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? Intro to Script Writing

This document is a beginner's guide to script writing, explaining what a script is and its key components, including dialogue, stage directions, and scene descriptions. It provides a basic script format example and offers tips for writing, such as staying in character, being clear, showing emotions through actions, and visualizing the scene. The document concludes with a practical exercise for writing a group script based on a key moment.

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? Intro to Script Writing

This document is a beginner's guide to script writing, explaining what a script is and its key components, including dialogue, stage directions, and scene descriptions. It provides a basic script format example and offers tips for writing, such as staying in character, being clear, showing emotions through actions, and visualizing the scene. The document concludes with a practical exercise for writing a group script based on a key moment.

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🎬 Intro to Script Writing: A Beginner's Guide

What Is a Script?

A script is a written version of a play or performance that includes:

 Dialogue: What each character says.


 Stage directions: Instructions for movement, emotion, or action.
 Scene descriptions: Where the action takes place.

Scripts are like blueprints for actors, guiding them on how to bring a story to life.

✍️ Script Format Basics

Here's what a basic script looks like:

Scene: Inside the lounge of the Karnak steamer, late evening.

[Jacqueline enters quietly, looking around.]

JACQUELINE: (softly) Simon? Are you alone?

SIMON: Jacqueline, you shouldn't be here. You’re causing trouble.

[She pulls a small gun from her purse, hands shaking.]

JACQUELINE: I warned you. I told you what would happen!

[She fires. Simon falls to the floor.]

Parts to Notice:

 Scene Heading: Describes the setting.


 Character Name: Always in CAPS and centered or bolded.
 Dialogue: The words the character says.
 Stage Directions: In brackets and italics; shows actions or emotions.

Script Writing Tips

 🎭 Stay in Character: Think like Poirot, Jacqueline, or Simon. What would they say or
do?
 🧩 Be Clear: Keep dialogue short and meaningful. Avoid long speeches.
 🎯 Show Emotions Through Actions: Don’t just say someone is angry—show it in their
behavior.
 🎬 Visualize the Scene: Imagine you’re watching a movie—how does it look? How does
it feel?

🛠️ Your Turn – Writing Your Group’s Script

1. Pick the key moment: Focus on Jacqueline shooting Simon and any buildup before and
after.
2. Break it into scenes: Think about the setting and what's happening.
3. Assign roles: Everyone should have something to say or do.
4. Start writing: Use the format above and be creative but stay true to the story!

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