How to write and format screenplays like a pro! Script writing tips and tricks

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In this video, I demonstrate how to write a screenplay using Writer Duet by turning a scene from Joker (2019) into a screenplay.
We go over the conventions of screenplay writing and the key elements such as slugline, action, dialogue, and transitions.
This video is primarily intended for students of film, media, and television, but anyone who has an interest in screenplay writing will find something of use!
I have since made a further video on writing screenplays which you can watch here
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Good luck for you😃😍💕

[@SignalFlowers]

This teaching technique is phenomenal. I'm not exaggerating but, instead of writing an imaginary scene and making people imagine that scene in their heads, like most other tutorials, you took a film scene and "reverse engineered" it. Extremely easy to understand.
This has to be the most useful video on screenwriting I've seen till now. You're a great teacher.

[@TheMediaInsider]

Wow, thank you very much! I'm so glad you found this video useful

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[@to_mar_s]

Yes! Exactly what I've come here to write! This is such a great way to start writing 👏👏 thank you for this video 😍

[@drkarthik]

Yes..Absolutely right..This reverse engineering technique made me understand the screen writing components beautifully...Thank you "The Media Insider"

[@tracystephaniedelacruz9508]

Can you help me to make a screen play writing about a rose for Emily? Please 🥺 thank youuu ❤️

[@nm.v2419]

after six years, you've finally helped me in understanding and writing my first professional draft script!

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​@@AdithyaSaiKumar you really devoted your 6 years on one script ??

[@Celeborn93]

@@danger00722 What's wrong with that? It might be a really good script. I'm working on a story that's been ongoing for 7+ years, and i'm only just finished outlining about half of it.

[@danger00722]

@@Celeborn93 ntg wrong with that but i salute your devotion as some people changes their ideas while writing one script

[@nikkikruz8458]

THIS WAS AN ABSOLUTE, PHENOMENAL TUTORIAL...very basic, simple and to the point. I'm an actress and a brand spankin new writer trying to learn how to write my own content. I have watched a million videos and learned that all teachers can't teach. Your video was sooooo simple to understand. Thank you so much for sharing this content. It really helped me get started.

[@TheAmitkhandekar]

One important thing is , screenplay is written with one thing in mind that, the writer and the reader both are living the scene as if they are in the scene, observing. "WE" here is used for the writer and the reader, who both are experiencing the scene live.

[@reddjinn911]

Great process breakdown. Just to chime in, using terms like "we see" or transitions like "cut to" are often reserved for scripts being prepared photography. Many established writers will approach the first interation (not draft) very much like a novel as some feel "we" and anything technical pulls the initial read away from the story. This is of course up for debate but just be prepared for little odd preferences from reader to reader. Simply starting a new slug line is more often than not enough to let the reader know you've transitioned into a new scene.
One last note, format is also rocky. For example, V.O. is sometime seen in parentheses next to the characters name during dialogue. And "continuous" is used to show something continues despite some transition...etc... this video is a fantastic example but be ready to adapt your format to fit your submission :)

[@yikes_lazzy]

Thank you so much for this!! I'm getting into filmmaking, with no degree or extensive training and I'm trying my hardest to work with what I've got. So grateful for this video, it helps a ton. You explained everything in a clean and concise way, AND you made everything digestible. Again, thank you for this.

[@ErinJDickey]

Me too! He has done a great job. Best wishes.

[@tracystephaniedelacruz9508]

Can you help me to make a screen play writing about a rose for Emily? Please 🥺 thank youuu ❤️

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@@tracystephaniedelacruz9508 still need help?

[@kaustavdas212]

I have been trying to write a screenplay of a story but could not find anything until I found this. this is just what I needed. heartfelt thanks.

[@Luckylukeproduction]

I just read Joker script. Happy I stumbled onto ur video

[@TheMediaInsider]

It’s interesting the number of things you can easily miss in the film which is made quite obvious by reading the script

[@sophieemeny2347]

This was so useful! I'm a media student currently, writing screenplays on the side for fun and this cemented the basics for me. :)

[@TheMediaInsider]

Nice! Good luck with it!

[@tracystephaniedelacruz9508]

Can you help me to make a screen play writing about a rose for Emily? Please 🥺 thank youuu ❤️

[@rolapeachy8280]

you basically summed up 16 hours of class time in 12 minutes... but i think my professor is gonna roast the way you wrote things.

[@kingLroc]

I dont understand why more people dont format their teaching videos like yours this is extremely helpfull thank you!❤

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This is concise and simple. Straightforward to the point. I like it, thank you. Makes it look easy for natural writers like me.

[@Frankonstein]

hey man. Awesome job. You really made almost ten months of work done in just 10 minutes. Just the lesson I was looking for.

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Im going to start media when we get back to school in September and you’re videos have helped me get a good introduction to the topic, thank you so much 😊

[@Heyitsvickkk]

I have watched other videos but this video is so detailed and your writing is too. Thank You!

