INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRAMA TEXT FOR MUSIC PROJECTS (2/11)
1) Import script.
2) Put whole script in correct point size. Adjust leading (+ 4 pt??)
3) Put page break after each song title. 4) *Character names to Small Caps. 5) Take out extra spaces and returns. 6) "Scene" center, 14? point, bold.
7) Italize stage directions EXCEPT Character names in Small Caps. 8) Indent dialog.
Leave " . . . " (...) (Lillenas drama style) Adjust to drama script specs
Change straight apostrophes to smart ones
Look for, delete, or correct: 3 periods/space ellipsis/space multiple spaces
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FONTS SIZES FOR DIFFERENT SIZE PAGES Octavo Letter
6.75 x 9.75 8.5 x 11
Letter (senior) 8.5 x 11 Singer's Ed. 6.25 x 9
11 pt. 12 pt. 14 pt. 12 pt.
Songbook 5.875 x 8.75 10 pt. ________________________________________________________________
*FIND/CHANGE (box) x Text x Font
(all in Caps) Times
UNcheck ALL boxes on lower line
x Text x Font
(upper and lower case) Times
x Type Style Small Caps DAVID (pointing): Here I am.
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