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Tips to write a Screenplay

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Screenplays were once typed on manual typewriters, and to this day their formatting is that simple. Screenplays are printed in 12-point Courier on US Letter paper. Writing a screenplay can be a challenging task, but there are a few tips that can help make the process easier and more effective: Start with a strong premise :   A good screenplay should have a unique and compelling premise that grabs the audience's attention and sets the story in motion. Take for example "The Shawshank Redemption", the story follows the story of a man named Andy who is falsely convicted of murder and sent to Shawshank prison. The premise is intriguing and sets the stage for the story to unfold. Develop well-rounded characters :   A good screenplay should have well-developed characters that the audience can relate to and care about. Take for example "The Godfather", the characters are complex and have many layers, with their own motivations and desires that drive the story. Cr