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How To Write A Script

Velma Said:

How to write a script with Microsoft Word 2007?

We Answered:

It's cool to use MW to write scripts - I've done it for years too, but it's like typing it on a typewriter. You have to do all the formatting yourself. Why don't you get a software for the screenwriters?

celtx is a functional tool and it is free. There is a tool there that saves your script in PDF, which is the format you usually submit to agencies. Here's the link:

http://celtx.com/

The Final Draft costs a lot but is generally used in the industry.
Good luck!

Keith Said:

How do I start learning how to write script?

We Answered:

Learning a scripting language like Javascript (not to be confused with Java, they are different) usually helps because it's free and very easy to use (no compiler required). You can start using this language and see immediate results in minutes. Javascript also follows many of the C, C++ language conventions, so it will ease the transition to these languages in the future.

Start small, write a hello world program first, then follow baby steps to see if this is for you.

Anthony Said:

How to write a script ?

We Answered:

If you want to be a screenwriter, you write. You write every day. Writing is a passion and a discipline. You have to want to write. It is a solitary vocation. You need dedication and - more importantly - you need an imagination. Without an imagination ... you'll end up sitting around in your underwear on Y!A telling aspiring screenwriters to become novelists.

There are screenwriting classes offered at technical schools. I always recommend that someone that's never taken a screenwriting class take one. Then drop out. You'll have learned everything you can possibly learn in one semester.

You have to understand formatting. Read screenplays. They're available online here:

www.script-o-rama.com
www.simplyscripts.com
www.imsdb.com

Pick up a copy of the Screenwriters Bible by David Trottier, it'll answer the questions you have.

Learn the Monomyth. It's the basis of virtually every story ever written, and was extensively written about in The Hero With A Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. There are two ways to shortcut HWATF: read the Vogler memo here:

www.skepticfiles.org/atheist2/hero.htm

And get a copy of Chris Vogler's book A Writers Journey. You'll learn story arc, and start to get a handle on pacing.

I'd recommend getting a copy of Movie Magic Screenwriter. It's the de-facto standard software package for formatting screenplays. It's also pricey. If you're not ready to make the few hundred dollar leap, then get a copy of celtx, it's free and it's a pretty good package. You can get it here:

www.celtx.com

You now have all the tools you need to be a screenwriter: you know format, you know Monomyth, you know pacing, and you've got the software to help you get everything down on paper.

A screenplay is between 90 and 120 pages.

Corey Said:

I don't know how to write script or program. I am looking for a hosting company will create EASY webpage ?

We Answered:

You can use Microsoft Office Live Small Business to host your shop - http://tinyurl.com/msolsb . It is a free service for creating and hosting your website. It has a great online website builder that allows you to create webpages without coding. Right now, MS is offering a free domain name for the first year (e.g. yourstore.com). What a lot of people do is to put paypal buttons on their office live site to enable e-commerce/payment (you can find out more from the office live community site) that's free. Alternatively, if you have a lot of products, then you can use the Store Manager add-on (small fee for this).

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How Do I Write Script for HTTP to HTTPS Redirect on Godaddy Shared Linux Hosting?

We Answered:

I don't have Idea about that Godaddy..But You can get the Domain name,Hosting SSL certificate details in the site http://www.tucktail.com/

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