[@TombomOfficial]

Always good for a nice refresher. I've seen a lot of screenplays and plays in my life but I have yet to actually fully write my own (as always, starts with a killer idea) so to see it written down simply and succinctly is useful. Thanks for this.

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I love this video! I’m planning on writing my own screenplay soon, this helps a lot.

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Wonderful teacher! So, beginner friendly. Much appreciated. Blessings!

[@monaxia5817]

I've been trying to learn formating for months and this video helped me more practical information than all the sources i checked together. Thank you!

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Straight forward and easy to understand. Definitely saved a lot of my time. Thanks!

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This man has said all the things I wanted to hear , thanks man

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This process was so easy to grasp. Thank you.

[@ihsan1835]

THANK YOU! was trying to find for a script writing tutorial and this one was the best. I am gonna start my first ever short film and this really helped! Thanks again :)

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I wish you all the best! Once done, kindly drop the link here, I would like to watch it :)

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Wow! This is incredibly well made and informative. 💕 Fantastic video, very helpful!

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man, absolutely love your video, your clear explanation, and your content, thanks!

[@manifestmyreality2025]

wow, thank you for going over it this way, super helpful.

[@ErinJDickey]

Thank you so much for this! You are a wonderful teacher. I am wanting to write my first script and wanted to know where to start with the format. You are the best.

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I can see you've got what it takes to convey knowledge, it's more of practical here, the video really helps, as I need more guidance from you.
Thanks for this great video, makes it a bit easier than those I've come across

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Thanks for your precious help!

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Most helpful tutorial ever. I subscribed and liked after the first two minutes. Wished I watched this three weeks ago

[@carlosguzmanav]

so useful, easy to understand and practical at the same time. Great content! It helps me a lot.

[@littleratchild3028]

thank you so much for this, i am thinking of going into screenwriting as a profession. this was extremely help and easy to understand. this allowed me to learn most of the terminology. thank you again.

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This is one of the finest explanations

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Very informative, and, best of all, concise! This video helped me immensely.

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This is so helpful. I don't have enough words to convey my thanks.

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This was actually very helpful, thanks

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Thank you so much for explaining this in a very easy way to understand the whole process

[@missa3645]

Script-making is explained in an interesting way. It has been a great learning experience for me, thank you so much.

[@mercyaluko6716]

Very helpful. I admire your teaching method. It makes it easy to understand and very relatable. Thank you.

[@shawningwane]

Thank you so much, seeing you apply this to a movie I'm familiar with did help greatly. It's better than you telling me how a scene is made.

[@JonathanBhagan]

one of the best examples i've seen on youtube

[@manishsumitradevi]

Such a wonderful and simple explanation. Thank you. Love and respect from Vancouver.

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After I watched this video, I finally can make my own movie more professional than it used to be. You helped me a lot, thank you for that. Have a nice day

[@charliederic152]

Thank you this will really make me improve my craft in screen play .

[@BrandonSezHi]

Thanks! I've always wanted to know how to format a script as I've always had an interest in storytelling and filmmaking. I appreciate the video, very well and simply explained.

[@itsthatwhale]

Thank you so much, I hope yall in the comment section make it as a film writer

[@Father_of_Internet]

Best teacher ive seen hands down and this is my first video. seeeesh

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your screenplays are very good and amazing

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[@Miracle_production]

Thank you so much, I am a beginner in screenwriting, your video really helped me.

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Very helpful thanks, I'll be rewatching this when I get stuck writting my own Screenplay ! thanks again!

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[@pal_mac_]

I’m a young freelance animator who’s just getting to write a formal storyboard script for the first time for my school district’s film festival. Learned some good terms here!

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This is the most helpfull video in a long time made it very easy for me to write a screen play ,,,thank you so much ...

[@sheriberrie]

thanks so much, ur an amazing tutor, I feel inspired to carry on my screenplay

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[@TheMediaInsider]

Thanks! Are there other videos like this you’d like to see?

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Thanks for making complex things so simple with real-time examples. Love the tutorial.

[@TheMediaInsider]

You're very welcome! Simple is always best

[@manajbanerjee8615]

Thank you, Sir!

[@shawshank178]

What a scene to be used as a teaching tool!

[@suresh36538]

Thank you so much for detailed explanation of screenplay.....

[@TheMediaInsider]

You are most welcome

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THANK YOU, great presentation....beginner editor

[@josephlowry4320]

Brilliant tips mate I starting to plan my own screenplay and these are very helpful, thanks.

[@TheMediaInsider]

Good luck with it!

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[@TheMediaInsider]

Phenomenal? I'll take that - thank you!

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I think this reverse process is a great way to self-train in screenwriting. Very helpful, keep it up.

[@TheMediaInsider]

Glad you think so!

[@MichaelDemdam]

thank you for this. you helped me to understand how to write a script. planning to write soon.👍

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Realy insightful, I'm subscribing.

[@TheMediaInsider]

Thanks, Jeff - is it specifically screenwriting you came for? What else do you want to see?

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You are welcome!

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Why thank you!

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I wrote multiple SP - we don't deserve you. I saved the link.