The Ultimate Guide to Screenplay Writing: How to Write a Script That Sells

Screenplay Structure

First things first — let’s talk about the structure of scripts. In this section, we will explore what screenplay structure is, the three most popular structures for scripts, and why writing a good screenplay outline will help you effectively write a story with maximum impact. By the end of this section, you’ll have a solid understanding of the building blocks of script and screenplay writing and how to use them to craft a compelling and marketable script.

What is screenplay structure?

You’ve probably heard the term “Screenplay Structure” thrown around a lot, but what does it mean?

The definition is pretty straightforward: screenplay structure is the way in which the story is organized and formatted, as well as how the sequence of events in the plot, the characters, and the overall story arc is told. A bulletproof story structure is essential to creating a captivating story that engages the audience. Why? Because screenplay structure is the foundation upon which all scripts are built. 

Screenwriting is unlike any other type of writing; you have a finite space (90-120 pages for feature films) within which very specific things need to happen. So your structure needs not only an obvious Beginning, Middle, and End but also characters who want something and things that get in their way. That’s how you emotionally build and connect your story to your audience: Goals and Obstacles. And all of these screenplay writing elements hinge on your screenplay’s structure.

When it comes to a script scene, timing is everything. If you start your scene too early (for example, a character wanders into a kitchen, says hello to someone, and a conversation haltingly starts), then your reader/audience will be bored. Too much info that doesn’t forward the plot. But, if you cut into a scene too late (ie: the same character is already screaming at the other in the same kitchen), you risk skipping info and the audience gets lost.

Detailing everything that happens to your main character makes your script waaaay too long and bores an audience — while skipping important events leaves them in the dark. Finding a scene’s balance is the basis for the screenwriting rule of “go in late and get out early.” Screenwriting is all about telling just enough to get the point across — without being verbose.

A great screenplay takes your audience on a journey and gives them just enough info to get invested. It’s how they know what your movie (or television show) is about. It’s how they care about your characters. And, most importantly, it’s how they get engaged in your story. You don’t want them to get bored by spelling everything out or know exactly what’s coming.

Story structure is not just what you put in your story but also when, how, and why you put it there.

All of this might sound intimidating — it’s a lot to consider while writing a script — but don’t worry! Creating a solid screenplay structure is easy once you know what you need. And that’s why you’re reading this; we’re here to make screenplay writing more accessible, which starts with mastering screenplay structure.

So let’s dive in and see how you can create an excellent structure for your script, from your first page to The End.

The Job of Screenwriters and Architects

Okay, “screenwriters are like architects” might initially seem like a strange comparison. But when you think about it, they’re both creating plans for building something, right? Both need a general idea and scope of what they’re making when starting projects. A screenwriter might decide to write a feature, a short, or a tv pilot. An architect might be hired to build a house, a high-rise building, or a parking structure. Next, they would decide on their projects’ style/tone/genre. Our screenwriter could write a comedy, drama, or sci-fi movie, and the architect might develop a Victorian, Art Deco, or mid-century modern home. So let’s say our screenwriter is writing a Comedy Feature, and our architect is designing a mid-century home.

Once they know what they’re making, both screenwriters and architects can start brainstorming what their new projects might look like. They can draw on knowledge earned from their previous projects, as well as projects done by others. Then they can further develop ideas of what their new project — their house or movie — might look like.

 Structure is essential in both architecture and screenwriting.

The next step for architects is creating blueprints. These plans showcase the layout and design of the home and include everything from the foundation to the roof, from bathroom placement to facade treatments. First, our architect works to develop the look and feel of the home, then starts to plan, draw and add the details that make a mid-century house. Accurate blueprints are essential to ensuring that everyone involved in the project understands what it entails and can execute accordingly. Without blueprints, builders would be left to guesswork and incomplete instructions, leading to potential mistakes and costly construction delays.

For screenwriters, while the stakes are not as immediate, dire, or costly as in architecture, the same basic rule applies: developing plans before you begin a project saves you time, frustration, and confusion. Because screenplays also need very particular elements in very specific places. And when you don’t have the correct components in your story, your screenplay’s story and structure can feel off balance and crumble. Sure, script structure is nowhere near as exacting as measuring for walls, electrical, or plumbing. But a story structure that doesn’t captivate your audience is doomed to failure all the same.

