Where to Find Screenplay Format Samples Online

Reading what a script should look like is one thing. Seeing it is another. When it comes to getting a visual of what a script should look like, one online reference beats all others. The screenplay formatting sample at http://www.oscars.org/nicholl/script.pdf is direct from the pros. Meant to be a reference for those applying for Nicholl Fellowships, it is written in an engaging style and is chock-full of useful information.

Another decent script format sample is available online at http://www.scriptologist.com/Magazine/Formatting/formatting.html.

Just comparing these two sites, you will see some small differences between their examples of proper formatting. While there are some tried and true rules to screenplay formatting, 12-point courier font for instance, there are also slight variations that are usually accepted.