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"What is a script?" is one of the most commonly asked questions. First of all, there are two different kinds of scripts: a manuscript and a shooting script. The kind of script you will be writing is a speculative ("spec") script, which is simply a script not written by the writing staff, but will be submitted.
A shooting script is the final draft of a completed script. Shooting scripts are only produced when an episode is ready to be filmed. There are many things that go into a shooting script that you will not need to include with your spec script. More detail on this follows in the format section. A spec script is just that- a script that you write and send to the producers for approval. There is a very precise process which must be followed for submitting a spec script to Star Trek, more on this is in the Now that You're Done... section. Scripts include both character dialogue and stage directions or actions. Before you start writing these though, you should move on to . Navigation Links: What is a Script? | Are there any Special Rules or Guidelines? | How do I | |
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