How to Format a Script with Keyboard Shortcuts

Proper screenplay format is a necessary evil. Some rules are set in stone while others can be left up to a writer’s preference--the lack of consensus can certainly be frustrating.So, what’s a writer to do?The first step is to use a screenwriting program, like StudioBinder. This ensures that most of your formatting concerns are dealt with automatically. With formatting taken care of, you can focus on the writing.In this article, we’re going to walk through some formatting basics and how keyboard shortcuts in StudioBinder make the process even easier.Continue reading How to Format a Script with Keyboard Shortcuts

TV Character Development [Character Profile Sheet Template] — TV Writing & Development: Ep2

EPISODE 2TV WRITING & DEVELOPMENT MASTERCLASSCharacter Development:FREE Character Profile Sheet TemplateA great television show needs great characters. Unlike film, television teases out character development over several seasons. We take you through the basics, and provide a FREE character profile sheet.  Subscribe on Youtube TV character development: EPISODE 2How can your character development stand out in the crowd?  Think about your favorite TV shows of all time? What made you keep coming back week to week? Maybe it was Omar singing "Farmer in the dell," or Lorelei Gilmore's coffee addiction, but we think it probably had something to do with excellent character…

How to Make Script Changes in StudioBinder

Scripts are constantly evolving. That’s just what they do. New scenes are added and old scenes are deleted throughout pre-production and production.  How do these new changes affect your project?  In StudioBinder, making script changes is easy and your project is kept intact. We’re going to walk through the process of how to make script changes, syncing them to your project and how you can access previous versions. Continue reading How to Make Script Changes in StudioBinder