Scriptwriting

Learn the essentials of screenwriting within StudioBinder

32 articles

Written by Brandon and Shant Kiraz

How to Recover Screenplay Format

Learn how to recover the screenplay format (remove bullet points)

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to Copy and Paste Text in a Screenplay

Learn how to properly paste text into a screenplay.

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to Adjust Autosave Settings

Learn how to set the time interval for auto-saves

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to use Screenplay Version History

Learn how to recover a script on the screenwriting page

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Best Practices when Formatting a Montage in a Screenplay

Learn how to properly format a montage in a script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Best Practices when Formatting Telephone Calls in a Screenplay

Learn how to properly format telephone calls in a script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Best Practices when Formatting Transitions in a Screenplay

Learn how to properly format transitions in a script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Saving your screenplay changes

Learn how to manually save your progress on the screenwriting page

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to create a document template

Learn how to create a template of a screenplay or freeform document

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Best Practices when Formatting Characters in a Screenplay

Learn how to properly format characters in a script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to sync a script to the project

Use sync screenplay to sync across the project

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Best Practices when Formatting a Parenthetical in a Screenplay

Learn how to properly format a parenthetical in a script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Best Practices when Formatting Slug Lines or Sub-headers in a Screenplay

Learn how to properly format sluglines or subheaders in a script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Best Practices when Formatting Action Lines in a Screenplay

Learn how to properly format action lines in a script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Best Practices when Formatting a Flashback in a Screenplay

Learn how to format a flashback in a script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Best Practices when Formatting Dialogue in a Screenplay

Learn how to properly format dialogue in a script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to Edit Your Screenplay

Learn how to make changes to your script with StudioBinder

Written by Shant Kiraz. Updated over a week ago

How to write a script

Start writing your screenplay or create a standalone document

Written by Shant Kiraz. Updated over a week ago

Best Practices when Formatting a Scene Heading in a Screenplay

Learn how to properly format scene headings in a script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to switch script versions on the writing page

Learn how to switch to a previous version of the script from the writing page

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to rename a screenplay

Learn how to rename your script from the script writing page

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

What are Page Eighths?

Learn what eights are and why they appear on your script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to add comments on a script

Learn how to collaborate with your team on your screenplay

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to duplicate a script version

Create a new script version after receiving notes on your script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to print your screenplay

Learn how to print your script from the screenplay page

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Screenwriting keyboard shortcuts

Speed up the screenwriting process using these hotkeys

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

The difference between locked and unlocked scripts

Lock scene numbers in place if you're still updating your script

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to download your script

Learn how to export your script as a PDF from the writing page

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to renumber scenes on your screenplay

Learn how to renumber scenes on the screenwriting page

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

Screenplay Elements

Learn what the different elements are and what they are used for

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to use script notes

Learn how to use script notes on the screenwriting page

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago

How to watermark a screenplay

Learn how to export your screenplay with a watermark

Written by Brandon. Updated over a week ago