agent: an agent is a person who may submit your script for you, if you so desire. Agents represent a variety of people in Hollywood, and a script submitted by an agent is more likely to be given attention over a script submitted without an agent. This, of course, doesn't mean that you HAVE to submit your script via an agent.

script: a script is a written version of dialogue, actions, and stage directions for a television show or movie. The format for writing TV shows (teleplays) and movies (screenplays) differs greatly from the format often used for stage plays.

scene:: a group of actions and dialogue that flow together with one another. (ex: a SCENE in the corridor, a SCENE between Janeway and Chakotay discussing the Maquis, etc.)

slug line: a direction in the script which tells directors, editors, or special effects crews how to handle scenes.

submission guidelines: rules that aspiring writers must follow in order to have their work allowed to be reviewed legally. To obtain submission guidelines for Star Trek scripts, call (323) 956-8301 and listen to the recording.

teaser: a set of scenes, or 1 scene, appearing before the title sequence in Star Trek that is used to "tease" the audience and grab their attention.