Learning How to Write a Screenplay

Image via WikipediaYou may have some great ideas for movies but not know where to start. What is the best way for learning how to write a screenplay? There are so many resources both online for writing screenplays, but also books, classes and online tutorials for writing. If you search you can find screenplay writing software or simply use Word or your favorite wordprocessing software.

The first step is to outline your ideas and the characters you wish to develop. As you begin you will find the way you work best - whether you want to use 3x5 cards to outline the scenes or if you want to scribble notes in a notebook. The key is to write down all of your ideas for the storyline.

Take the first step in learning how to write a screenplay - writing your ideas down. Then check out some of the best resources on writing screenplays:

• The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script 
• The Writer's Guide to Writing Your Screenplay: How to Write Great Screenplays for Movies and Television
• How to Write: A Screenplay, 2nd EditionScreenplay Workbook: The Writing Before the WritingScreenplay Workbook: The Writing Before the Writing

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