Screenplays are Blueprints

Just as architects create blueprints for a building, screenwriters should develop a solid story structure before writing a script. A script can quickly become convoluted and difficult to follow without a proper plan. This is where the concept of “screenwriting beats” comes into play.

Screenwriting beats refer to the major turning points in a story. These beats serve as the foundation for the script’s structure and provide a roadmap to guide you as you write. Like an architect uses blueprints to ensure their building is structurally sound, screenwriters use beats to ensure every scene in their movie script contributes to the story’s overall plot and theme.

Writing a script outline is the first step in creating a structure for your screenplay. This outline is your blueprint for the entire script — it’s like an architectural blueprint outlines a floor plan. Your movie script outline should include the major beats, character arcs, and the story’s overall direction.

Once the outline is complete, you can start to flesh out your script, building up the ideas of your outline to create a complete screenplay. Your beats will guide you through creating all the essential elements the spec market is looking for and ensuring every scene contributes to the story’s overall direction.

Nobody thinks, “C’mon, let’s just wing it!” when building a house, right? Very few people know how to create proper, detailed blueprints, so they depend on an architect’s thoughtful time, planning, experience, and hard work.

And, just as few people start building a new home without blueprints, very few professional screenwriters start writing without some kind of story/plot structure before they begin writing. Because it’s easier to fix issues before you start construction of your home or story, right? So it’s easier to build than rebuild — and easier to write than rewrite. (Right?)

So, a screenwriter can think of screenplay structure as an architect thinks of blueprints. Both need to do the same basic three steps:

1. Decide what to make.
2. Brainstorm before they create.
3. Develop plans to help deliver the desired product: a well-built product with everything in its proper place.

If you want a high-quality end product — a script that will sell — then you need to do a little thinking up front to ensure all required elements are in your story, all in their proper place. But what are these mysterious elements? Let’s look at how to build a script’s structure now.

The 3 Most Popular Screenplay Structures

The first step in writing a screenplay is understanding the essential elements of screenplay structure.

A screenplay is just a long string of scenes, right? Well, this series of scenes can be divided into sections, or “acts,” to help you organize the overall structure of your script.

Each act contains vital plot points that move your story forward and represent a critical milestone in the story’s development. Understanding these plot points and how they fit into the overall structure of your movie script is essential in creating a cohesive and engaging story.

Just like in architecture, your script’s Act Structure is the foundation and frame for your screenplay structure. It’s the basis upon which you build your story. By creating a few key scenes that drive your plot and main characters forward, you’re shaping a narrative that will keep audiences engaged from beginning to end.

When you write a script, there are 3 popular, commonly used screenplay structures: three-act, four-act, and five-act structures. Each has its unique characteristics, but all of them allow you to tell a properly structured and engaging story. So let’s explore each of these structures.

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The three-act structure is the oldest and most commonly used structure in screenplays. It’s the backbone of most successful screenplays because it’s a tried and true formula that has been used for centuries of storytelling. The basic idea is that you have three acts, each with its own set of goals, conflicts, and resolutions. Here’s a breakdown of the basics you need to hit in a 3 Act Structure:

Act One is the setup of your story and takes care of introductions to your characters and world. It’s usually around one-third, or 30 pages, of a feature-length script.

This is where we meet our protagonist, learn about their world, and establish their goal. The goal is what the character wants to achieve by the end of the story. It can be something tangible, like a physical object or destination, or something intangible, like love or acceptance. At the end of Act One we also introduce the central conflict, which is that oh-so-important “thing” that stands in the way of the character achieving their goal. The Inciting Incident is presented in this act, which is the event that kicks off the story’s conflict and rockets your protagonist on a path toward their goal.

Act Two is where the real meat of the story happens. Act 2 is nearly two-thirds of the script, taking place somewhere between pages 30 and 85.

This is where the drama gets heightened, conflict ramps up, and your main characters are forced to confront their challenges. Because without conflict, you have a boring story. Story = Conflict + Drama. So you need your Protagonist to face obstacles and challenges on their journey toward their goal. There should be ups and downs, twists and turns, and moments of triumph and defeat. The conflict should escalate, becoming more intense as the story progresses. Act 2 is also where your character’s arc should really start to take shape. Over the course of Act 2, they should be changing and growing as they face these challenges. The best scripts create a slow build of change that ultimately escalates to a life-altering moment (big or small) as it nears the end of your story.

