Michael Hauge's Writing Misdemeanors
These crimes may not get your screenplay or
manuscript rejected, but you should be definitely
punished for them...
HAVE WE MET? In a screenplay, even characters who are unnamed, or who have no dialogue (a CROWD, a group of BODYGUARDS, a BABY, etc) must also be introduced using UPPER CASE letters.
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“… one of the few authentically good teachers out there. Every time I revisit my notes, I learn something new or reinforce something that I need to remember.”
- Jeff Arch, Screenwriter: Sleepless In Seattle, Iron Will, Saving Milly, Writer/Director: Dave Barry's Complete Guide To Guys
Past Misdemeanors
- HOW ABOUT A ROLL IN THE HAY?
- THIS ONE’S HILARIOUS
- LET’S SIT THIS ONE OUT
- I FEEL VERY UPSET ABOUT THIS ONE
- GRRRRR
- YOU'LL FEEL ECSTATIC WHEN YOU READ THIS
- IMPERSONALITY
- THIS ONE MAKES ME ROLL MY EYES
- SHOE LEATHER
- GOING INCOGNITO
- NO DESCRIPTION
- JOHN, DON’T DO THIS
- HAVE WE MET?
- THEIR THEIR, NOW.... ITS GOING TO BE FINE
- PUTTING DETAIL AND DESCRIPTION IN THE SCENE HEADING...
- SPEL CHEK
- OVERLAPPING DIALOGUE
- CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE
- TEN’S A CROWD