Need Formatting Help?

Dr. Format (Dave Trottier) -- that’s me! -- has the perfect prescription for you. The result will be your peace of mind and a screenplay that meets current industry standards. And that’s important! There are a variety of remedies for what ails you.

1. BOOKS.  Consult your copy of The Screenwriter's Bible (which contains complete industry standards for spec screenplays) and.or Dr. Format Answers Your Questions

2. SERVICES.  Virtually all of my evaluation services include formatting help. For example, my Master Evaluation & Consultation service includes a review of formatting with suggested corrections of each type of formatting error or problem.

3. SOFTWARE.  I provide huge discounts on the two top formatting software applications available – MovieMagic Screenwriter and Final Draft. Just visit my store.

4. FREE TUTORIAL. Visit http://www.learnscreenplayformat.com for clear visual explanations of formatting basics.  You can also get a free e-copy of Dr. Format Answers Your Questions.

5. ASK DR. FORMAT.  You can ask me in two different ways. You can simply send me an which I may answer in a future MuseLetter or issue of Script Magazine or other publication that I write for. In most cases, I cannot answer directly because I get literally hundreds of questions weekly, but I will notify you if your question appears in any publication. The second way to get answers is to avail yourself of my consulting services. See Item #5 on my script evaluation page.

6. FORMAT REVIEW.  Finally, I provide a unique service to those who want their script reviewed for formatting issues only. Keep in mind that all of my script evaluation services include comments on formatting problems. But my "Format Review" focuses solely on formatting. In fact, I will hand correct the formatting on each page of your script, which means that you must send me a hard copy of your script. Allow 3-4 weeks for your script to be returned with the hand-written corrections. FEE: $395. Turnaround 3-4 weeks.

For the format review, send your script to the following address: Dave Trottier, 4456 Manchester St., Cedar Hills, UT 84062.

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