Finally, Act Three is where everything comes to a head. The third act is usually very short and is often just a few pages long — depending on genre and story — and it might be the last 1-2 pages or the last 5-10 pages.

The conflict reaches our Climax, and the character must use everything they’ve learned throughout the story to overcome it. Act 3 is where you throw everything you can at your main character (aka your Protagonist) — really put them through the wringer!! — and try to stop them from achieving their goal. That creates conflict and drama in your story and connects your audience to your story. Your story succeeds when a reader can identify with your character’s need to overcome these challenges. And it’s in this final act that your character’s arc should come to a satisfying conclusion, and the goal should be achieved (or not, depending on the story). Then you can tie up any loose ends, and the Resolution will leave the audience feeling satisfied.

So the 3 act structure is a simple yet effective way to write a screenplay and keep the audience engaged. Just remember to keep your character’s arc & goal, conflict, and resolution in mind as you write, and you’ll be well on your way to creating a successful screenplay.

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As you may have guessed, the four-act structure is a variation of the three-act structure.

This popular act structure follows the same basic story structure of a 3 Act Structure, with a beginning, middle, and end. However, this one slides in an extra section between the middle (Act 2) and end (Act 3), to create four acts in total.

The Four Act structure is often used for television shows because it allows for more plot development and character growth, with this additional act focusing on the consequences of the climax. Conflict is essential to The 4 Act Structure, driving the story forward and keeping the audience engaged.

The Breakdown of a 4-Act Structure

Act One introduces the audience to this project’s premise, its characters, and the world they inhabit. It’s a time for establishing character goals, setting up conflicts your characters will face, and starting them on their journey through your story. This act is crucial in grabbing the audience’s attention and establishing the story’s stakes.

Act Two is where the bulk of the actual story takes place. This is where the character’s goals and conflicts come to a head, and the character arc starts to take shape. It’s also where the story’s main conflict is introduced, and the protagonist must start overcoming obstacles to achieve their goals.

Act Three is where the story takes a turn. This is where the conflict comes to a head and your protagonist faces their biggest challenge, and must overcome it to move forward. It’s a time for this main character to reflect on their journey so far and decide how to proceed… and then they have to go for their Goal!

Finally, Act Four is the resolution of the story. This takes place after your climax has happened, your character arcs are winding down, and all of your loose ends are tied up. The protagonist has achieved their goals (or tried but failed), with conflicts resolved and lessons learned.

4-Act Recap:

The first act introduces the characters and sets the stage for the story, while the second act establishes your protagonist’s goal and develops their character arc. The third act features the story’s climax, while the fourth act provides a final resolution (the denouement) that ties up any loose ends.

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The five-act structure is the oldest and most traditional but is still frequently used in screenplays and stage plays.

Gustav Freytag, a famous novelist and playwright from the 19th century, originally developed the five-act structure. In his definitive study, “Die Technik des Dramas” (1863), he developed a five-act dramatic structure known as Freytag’s Pyramid. His plotting system is often touted as the first story map — the first breakdown to give a formal structure to the order in which a story’s plot unfolds. The 5-act structure can be chronologically broken down into 5 sections: 1. the Introduction (aka “Exposition”), 2. Rising Action, 3. the Climax, 4. Falling Action, and finally, 5. the Resolution (aka “Catastrophe”).

Act one is known as the Introduction (or “setup” or “exposition”) and typically takes up about the first 20-30 minutes of the film. The audience gets to know the main character and their world during this time. We are introduced to the protagonist’s goals, dreams, and desires, as well as the conflicts and challenges that stand in their way. This is also where you establish the tone and genre of the film, making it clear from the beginning whether it’s a comedy, drama, action flick, etc. Act 1 must hook the audience and get them invested in your main character’s journey.

Act two is known as the Rising Action (or the “confrontation”) and takes up the next 30-60 minutes of the film. This is where some sort of complication arises in your character’s life. When this conflict is introduced, the characters are forced to confront something and make a decision that might (will!) change their life. Throughout Act 2, the protagonist faces obstacles and challenges that prevent them from achieving their goals. The stakes should be raised, and the plot should become more complicated. This forces the protagonist to begin to change and grow as a person. They may face setbacks and failures, but they should also learn new skills and gain allies to help them on their journey.

