Script Writing Options

You have a few different options for writing your screenplay:

1.  Format it yourself.  Hey, it worked for the guys with the typewriters, so why not you?  If you do that, make sure that you know the rules/formatting issues, so read your Syd Field!  You can also set up a template in Word.  Here’s a link to information on formatting:

http://www.simplyscripts.com/WR_format.html

2.  Final Draft.  Simply the industry standard for script writing.

http://www.finaldraft.com/

3.  Celtx.  It’s a wonderful, FREE, downloadable program for Windows, Mac, or Linux.  Also allows for collaboration.

http://www.celtx.com/

4. There are also a number of online scriptwriting options:

http://www.zhura.com/

http://scripped.com/

Which one is best for you?  Well, I can’t tell you!  I suggest you experiment with different options to see what works for you.  Remember, there are all kinds of media scripts, so different options may be better for different formats.

Find out more at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screenwriting_software

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