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Cheating Margins
Cheating margins is the most effective way to quickly lower a script's page count. But doing it correctly requires discretion.
Nov 29, 2022


Tech Support: How Do I Fix a Corrupted Final Draft File?
A script coordinator at sea needs help with a corrupted Final Draft file.
Nov 18, 2022


2021 M1 Macbook Pro
The gold standard at a bargain price Note: ScriptCoord.com may get a commission. You know when you work in the entertainment industry,...
Nov 11, 2022


Tech Support: The Showrunner Revised the Wrong Draft
A script coordinator writes to ScriptCoord.com for tech support help - what do you do when your showrunner made revisions in the wrong file?
Nov 3, 2022


Tech Support: How Can I Stop Manually Collating PDFs?
A script coordinator writes to ScriptCoord.com for tech support help - how can you stop collating each PDF by hand in Preview or Acrobat?
Nov 1, 2022


Episodes and Rewrites
Even if you're not in the TV writers' room, it's crucial to understand the workflow for outlines, episodes, and rewrites
Oct 31, 2022


The Myth of the Tax-Free Box Rental
Script Coordinators face legal and tax hurdles when their box rental is classified as W-9 income.
Oct 26, 2022


The Best Side Hustles for a Script Coordinator
If you're a script coordinator struggling to make ends meet between seasons, these side hustles will capitalize on your preexisting skills.
Oct 24, 2022


2020 M1 Macbook Air
A new era of Apple Silicone chips puts this powerhouse in the discount bin.
Oct 21, 2022


My Final Draft File is Too Big to Email
File bloat is a key symptom of a corrupted .fdx.
Oct 15, 2022


Disappearing Page Numbers in Final Draft
If your page numbers are disappearing, it's time to revisit your headers.
Oct 14, 2022


How to Read Final Draft's .fdx Code
When technical issues are plaguing your script, it's helpful to know how to see and identify the code in a Final Draft .fdx.
Oct 14, 2022
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