 Act 3 is often referred to as the Climax in a 5-act structure, and it’s where all the action comes to a head. This is where the protagonist faces their most significant challenge or obstacle, and the stakes are at their highest. Your character’s goal gets put to the test as they face the ever-increasing obstacles, which need to create significant setbacks. They need to work for this goal! The conflict is ramped up to a fever pitch, and it’s make-or-break time for your character. At the end of Act 3, your audience should be heavily emotionally invested in your story, waiting to see how it will all end. This is where Freytag’s Pyramid peaks as we head into Act 4. 

Act 4 is the Falling Action (or the “reversal”), where the story takes a turn, and your characters are forced to adapt. Often, the protagonist has hit rock bottom, and it feels like they’ve lost everything, with no way out. But this is where your character’s resolve to achieve their goal comes into play. Your protagonist must learn from their mistakes and figure out how to overcome their issues and flaws. Your character’s arc is ramping up dramatically throughout Act 4. You show their growth and change as they become the person they need to be to achieve their goal. 

Finally, in Act 5, we reach the Resolution (or the “denouement” or “catastrophe”). This is where the conflict is resolved, and the story comes to a conclusion as the protagonist achieves (or is denied!) their goal. They’ve learned valuable lessons along the way, and their journey is complete. Using Freytag’s Pyramid, you can keep your audience in the loop and engaged until the very end, when they get closure and the story comes to a satisfying ending. 

A few last words on structure…

Regardless of your chosen structure, remember that all great screenplays have clear storylines, robust goals, and compelling arcs for your characters. So even if you decide not to use one of the formal structures above, make sure your story at least has a well-designed beginning, middle, and end, each with a clear conflict that the characters must strive to overcome by the end. The audience wants to go on a journey and see how the protagonist grows and changes throughout the story. They want to see how characters handle challenges and how they learn and change — they want to root for someone! You can create successful stories that keep audiences on the edge of their seats by simply giving them someone or something to root for.

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Screenwriting Tips and Tricks

Script Readers have a tough job. There are a lot (a LOT!!) of bad scripts out there — and Readers have to wade through ’em all.

But there are some very specific things you can do to write a fantastic script that will enthrall your Reader and audience. So read on for all the screenplay advice you need.

Imagine that your fabulous finished script is sitting on a conveyor belt. It’s nestled in amongst all of the other screenplays, passing in front of a Reader. Day in and day out, this Reader picks up script after script, hoping each will be great. And, thanks to screenplay writing & formatting software, most of the scripts will look pretty professional at first glance: title page, scene heading, first page, page count, etc. — it will all look good!

But as someone who reads these scripts — day in and day out — your Reader will start seeing a difference in scripts quickly. Because they’ve seen the same amateur mistakes over and over (and over…!), they will just begin to feel that a script is not going to pay off.

It’s okay to have a few little things incorrect here or there in your script. Since “Concept is King,” a truly unique story with a couple of mistakes will get some latitude. So most Readers will overlook a couple of technical issues if your story, characters, and world are unique. But! If you have too many red flags in your script, your baby will get put back on the conveyor belt as the Reader moves on.

So it’s not that Readers are “looking for a reason to put your script down” — I mean, it’s their job to find great scripts! No, their long history — with thousands of bad scripts! — has taught them that things will only get worse as the script progresses.

You want your script to stay off that conveyor belt!! You want that Reader to be so excited about your story that they run right out of the room, waving around the amazing gem of a movie script they just found.

That’s why we put together this massive list of tips — to help you avoid those red flags and stay away from the script conveyor belt.

So whether you’re a budding writer or an experienced writer seeking to refine your craft, we’ve got you covered! We are super excited to share this treasure trove of actionable tips for writing scripts so you can master the art of storytelling for the screen.

These 80 screenwriting tips cover everything from character development and plot structure to dialogue and pacing. We’ll even teach you how to make your television or movie script stand out in a crowded market. Because writing a great script takes more than just a Great Idea — it requires careful planning, creativity, and a lot of hard work. And after all that hard work, you want to follow these tips to stay off the script conveyor belt!

