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I was wondering if anyone knows any other free writing programs on the net that I could use.
Celtx, the program I've been using, no longer has a desktop version available, and the online "cloud based" service is absolutely dreadful. Not just that, but the online version I was using, just told me I'd "reached my project limit", so I can't do anything right now.
I know trelby is out there, but I was wondering if there were any others that you would recommend.
I still use the desktop version of Celtx as I'm using Linux, however, WriterDuet sounds like something worth trying out. Probably won't have a Linux version.
I use WriterDuet, and I've been very happy with the free version.
I use WriterDuet as well and absolutely love it. I'm paying the monthly $9.99 though because I personally think it's cheap compared to most screenwriting softwares, and it has quite a few nice additions that the free version doesn't. But there's nothing wrong with the free one at all by any means.
You can just use the Fountain protocol in a text editor.
Free programs like dubscript will convert it into screenplay format,as will Final Draft/Fade In etc
It means you have complete cross platform compatibility, complete future proofing, can use all the gadgets on phones or desktops such as predictive text or google speech.
Link up your txt files with dropbox and you've got functionality right across the board, and can work on your screenplays on ancient platforms to the latest smartphone.
Just to explain my workflow, which I've found has significantly increase my productivity.
I have my Dropbox account with Folders in it for my scripts. In that folder I have a .txt file which I can write using Fountain
Obviously my Dropbox account is accessible from anywhere: The office, phone, laptop, desktop
On my Android phone I have Jotterpad which links with Dropbox and uses .txt files but also has all the modcons like auto spell check, predictive text and speech writing.
So wherever I am I can work on a script, and it automatically updates across the board.
I can them easily import the .txt file into Dubscript, a free program on the Android/IOS...all you have to do is swipe left and it will convert it automatically into a script that can be exported into several formats, including .fdx.
Whilst the girlfriend is updating her instagram, you can be busy writing your next masterpiece. It's a great cure for boring parties, train journeys etc
ajr - the benefit of all screenwriting programs is that they automate most things for you, so formatting like font, margins etc are done.
Most also 'know' what your next bit of text will be, e.g. if you've just entered a Character name and hit return it will take you to a new line in the right place for dialogue.
This automation means you can really concentrate on your writing.
Download the free/trial versions of a couple and have a go, you've got nothing to lose.
I have the mobile FadeIn app so can work on scripts from Dropbox on my iPhone or iPad, save em back to Dropbox, done.
I think my workflow is simpler
I'm over screenplay apps at the moment.
They are kind of a relic of word processor and writing software days. They simplified margins and such and created formatted scripts with ease.
However, since the advent of fountain, format is instant, so I find it faster to just write. The auto formatting actually slows me down, now. I think it's a mix of psychology and the physical constraints imposed by the software.
Fade in I found buggy to be honest. It frequently slowed down and struggled on mobile. A lot of the screenplay software seem to have moments where they bug out... I'm enjoying the freedom of being without them for now.
We're fortunate that there are so many options. No excuses now.