Action Sequences

Action Sequences
It would take far too much room to explain action scenes here, so what I've done is included an excerpt from one of my own action sequences in Appendix B. This should get you through any problems you might encounter when formatting your own.
Cover Page
Appendix D shows a sample cover page. As you can see, the title is in the upper third, followed by a triple space, then your name.
If you like, you can stick a "by" between the title and your name, but is this really necessary? I don't think so.
While I would suggest that you register your script with the Writer's Guild of America, do not put the WGA registration number on the page.
Also, avoid putting any dates or draft numbers on the page. Readers want to believe they're reading something fresh, and if they see a date or draft number on there, you're in trouble.
Final Words
Well, that about wraps it up. As you can see, screenplay format is not something you really need to fret about. Over the years, you're bound to change your formatting style until it has evolved into a style that truly suits you as an individual.
I've been writing screenplays for several years now and, as I said in the introduction, I've never been accused of improper format. Interestingly enough, the first screenplay I wrote using my own semi-stylized format (which you see demonstrated in Appendix C), is the screenplay that has brought me the most attention. I received a lot of praise for producing a real "page turner." I think this was partially due to the fact that I was able to minimize the distractions and concentrate on story.So now that you know the fundamentals of format, it's time to start thinking about a story of your own. I hope this guide has helped free you of the worry that so many seem to have about feature screenplay format.