In this guide, we will walk you through everything you need: how to format your play script correctly, real examples from well-known works, and even a free template to get you started.

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LOS ANGELES - Watching TV can be a solitary pursuit, or enjoyed with a partner or a couple of friends. Writing TV, on the other hand, is a group effort, with a roomful of writers bouncing ideas ...