San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/10/2014 -- Screenplay format may derail more promising screenwriting careers than tendonitis and a lack of good screenwriting software combined. That's the contention of Michael Rogan, author of the new book "Screenplay Format Made Stupidly Easy."

In the book, Rogan tries to dispel many common script format myths. Namely, that it's exceedingly difficult, or that screenwriters need to constantly fret about camera angles to make their script look "professional."

"Forget all that camera junk," says Rogan. "Just go from a wide shot to a close up. That will give the reader all the 'visual cues' they need."

Rogan also lays out a few screenplay format obstacles screenwriters would do well to avoid. "Flashbacks and montages are not your friend," says Rogan. "No matter what you think, there is always a better way to tell the story than have that weird 'Scoooby Doo' stuff in your script."

All in all, though, Rogan simply tries to distill the essence of screenplay format in a short, amusing way. "Most script formats put people to sleep. I didn't want to do that."

"I wanted something that was fun and informative. (Unlike a flashback.)"

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