Writing Scripts for film and TV can seem daunting to the beginner, Luckily though websites like the BBC writers room are here to help. The writers room has lots of information available to help aspiring script writers from the submissions checklist which also deals with the subject of format to the writing tips section which deals with things like style guides.
How a script is formatted could make the difference between a script ending up in the bin or being considered by the writers room for commission. Script format is a more or less a universal standard and simply put is the way in which a script is laid out. I think script format is a great tool as it leaves less room for ambiguity and allows communication in a recognised standard.
Style guides are also a valuable tool in script writing. Style guides show how genre conventions can guide a script. They give an insight into what a production company would expect from a script writer who’s writing for a particular genre like drama, horror, thriller or comedy. These tools are the basic bread and butter for the novice writer.
If like me your looking for help with script writing you’ll find this site invaluable. Go check it out!!
http//www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom
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