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Prompt · Scriptwriters

Script Title Page Formatting

Use this when you need to format a script's title page professionally, including placement and content.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. If any required information is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Provide step-by-step instructions for formatting the title page, including placement of the title, author name, and contact info.
  3. Explain the standard margins and font for the title page.
  4. Offer tips for making the title page look professional, such as alignment and spacing.
  5. 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?