Your Grammar Choices Killed Your Screenplay

Great article! I put several of my scripts under the ‘microscope’ to look for these silent ‘killers.’ Level up!

This was informative and the examples were great!

Great reminder to “cut the fat’! I have a tendency to go exposition-heavy to make sure the reader/viewer understands. No need. I’m putting that sentence on my wall, “Treat every word like it costs money.”

This article was pure gold. If I had heard it before, it really sunk in this time. Following these rules makes our projects more compelling for the reader. I’ll rewrite my old scripts using these pointers to sharpen them up. I appreciate the heads-up David

Thank you for this article. It’s a reminder that the little things can differentiate a novice from a pro.

This was a great reminder on how important it is to know the basics of screenwriting and how to ensure the proper grammar to enhance the script and doesn’t take away. This was an informative read. Thank you.

Pure gold. This creates readability in a script and enjoyable visceral read for the person on the other side enjoying the screenplay.

Well-said, David, and especially this part: These aren’t mistakes — they’re stylized choices. Use them for pacing. For tension. For poetry. Just don’t overdo it. If every line is a fragment, nothing lands.

Also, when I read produced scripts, I look for interesting verb choices and add it to my verb list. When I’m looking for a fresh verb choice, I just turn to my list. Additionally, a thesaurus is a must have resource. It helps a lot.

Great article. A must read for everyone.

Your Grammar Choices Killed Your Screenplay

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