Resources
New to script writing or want to sharpen your skills? You’re in the right place.
First and foremost, the best way to learn how to write a script is to read a script. Whatever script type you’re trying to learn how to write, we recommend starting small. Not everything has to be as long as The Titanic to be good.
Ten-minute plays and short film/TV scripts are a great place to start. Read over one script that you love multiple times. Devour it, deconstruct it, find out just what makes it so good and start exploring how you can bring your unique writer’s voice to the table.
First and foremost, the best way to learn how to write a script is to read a script. Whatever script type you’re trying to learn how to write, we recommend starting small. Not everything has to be as long as The Titanic to be good.
Ten-minute plays and short film/TV scripts are a great place to start. Read over one script that you love multiple times. Devour it, deconstruct it, find out just what makes it so good and start exploring how you can bring your unique writer’s voice to the table.
Check out these resources for access to scripts:
For Theatrical Plays
The New Play Exchange is recommended. It’s not free, but at the low price of $10/year it can’t be beat.
For Screenplays
Use The Script Lab. It’s free, but you will need to create an account.
After you’ve read a couple of scripts and have a better idea of how they work, check out David Ball’s Backwards and Forwards. It’s focused on theatrical plays, but don’t let that deter you, screenwriters. It’s a wonderful resource that gets into the nitty gritty of dramatic structure no matter the format.
Looking to learn how to format your script? Here are resources that cover industry standards:
