Dear Producers

Formatting Drafts

I am just starting out, trying my hand at screenwriting and I find myself getting confused as to the differences between the formatting styles in which each draft of a script should be written.

For example, I know that a first draft would not have numbers next to each scene, that seems to be sort of a production level script, and that in an initial draft calling out specific shots is a no-no.

I guess what I really need to know is what shouldn't go into a first draft.

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Mysti


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For three years I've been working on a screenplay concerning a billionaire with a heart: he wants to give back. He is trained as an Army Mountain Ranger and after his "wars" develops a software empire. After creating more wealth than God...he wants to help using technology. He saves a young girl and finds...he likes HELPING!!!

I've struggled with this idea and dealt with "Iron Man" and "Taken" and still tried to keep my OWN VISION of this character. But I think tonight...the Factory has won...I…