Dr. Format
Answers Your Questions
- Revised Edition, updated for 2008 -

by David Trottier

Do you have a question about formatting or spec writing? Now you can have all of Dr. Format's prescriptions in one place. With a humorous flair, he addresses such issues as

- How do you handle foreign languages?
- When can you "legally" use secondary headings?
- How do you streamline your scenes for a great read?
- What do Hollywood readers look for in a script?
- How do you format e-mail conversations?
-What are the fine points of spec writing?

Every column from 1997-2008

Dr. Format Answers Your Questions contains every column Dave has written for Script magazine, and each entry has been updated to current standards. In all, Dave answers hundreds of questions with concise answers and clear, illustrative examples that empower you to write with confidence.

Dave teaches you how to direct the camera without using camera directions, and how to use formatting principles to help develop your characters. He also shares specific tips on pitch letters and TV sitcom format. And he provides expert guidance on screenwriting issues not found anywhere else.  The book contains an expanded index for easy referencing.

Dr. Format goes beyond the rules and gives you practical applications that will expand your writing repertoire. According to Dave, "Understanding formatting and spec writing is a key to crafting a great screenplay." Let Dr. Format help you do just that.

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