Questions tagged [script]

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What does (beat) refer to in a script and what other elements can we put instead of (beat)?

What does (beat) refer to in a script and what other elements can we put instead of (beat)? Right below "It's starting to feel like it", we see (beat), but it's like something outside of the dialogue and I am not sure what's the purpose for it and…
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Is scripting a cartoon tv show the same as scripting a movie?

I don't know if this is the correct place to put this but here goes. I'm just curious if scripting a cartoon is like scripting a movie or not. I've tried consulting google but I've really gotten nowhere. I've tried scripting as a wikihow article…
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When writing a script, is it okay to use sentence fragments?

I see sentence fragments all the time in online scripts, so I assume it’s okay. But there are a number of articles emphasizing the importance of grammar in screenwriting. So, which ones is it? (Idk if it matters - but I’m writing a spect…
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