Looking for a screenwriting guide to get that TV screenplay written?
This quick and easy cheat sheet is calling you to get that script written, get it written right now. Tailored for the creation of a 30-minute screenplay by BBC formatting standards, it is a straightforward framework for how to structure your episode of TV, page by page.
Hello, I'm Doug,
I write
I want to help you get that screenplay written. With this cheat sheet, you can follow the page ranges to pace your narrative. Populate A, B, and/or C plots with the essence of your storyline, infusing each with clear direction and purpose. Use the notes column to dash down inspirations, resolve queries, or highlight thematic threads. This worksheet is your drafting haven. Whether you’re starting fresh or in the hell of redrafting, I made this pragmatic guide to help you . Please use it to GET WRITING.
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Script Reading & Report
I'll carefully read your script, providing detailed notes in a comprehensive written report that highlights strengths and areas for improvement - from plot structure and character development to dialogue, pacing, and overall storytelling.
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This includes the read and report service plus we'll have a two-hour one-on-one feedback session to discuss the notes, address concerns, and explore ways you might approach the rewriting and reimagining process.
Frequently asked questions
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That’s up to you to decide. I don’t offer a traditional reading and rating of your work. I’m more interested in your personal development and helping you write the best script you can write right now. We’ve all got pressures we face, but if we resonate, I don’t doubt that this process will be useful to you.
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If you’re in London we can meet face to face. We just need a good 2-3 hours, but if we need a little longer to get to the heart of your script, and how to progress, then we’ll take that time. Online or IRL, whatever it takes.
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This is a very real question to the writer working hard to make it. First up, my fee is negotiable for plays or screenplays that are very long or particularly short. I created this service to champion new work, so please don’t hesitate to contact me, as I will do my best to offer a sliding scale in exceptional circumstances.
This guide is not merely a template; it is your co-writer, your silent partner in the art of writing a first draft or - more challenging - rewriting an existing draft.
It thrusts together wisdom of John Yorke, Save The Cat, and other screenwriting classics. Including prompts for a five act, page-by-page screenplay, and page number breakdown for what should happen when*. Write with courage, scribble with passion, and get your pilot episode WRITTEN.
Format: Microsoft Word.
Level: Experienced. The document assumes basic knowledge of story structure, and guides you according to you building with your existing knowledge.
This is a guide*. It’s designed to get you moving, feel free to amend and adjust according to your artistic vision.