Title page - Compiling Screenplay to PDF

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Hello,

I’m trying to compile my screenplay to PDF but the script is beginning at the bottom of the title page for some reason and I can’t figure out how to insert a page break. Also the numbering starts on the title page.

I found the previous version of scrivener much easier to use, struggling a bit with this version!

Thanks for any help received!

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Hi,

Pro (on strike) screenwriter here. I’ve found that the easiest workflow for me is to avoid compiling your screenplay, export it as an FDX, then open it in a pro screenwriting app, and make the final fixes there.

If you don’t own a seat of Final Draft, MMScreenwriter or FadeIn, I recommend WriterSolo which works nearly as well and is 100% free.

Here are the steps I take:

  • Put all the script documents in a folder;
  • Duplicate the folder;
  • Merge the duplicate folder into a single document;
  • Export the merged document to an FDX file;
  • Open the FDX file in screenwriting app;
  • Fix formatting, numbering, title page, etc;
  • Use screenwriting app to output to PDF and FDX.

Hope that helps.

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Thanks so much for replying and good luck with the strike!

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