ScriptTip - Stay in Present Tense

April 26, 2008 – 10:44 am by Killer Screenplay Guy

Keep your action and descriptions in the present tense. e.g. “Larry walks into the yard.” rather than “Larry walked into the yard” or “Larry is walking into the yard.” It’s more active and flows better.

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