Scripts

A script is a text for a drama performed on stage, on television, on radio, or on film. Each performance medium follows certain conventions.

A Script of a Play
In addition to dialogue, a playscript includes descriptions of settings, characters, and action; gives stage directions; and marks scene and act divisions. For advice on writing and formatting a stage play, follow this link to The Chameleon Theatre Circle page, "The Standard Stage Play Format."

A Script for Television
A script for television performance must include the above as well as directions for sound and camera. Video and audio are equally important and must both be indicated. For guidance on writing such a script, follow one of these links: "Script Format for Television Scripts" or The BBC "Writers Room."

A Script for Radio
Dialogue and sound must be indicated in a script for radio performance. The BBC Writers Room offers advice on writing for radio on its "Radio Drama Guidelines" page.

A Script for a Film (Screenplay)
A screenplay also includes information about sound and camera (films are even more visual than television shows). Follow one of these links for information: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "A Few Notes on Formatting" and  Wikipedia's "Screenplay" page.