​How to format your script

It is important to format your script correctly before you send it to us. 
The more professional your script looks, the more professional you look.
It also gives you a good indication of how long your script is.
As a rule of thumb a page of correctly formatted script equals a minute of screen / radio time. This is an approximate guide.
The BBC Writers Room has examples of script formats and there are lots of other examples on line.

We except scripts in the following

1. Final Draft V6, V7 and V8 (but not 5)
2. Word
3. Pages

Sorry but we CANNOT accept

1. Final Draft Writer for  ipad please convert to PDF
2. Celtx
3. Page 2 Stage
4. Five Sprockets
5. Movie Magic

We will accept single line spacing between dialogue but require at least double line spacing between each character speaking and double line spacing between action and dialogue.
FONTS  - We recommended  

1. Courier
2. Courier Final Draft
3. Times New Roman
4. Ariel

Important - We do not read scripts with fonts smaller than size 12

Before sending us your Script 

1. Number your pages
2. Put your name and the title of your script in the header so it appears on every page
3. Include a cover page with your name and the title of your script on it. Do not include this in your page count.
4. Make a backup copy of your script before sending it to us.  Do not send us your only electronic copy as the one you send us will be annotated with our readers comments

We do not accept any of the following

• Samples or extracts from scripts – we only want to see a full script or episode.
• Short Stories.
• Novels, unpublished prose manuscripts, or another writer's work that you want to adapt to script.
• Poetry
• Replacement drafts of scripts. Please make sure that you proof-read and check your script thoroughly before you send it to us. Once we have received your script we cannot accept changes or additions.
• Scripts from writers under the age of 18.
• Please note we do not accept hard copy scripts

Terms & Conditions

• We agree to provide you with a one off critique for the given fees.
• We aim to provide you with a critique within 2 to 5 weeks but we cannot guarantee this.
• It is Master Raconteur's in-house team who will decide which member of our team is the most suitable match for your script. Matching of script may be dependent on the availability of our team members.
• If we don't think that we have anyone who can help you then we have the right to return your script and your payment.
• We cannot guarantee that your script will be successful or that you will become a professional scriptwriter.
• Your personal details are kept private and will never be passed on to any third party. We may occasionally send you news of writing events and writing retreats.
• The script report is the property of Master Raconteur and we request that you do not use any part of it without contacting us first.
• At Master Raconteur your script is treated in the strictest confidence shown to no-one except your named reader.

Submit your Script

Email your script to us at: mastracf1@yahoo.co.uk

​Please let us know

• your name and address
• phone number
• title and format of your script
• number of pages
• 50 - 100 words that describes the themes, story and details of your script
• is your script for TV, film, radio, theatre

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