I used to use Celtx, but I didn't like the way they set out their title pages. There was barely any room, it was very limited in that sense, but its still a pretty good program. I've just moved on to Final Draft and I ain't looking back.


Cheers, Chismeister.

  Thank you very much,Mike. Although it said that the publisher could not be verified, I took the risk and downloaded it. Fingers crossed although I do not see what harm it can do. I am planning to write a screenplay for Barbara Erskine's novel, House of Echoes.  I am in the preliminary stages at present   Regards jeremycricket

Quoted from Jeremycricket I am planning to write a screenplay for Barbara Erskine's novel, House of Echoes.  I am in the preliminary stages at present   Regards jeremycricket

Jeremy,

I'm curious, are you adapting the material for your own enrichment -- as a kind of exercise? I ask because it's my understanding that unless you've purchased the rights to adapt it, insiders won't look at it.

I could be wrong -- it's just what I've read online. In any case, as many screenwriters are hired to adapt or rewrite material that they, themselves, didn't author, I think it's a good idea.

Still, you may want to keep in mind that, in all likelihood, your hard work won't, in the end, amount to more than a writing exercise.

Seth

lol -- thinking about this, most original screenplays don't amount to much more than a writing exercise, either!  

Whatever the case, I wish you luck.

[b][/b][color=blue][/color] Hello Mike
Thank you for your reply to the email, Barbara Erskine seemed very interested in the idea. Even if it is an exercise, you never know what you can succeed unless you try in my opinion. One can be very surprised and only kick oneself for not having a go if one does not have a bash.  Thank all the same at any rate. I am not giving up now

Hmph. Well fair enough, but I personally still recommend Celtx over FD and Sophocles to the O.P

I'm still partial to basic word processors. Almost 100% universal. I can write on any computer, anywhere in the world. If I save it in the right format, the file will transfer between completely different programs, operating systems, configurations, and everything. If there were anything more functional, I've not heard of it.

What, you say? A screenplay in a word processor can't possibly look right? Ok. I have almost 40 scripts on this site. Find the 2 that were saved in Final Draft. (Exclude the Guardians scripts from this since I had nothing to do with saving them.)

I'm going to have to agree with George and say word processors are the way to go. After studying a few scripts, I was able to get the spacing on Microsoft Word to look like an ordinary screenplay and I've never had a problem since. I've never used screenwriting software to write a screenplay start to finish.

Nevertheless, I've done my share of experimenting and I'd have to say Sophocles is the way to go. It's just plain easier to use plus they give you interesting information regarding your story such as the strength of character relationships. Obviously, you can't judge that kind of stuff based on how often characters talk to each other alone but it's kind of cool nevertheless. So yeah, my answer's Sophocles.

I've put a lot of work into my new script with the trial version of Sophocles, and I'm going on 90 days into the evaluation period. I fully intend on purchasing Sophocles next month, but right now, finances are tight and I just can't afford it. Is there a way that I can get a temporary unlock code for another 30 days or so? I don't like the idea of not being able to work on my script, especially since Sophocles trial does not allow you to cut and paste. Can anyone help me?

Is there a way that you can contact the company and ask them for a temporary extension?  Or maybe ask them to convert the script to a format that you can work on with a regular program?  I think just finding a way to contact them is the only way to do it...or maybe download the trial version to another computer and then somehow find a way to transfer.

That's all I got.  Sorry.

Surely you can work on your script in another program (MS Word?) or even a scribble it down in a notebook. Then, when you purchase the software you can paste in from word or type up your notes.

Unless you'll lose all your work if you don't purchase the software right away, in which case you'd better get typing.

Does turning back you computer calendar work? It used to work for some anti virus program i had.

I've contacted Sophocles.com and asked them for a temporary unlock code. Still waiting for an email. The trial version does not allow you to cut and paste to any other writing software, and I really don't feel like rewriting 57 pages down on MS Word, gha. But the good news is, when I finally have the money to buy the software, I get a student discount. 50% off! $60.00! Boo Yaa!

You probably don't want to here this but if I were you, I'd get cracking on rewriting what you've got on some other software. I wouldn't count on Sophocles extending your evaluation period. Sure, there's a chance but it doesn't sound like you've got a lot of time. These guys probably get a ton of email. It might be a while before they get to yours. Don't mean to rain on your parade but the worst case scenario is that you lose your work, which is something you, yourself, can avoid right now. Rewriting 57 pages is a pain but it'll be a whole lot worse if you can't remember what you wrote. Better safe than sorry.

Then again, you might have plenty of time in which case, I'd advice you to just chill out and wait until you can afford the software.

If the software expires, it's okay. My screenplay won't be deleted, just locked down. Besides, I can probably swing $60.00 in eight days...

Hi guys,

I've just written a short using Celtx and I can't find the title page option. Does anyone know how to find it?