Just a couple of quick questions.
If I am writing a section of speech where two people talk at the same time hwo do I show this. (They are saying the same line)
Also how much do you have to explain. should I say...
DEBBIE LOOKS UPSET
DEBBIE:
But why?
SHE TURNS AWAY SLIGHTLY
STEVE STEPS TOWARDS HER
SHE RECOILS
Is it too much, should I leave it to their imagination a little bit?
For the dual dialogue just do it like:
DEBBIE & STEVE
Hello
As for the direction, I would say what you've got there is fine. You could even get away with making it a bit more flowing. For example:
STEVE STEPS TOWARDS HER BUT SHE RECOILS.
Just use as much as you feel is necessary.
That's what I would do anyway. I'm sure someone will correct me if it's wrong.
If you're using Scriptsmart with Word, or Final Draft, both those programmes put both character's dialogue on the same spot, i.e. one on left, one on right of page.
If you go to Writersoom, they have examples of unison dialogue in their example scripts.
Quote: Mikey Jackson @ March 28 2009, 7:57 PM BSTIf you're using Scriptsmart with Word, or Final Draft, both those programmes put both character's dialogue on the same spot, i.e. one on left, one on right of page.
If you go to Writersoom, they have examples of unison dialogue in their example scripts.
I've never seen this function on scriptsmart. Where is it?
Def.
Just had a look. It's only available in the Film/Screenplay format. A feature called Dual Dialogue. The icon is a speech bobble with two tail instead of one.