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Question : In my screenplay, the main character occasional suffers quick flashes, like visions. I have been unable to assert if I am formatting these correctly. Please also note the single and double line spaces, where I have tagged my 'QUICK FLASH' and 'BACK TO SCENE's as Scene Headings in my...

Thanks for your responses thus far. I've been searching the internet to find where I may have read that i should do it this way, and I have found this example ... https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/reader-question-what-does-a-secondary-slugline-shot-look-like-41273c5eb991 Does this change your...

Yeah slugline ... e.g Here is an example with both. INT. BOB'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY Stuff is happening. Bob goes through a door. KITCHEN Bob opens the fridge.

Question : How many blank lines should be before scene headings and secondary scene headings in a screenplay? Note that I am using Amazon Storywriter. Detail : I am writing a screenplay with Amazon Storywriter. I have noticed that when I write a scene heading, 2 blank lines are inserted prior...

Mmm, I have read in some places that secondary scene headers could or should be used for this, so I'm surprised no-ones addressed that yet? Unless I'm wrong?

Question : In a screenplay, how should I format a scene in which the action and dialogue alternates between 2 or more spots in an open space? Example: I have a scene where the action and dialogue (let's say, with James and David) occurs on an outdoor stage, viewed by a large crowd. Then another...

Thank you to everyone who replied, some great responses. I now believe that some physical descriptions are indeed important, but equally the actions shouldn't be too complicated.

Question : When writing my screenplay, I frequently find the urge to describe a character's emotion. However, I have read somewhere (I forget where) that this should be left to the actor to some extent, the actor should understand the story enough to know how their character would respond to...