A screenplay is the written version of a film or an episode of television. Simple, right? Wrong. Unlike a completed work, such as a novel or a short story, a screenplay is the first in a long series ...

Can the iPad be used as a screenwriter's best friend? We find out with a field test of Scripts Pro. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming ...

One of the most widely used screenplay programs in Hollywood has a new tool to help with gender equality and inclusion. In an update announced Thursday, Final Draft — software that writers use to ...

When a playwright starts working on their play, they might not think about the format first. But once inspiration strikes, the structure of their script is what brings their vision to life on stage.

If you're creating comedy for the TV, radio, stage or film you probably need to communicate your dialogue and instructions via a script. This tutorial walks you through how you should format your ...

Amazon has announced the launch of a free, cloud-based program that makes it easier for budding writers to create movie and TV screenplays. Amazon Storywriter will let users submit work directly to ...

It's important to know your market. Check the schedules and watch as much TV drama as you can – see what genres and formats are on, what's popular, what works, what doesn't work, what grips and ...