefore...

The exercise you want to go through is not an easy one... because each story has different angles to cover. One classic example is the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. It's a compelling narrative that has been adapted into various formats, including a film script. Here's a brief...

Automation can be useful to build the very first draft but you cannot rely on it if you know more about the writing process. You might end up writing a script full of plot holes, boring, not coherent, with the wrong rhythm and yet perfectly formatted... :coffee:

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I am a teacher and a writer. I am passionate about screenplays and I periodically update a blog about writing and screenwriting. I came here to learn more and to support those that are moving their first steps into this beautiful realm. Feel free to drop me an email, if you have questions.