Whether you are submitting your play to an agent, a playhouse or a contest, you should research and adhere to the submission guidelines. Submissions that do not follow the rules may be discarded without being read. Careful attention to detail increases your chances of having your work read and judged.
Print out your play script on ultra-bright 8.5"x11" three-hole punched paper. The final product should be clean and printed out in best quality. Paper with a brightness value of 100 or more is easier to read.
Choose heavyweight-stock covers. Professional script covers may be found online or in some office stores. There is a variety of colors available, but try to stay away from glaring, bright covers. Your writing should be the most outstanding feature of your submitted work.
Bind the covers and your written pages with solid brass fasteners and washers inserted through the pre-punched holes. It is important to use solid brass washers on the back of the script. This will ensure that it can sustain multiple readings without tearing or losing pages.
Use a script mallet to gently flatten the fasteners and tightly bind the play script. This step prevents annoying protruding clips, which can cause difficulty in handling and reading the submission material. The first impression is an important step in seeing your work published and produced. By taking care in binding your work and paying attention to submission guidelines, the first impression you make will be a professional one.