Title Pages

What a title page is

The title page is the first page of a screenplay. It is a single page with the title, the writer's name, and contact information. Nothing else.

A title page is not a cover letter. It is not a synopsis. It is not a logline. It is a clean, single page that tells the reader what the script is called and who wrote it.

What goes on a title page

A standard title page includes:

• Title (centered, about a third of the way down the page, in all caps)
• Written by (centered, two lines below the title)
• Writer's name (centered, below "Written by")
• Contact information (bottom left or bottom right corner)
• Draft date (optional, bottom corner, e.g. "First Draft" or a date)

What does NOT go on a title page

• A logline
• A synopsis
• A tagline
• Character descriptions
• A dedication
• Quotes
• Illustrations

If someone asks for a logline or synopsis, they want it in a separate document or email, not on the title page.

How to format a title page

In standard screenplay format:

• Title: all caps, centered, about 3.5 inches from the top
• "Written by": centered, two lines below the title
• Name: centered, one line below "Written by"
• Contact: bottom left corner, left-aligned, single-spaced
• Draft date: bottom right corner (optional)

In Scene Forges, the title page editor handles the layout for you. Fill in the fields and the formatting is applied automatically.

Tips

• Keep it to one page. Always.
• Use your real name, not a pen name, unless you have a reason.
• Include an email address and a phone number. If an agent or producer wants to reach you, make it easy.
• Do not put a date on the title page unless it matters. "First Draft" or "Revision 2" can be useful. A specific date can make the script feel stale.
• Do not include a WGA registration number on the title page. If you register, keep the number for your records.