Screenwriting : Script Coverage by Larry Fraser

Larry Fraser

Script Coverage

Stage 32 sample script coverage sample encourages the writer to add sidebars and additional context to the script that will help provide a blueprint the writer's vision. Does anyone have a good example of effectively formatting sidebars and additional context within the normal script format. It would bet easy for the additional context by the writer to get out of hand and take away from the flow of the script.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Phil Clarke

Huh?

David Santo

I've never heard of that. And if it is available don't do it.

MB Stevens

Hey, Larry. I agree with David.

Larry Fraser

I had never heard of this either. I was considering Stage 32 script coverage services. On the stage 32 web site, Script Services, Script Coverage, Feature Script Premium Development Notes, there is an example of the Stage 32 Coverage. This advice is included in the sample of the Stage 32 coverage.

Alicia Vaughan

What?

Craig D Griffiths

I don’t think it is a thing. Writers try everything. That would have been all over the forum.

Effie Trihas

Nope. This sounds totally wrong unless there is some miscommunication.

Debbie Croysdale

@Larry “Sidebars” could have a succinct unique meaning to person who gave you the advice. Get back in touch and ask them. Uk & USA norms may differ. I had feedback my characters are distinctly British so myself and execs had to confer to be on same page exactly what dialogue meant.

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