{"id":4979,"date":"2025-08-08T15:09:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T14:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/?p=4979"},"modified":"2025-08-08T15:16:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T14:16:54","slug":"how-to-print-your-screenplay-with-doxzoo-a-quick-guide-for-writers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/how-to-print-your-screenplay-with-doxzoo-a-quick-guide-for-writers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Print Your Screenplay with Doxzoo: A Quick Guide for Writers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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If you\u2019re ready to turn your screenplay into something you can hold and bask in its presence – Doxzoo is here to help you print your script like a pro. Whether you’re submitting to agents, competitions, or just want a copy to hold and cherish, here’s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Things First: Exporting from Your Screenwriting Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most screenplay programs export to PDF, which is perfect because that is exactly what we need at Doxzoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure your script is formatted correctly: size 12 Courier font, single-sided A4 pages, and standard margins: 1 inch\/25.4mm for the top and bottom, 1.5 inches\/38.1mm for the left margin (to accommodate the binding edge), and 1 inch for the right margin. \u00a0Stick to the industry format to keep script readers happy (and things easier for you!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Single or Double Sided?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For screenplays, the industry standard is single-sided. This isn\u2019t just for tradition- it makes reading and annotating easier during script breakdowns and production planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Binding Options: Take Your Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most screenwriters opt for comb binding \u2013 it\u2019s a familiar plastic spine with pages that lay flat. But if you\u2019re feeling a little fancy, you\u2019ve got options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wire Binding \u2013 A more premium feel, still lays flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Velo Binding \u2013 A secure and professional finish, but harder to edit later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All options are clean, durable, and suitable for submissions – it just depends on your style. Black binding is the industry standard, but white is also a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Covers: Clear or Opaque?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Protect your masterpiece with clear acetate front covers so your script title page shines through, or go with a frosted\/opaque option for a more private, subtle finish. You can also choose card covers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Colour-Coding Your Drafts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Need to keep track of revisions? In the industry, each draft update is typically assigned a different coloured paper (e.g., blue for first revision, pink for second, yellow for third). Doxzoo offers coloured paper options so you can easily keep versions separate and avoid mix-ups on set:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Final Checks!!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Proofread everything. We have an online previewer for a reason!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The page count: Standard screenplays are around 90\u2013120 pages. One page typically translates to one minute of screentime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure your name and contact information are on the title page (unless you’re submitting anonymously).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ready to Print?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Upload your PDF, pick your binding, select your printing and cover preferences, and you\u2019re on your way to having a physical copy of your screenplay printed just how you imagined it – minus the paper cuts and your home printer jamming a million times.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re ready to turn your screenplay into something you can hold and bask in its presence – Doxzoo is here to help you print your script like a pro. Whether you’re submitting to agents, competitions, or just want a copy to hold and cherish, here’s everything you need to know. First Things First: Exporting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":4991,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,18],"tags":[248,249,210],"class_list":{"0":"post-4979","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tips","8":"category-self-publishing","9":"tag-screenplay","10":"tag-script-writing","11":"tag-tips"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4979"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4979\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5014,"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4979\/revisions\/5014"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4991"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doxzoo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}