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What is a beat?

A “beat” is the smallest unit of measurement in a screenplay. If a character sits down at a desk and picks up a pencil, that is two beats.

A “beat sheet” is a form of an outline. In this form, you can think of each beat as an individual unit of plot, so a beat sheet in an outline that’s specific purpose is to touch on each of those.

The word or parenthetical “beat” is often used in screenwriting to signal a brief pause in a character’s speech or action. While this is acceptable, many screenwriters believe it is best used sparingly. Often, pauses can instead be expressed through action. For example, a character can wipe his brow in the middle of a line instead of taking a beat.