ABSTRACT
Slug The slug gives the setting in abbreviated form, written in ALL CAPS. Every change of location or time requires one. Always begin with either “INT.” or “EXT.” (abbreviations for “interior” and “exterior,” followed by a period). Next is a one-or two-word description of the location, such as “BEACH,” “LISA’S KITCHEN,” or something similar. Follow this with a space, a hyphen, another space and then either “DAY” or “NIGHT.” Some writers use “MORNING,” “LATE AFTERNOON,” “DUSK,” and the like, but it is preferred that you use only “DAY” or “NIGHT.” Then, only if necessary for the story, describe the more precise time in the action line that follows, after a double space.
