Unsure How to Properly Format a Screenplay?

Formatting doesn't have to be frustrating.

Learn how to effortlessly write in industry-standard screenplay formatting without having to second-guess yourself!
I'M READY
IF YOU THINK...

Script Format: What's the Point?

I totally get it. Is this you?

😶‍🌫️  I know what I see in my head, but I struggle to get it onto the page in the proper format...

😩 I desperately want to turn my story idea into a screenplay, but the formatting is so intimidating...

😅 I can't figure out how to turn my outline into actual scenes in my screenplay...

😡 I know some formatting, but I get stuck in the middle of writing because I keep having to stop and look up how to format something complicated!

It's Not You.

It's Your Mindset.


As the Stoics say, "The obstacles is the way." Formatting is not a roadblock to be avoided, but a toolkit to be exploited! Once you grasp how (and why) proper formatting is an essential element of the craft of cinematic storytelling, your screenwriting will instantly improve.

IMAGINE IF YOU COULD...

Write in Format Without Thinking About Format  

You need step-by-step tutorials and logical guidelines with practical examples, not a rigid list of 'thou shalt nots.' Get out of theory and into hands-on application so that formatting—which is actually a valuable set of storytelling tools—becomes second nature.

I WANT TO WRITE EFFORTLESSLY
HOW IT WORKS

Flexible Framework, Not Rigid Rules

Internalize the essentials...

Write effortlessly! 


The fundamentals of screenplay formatting are:

  • Characters and their actions
  • Scenes and their context
  • Beats and their impact
  • How these all interrelate to tell your story

Once you internalize this industry-standard framework, you can easily decide which format elements to use and write screenplays quickly without getting bogged down in formatting minutiae. The outcome you want isn’t far away!

INTRODUCING

Screenplay Format Fundamentals

You Are Ready Write Your Screenplays Effortlessly?

This essential course will teach you everything you need to know to start writing in industry-standard screenplay format. You’ll be able to:

  • Know when, why, and how to use important formatting elements to tell your story with confidence
  • Write more quickly with less confusion and frustration!
  • Maintain writing momentum by staying immersed in your story

With a pivotal shift in your mindset and practical examples, you can internalize formatting, write with confidence, and focus on telling your story!

I'M READY TO WRITE

In the Course:

MODULE 1

You'll learn:

  • The origins of screenplay format—and why it matters 📖
  • Why the scripts from your favorite movies are formatted so differently than the screenwriting books you read.
  • Pros and cons of the screenwriting software options (as well as my own recommendation) 💻
  • The mindset shift you need  to overcome formatting phobia—or frustration! 😵‍💫
MODULE 2

We'll cover topics like:

  • How to create understandable sluglines 🐌
  • The best way to introduce characters 👨‍🔧
  • How to write compelling scene description
  • When to use (O.S.) and (V.O.)—and why it matters
  • How to level up your action lines to keep readers HOOKED 🪝
  • When to use wrylies...(and when not to!) 
MODULE 3

You'll know:

  • How (and when!) to properly use complicated elements like subheadings, supers, and INT./EXT. 🛠️
  • When to use (and when to omit) scene transitions
  • How to decide between ellipses and dashes 🥂
  • Flashback vs. Montage...and how they serve your story
  • How to format EPIC fight scenes that drive the narrative forward ⚔️
MODULE 4

You'll get:

  • The Pirate Code: the ultimate "guidelines" for formatting 🏴‍☠️
  • How to handle tricky exceptions to the "rules"
  • Mystery BONUS lessons...[highly classified] 🕵️‍♀️
  • The C.C.B.V. Framework: four timeless techniques to craft your cinematic vision on the page! 🎥

Throughout the course, you'll have:

  • Quizzes to reinforce what you're learning
  • Your questions answered by Carl in the comments
  • Assignments (with feedback!) for you to apply these concepts effortlessly into your screenplays
I'M READY TO WRITE
CARL HAS BEEN FEATURED IN:
DIRECTOR + SCREENWRITER

I'm Carl T. Rogers

I went to film school so you don't have to.

In fact, I went twice. I learned the ins and outs of formatting in undergrad, but it always felt like a hassle, especially at the beginning. Why does a phone call HAVE to look like that??

Here's the thing:

It was only when I got to graduate school that I realized that formatting as not just a formality but is a powerful storytelling tool.

I've distilled this framework into this course to get you using screenplay formatting and treating it seriously as a craft—like the pros do! 📝

This Course Is For You If...

😶 You've never written a script before...but you want to! 

📝 You've written shorts, but never completed an actual feature screenplay

😡 You get stuck in the middle of writing because you constantly look up how to format things!

😩 You've experimented with but always struggled with industry-standard formatting

😅 You're interested in my advanced “Scriptsmithing Mastery” cinematic writing course, but feel like you aren’t ready for it...yet!

THIS IS TOTALLY ME!

Unlock Your Screenwriting Potential

Are you ready to bring your cinematic vision to life? Transform your ideas into professionally-formatted scripts that captivate producers and readers. Enroll now and take the first step toward making your screenplay dreams a reality!

I WANT TO START WRITING