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When writing a play...

Chazz Michael Michaels · 2013-03-05 14:17:16

What is a good rule of thumb for the likely time a scene will take? I am writing it using CeltX, the default settings. So, as an example, how long would a five page scene take? I know all the variables involved that make this an near impossible thing to measure. Just a rough rule of thumb would help.

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What is a good rule of thumb for the likely time a scene will take? I am writing it using CeltX, the default settings. So, as an example, how long would a five page scene take?

I know all the variables involved that make this an near impossible thing to measure. Just a rough rule of thumb would help.

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#2 05-03-2013 04:19PM

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fraid I don't know what CeltX is - but my rule of thumb for anything I ever attempted to write for stage / radio was 1 page = 1 minute

that would be using standard settings in Word: Times new roman, size 12, double spacing, standard margins

dunno if that's any help

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#3 06-03-2013 02:09AM

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yeah, celtx uses the standard courier 12 point with double line spacing. that is the minute per page standard, as far as screenwriting goes at least

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#4 12-03-2013 11:14AM

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Why not get a timer and read it aloud at a moderate pace - you won't be far out.

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#5 12-03-2013 12:20PM

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Good idea.

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