Hello.
(1) Do you use parenthesis in spec scripts or should they only be used in shooting scripts?
(2) Is it possible to over use parenthesis in scripts?
cheers peeps...
Parenthetical questions.
You can use parenthesis in spec scripts, but use them only when absolutely necessary. For instance, this is absolutely pointless:
DAVID:
(ANGRILY) I swear to God if I hear another wannabe writer asking a dumb question about motherf**king parenthesis I will shit on all twenty four of his disciples' balls!!!
But this is probably worth a punt:
DAVID:
(SARCASTICALLY) This question of yours is really fresh, Nigel, have a cookie!
I kid, I kid, you're alright!
Cheers Dave, my question has been answered in a nut shell.
NIGEL
(SARCASTICALLY)
yeah, thanks... 
No worries, Nigel, I live to give.
LEE
(SHAKING HEAD)
Yet, you still use it incorrectly!
Quote: Lee @ January 28 2013, 4:50 PM GMTLEE
(SHAKING HEAD)
Yet, you still use it incorrectly!
Are you talking about creating a separate line for parenthesis and dialogue?
THEY ARE CALLED FUCKING BRACKETS!!!!
Someone's not getting a job at B&Q
Quote: David Bussell @ January 28 2013, 4:51 PM GMTAre you talking about creating a separate line for parenthesis and dialogue?
I have no idea what I was talking about??
Quote: sootyj @ July 23 2013, 10:09 AM BSTSomeone's not getting a job at B&Q
Quote: sootyj @ July 23 2013, 10:09 AM BSTSomeone's not getting a job at B&Q
Also
Quote: Chappers @ July 22 2013, 11:27 PM BSTTHEY ARE CALLED FUCKING BRACKETS!!!!
Actually they are often called Wrylies, due to novice writer's frequent use as in:
BILL
(wryly) Parenthetical mood markers are frequently misused.
I hate people who say (1), (2) and (3) when they should say 1), 2) and 3).
It's as if Nigel doesn't understand parenthesis...
Parenthesis - something prepared by genealogy students...