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INDEXScreenwriting tools
9 years, 3 months ago - Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Which new online screenwriting tools, software or apps have you been actively using to support your work?
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9 years, 2 months ago - Dan Selakovich
I would love to know what could possibly be helpful. Of all the apps to come out over the years for screenwriting, I've found that they've all been garbage except for the most beginning screenwriter. Even things like an electronic cork board; I can't see my entire movie laying on the table, so I still end up using actual note cards. But hey, I'm old. I wrote my first screenplay on a typewriter.
9 years, 2 months ago - Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Fair play. I use Celtx and supporting writing apps for proofing.
9 years, 2 months ago - Dan Selakovich
@Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes Which apps do you use for proofing?
It just occurred to me that I do use a couple for novel writing: Scrivener and the Hemingway app. Though, I wouldn't use them for screenwriting.
9 years, 2 months ago - Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
@Dan Selakovich when I'm reading dialogue aloud I'll refer to Grammarly which can be useful.
9 years, 2 months ago - Dan Selakovich
@Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes Thanks for the Grammarly recommend. Looks pretty cool, as most of my typos and other mistakes become invisible to me! Though, I wish they had a plug-in for Scrivener.
9 years, 2 months ago - Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
@Dan Selakovich pleasure. It's pretty useful.
9 years, 2 months ago - Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Not exactly tools but I work with mentors and a top notch writers group. Physical note cards are still a great way to get a strong outline going. Get those right and the software and apps fade away... Although, I only trust Final Draft to bring it all together.
9 years, 2 months ago - Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Thanks for your comment Lee ;-)
9 years, 2 months ago - Nicholas Vince
Hi Rickardo, I wrote a blog post on the apps I found back in February. The sections on Criteria I used when making my choice and The Apps may be of interest to you.
http://nicholasvince.com/making-the-night-whispered/writing-a-screenplay
9 years, 2 months ago - Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Thanks for adding the link Nicholas.
9 years, 2 months ago - Paul Campion
Only write with Final Draft, but just had a play around with Grammarly and it looks like a handy extra to use with spell checking and format assistant.
9 years, 2 months ago - Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Thanks for commenting Paul and glad you're finding Grammarly useful.