Clarity on the Page: A Practical Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Spec Writing
There are a thousand screenwriting books about story. This is the one about the page.
Clarity on the Page is a no-BS guide to writing a clean, readable, and professional spec script — the kind that actually survives the weekend read pile.
This book isn’t about structure, character arcs, or the hero’s journey.
It’s about the craft of the page — formatting, rhythm, pacing, and all the unwritten rules that separate amateur scripts from industry-ready ones.
Whether you're just starting out or on your fifth rewrite, you'll learn how to:
- Write scene headings, action lines, and dialogue that flow
- Avoid the formatting mistakes that get scripts tossed
- Use tools like montage, flashback, and inserts the right way
- Read your script like a reader — and polish it with purpose
Written by a working screenwriter still in the trenches, this guide is clear, useful, and full of real-world examples.
If you’ve ever second-guessed your formatting, this book is for you.
A no-fluff guide to formatting spec scripts that actually get read.