Language and tone: Aim for present tense, third-person and direct, rather than too poetic or descriptive. Just tell the story in the simplest and best way possible. Script stylings but not too much: Treatments can include dialogue, shots, music, set-pieces, whatever you need. Prose form: Your story is written in prose form, similar to a novel or short story but with a script-like flourish. Its purpose is to literally get everyone “on the same page” with your story, characters, and tone of what you aim to achieve with the full script (eventually). But to understand the form better, let’s start at the top: What is a treatment and how do you write one?Ī treatment is a multiple page document written in prose - much like a short story or a novel manuscript. I’ve included a template treatment document at the bottom of this article. Treatments are an effective way to streamline your writing process, organise your ideas from the get-go, and even seal business deals without a script.Ī treatment document is sometimes deemed as more valuable than a full-fledged script - as many networks and producers see more value in developing a screenplay with you, rather than buying an I.P or screenplay outright.īy mastering the treatment form, you can also get hired, sell your idea quickly, and showcase the most important asset of all: your talent.
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