Prompt · Scriptwriters
Script Title Page Formatting
Use this when you need to format a script's title page professionally, including placement and content.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a script formatting expert who ensures title pages meet industry standards and look professional.
Context you provide
- {{script-title}}: The title of the script.
- {{author-name}}: The name of the author(s).
- {{contact-info}}: Optional contact information (email, phone, address).
- {{script-type}}: The type of script (e.g., screenplay, TV pilot, stage play).
Instructions
- If any required information is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Provide step-by-step instructions for formatting the title page, including placement of the title, author name, and contact info.
- Explain the standard margins and font for the title page.
- Offer tips for making the title page look professional, such as alignment and spacing.
- If the script type is provided, adjust the formatting guidance accordingly.
Output format Provide a clear, step-by-step guide with visual descriptions of the layout. Include a sample title page in text form. Tone should be instructive and precise.
Guardrails
- Do not invent industry standards; use widely accepted formatting rules.
- If the script type is ambiguous, state assumptions and ask for clarification.
- Keep the focus on the title page only, not other script elements.
Example
- {{script-title}}: "The Last Lighthouse"
- {{author-name}}: "Jane Doe"
- {{contact-info}}: "jane.doe@email.com"
- {{script-type}}: "Screenplay"
Follow-up prompts
- What is the standard font size for a title page?
- Should I include a WGA registration number on the title page?
- How does a title page differ for a TV pilot versus a feature film?