So, let’s dive into some of the best-kept secrets of script writing — so you can write a spec script* that grabs Readers and enthralls audiences!

*”Spec script” is short for a “speculative script.” A spec script is a screenplay independently written by a screenwriter without being commissioned or hired by a production company. Most screenwriters create spec scripts to demonstrate their skill in storytelling, character development, and dialogue and, ultimately, hope to get it optioned by a producer, production company, or studio.

Tips for… Rewriting Your Script

First, let’s take a minute to say… YAY!!!!!!!!! You did it! You finished a draft and are ready to rewrite it. Fabulous job!!! 🙌

TIP 72 •  Before you do anything else, you need to: 1: “Save As” (to make a rewritten version of your script, keeping your first draft as-is). 2: Make a copy (print out a physical copy of your first draft). 3: Stick it in a manila envelope. 4: Send it to yourself. 5: Register it with the WGA 6: Get that lovely WGA certificate. Now you have physical, tangible proof of what you’ve accomplished! And any time you think you can’t do it, you can touch and feel it and remind yourself, “Oh wait. I can do it — coz I did!”

TIP 73 •  Make sure your pacing is tight. Every scene should move the story forward and keep the audience engaged. If you can take a scene out and it doesn’t affect the outcome, why is it there? Tight pacing, right from the first page, is the hallmark of a pro.

TIP 74 •  Try getting your script read by as many people as possible. (Seriously, give it to anyone who will read it! Even if they have never read a script before.)

TIP 75 •  Don’t be afraid to seek script writing advice from other writers or industry professionals. Especially about rewrites! Feedback can be incredibly valuable in helping you refine your script and find the best possible version of your story.

TIP 76 •  Listen to your readers. If a majority of people have a problem with a character or story element, there’s probably a problem! So even if you absolutely love that part, take a good, objective look at it. Ask people why they didn’t like it, and try to figure out how you can tweak it and make it a bit better.

TIP 77 •  Don’t be afraid to rewrite. The first draft is never perfect. Be willing to tear it up and rework scenes and dialogue until the story flows smoothly. (Just remember to create that first draft backup!)

TIP 78 •  When you’re done with your “final” draft (in quotes because, really, when is any writing ever really final…!?), print out your finished script. Flip through it and notice how much white space you have. Too many words probably mean you have too much description. You need sufficient white space, or your script will look amateurish. Go back and see what you can edit down.

Tips on… Screenwriting Rules

Now… for the final piece of the puzzle: the most important “rules” for screenwriting. And after all of the tips and tricks above, here’s one you’re probably not expecting:

TIP 79 • Almost every screenwriting “rule” can be broken

There are no rules in screenwriting. There are just… guidelines. (Well, except with the formatting conventions — those are pretty rigid requirements.) But once you know script format guidelines, you can knowingly break the “rules” and write what you want. (But you have to do it knowingly and with intention.)

 But! If there were one rule of screenwriting, it would be the mac daddy of ’em all — Tip #80. (And if you ignore this last tip/guideline/rule, just know that you’re waving a big fat red flag that screams, “Amateur!” at your Reader.)

Ready…? Here’s your last screenwriting rule:

TIP 80 • Show, don’t tell!
If you can’t see it or hear it, it does not belong in your script!

 Do not write a character’s thoughts. Don’t describe how a character feels (unless it’s in a parenthetical). Don’t write backstory or exposition. If a character can not touch or hear something within that scene, it doesn’t belong in your script. Don’t include it. Just… don’t.

Why? Because everything you write in a script needs to be literally translated onto the big screen. And since movies are just pictures and sound, you should only describe what an audience will experience while sitting in a theater: visuals and audio.

So get creative with your writing, but remember the cardinal rule of screenwriting: Show, don’t tell. If you can’t see or hear it, don’t write it!

EXERCISE: When you’re done with your script, search for non-verbal cue words like “think,” “feel,” and “understand.” If you find any, you have broken the “Show, don’t tell” Rule! Rewrite that scene and show your audience these concepts through a character’s actions/reactions.

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What is Screenplay Software?

Technically, screenplay software is “a specialized computer program, app, or online platform that screenwriters can use to develop stories in proper script format.” But it’s far more than that; screenwriting software is an indispensable, practically required tool in a professional screenwriter’s arsenal.

There are two types of software: writing & formatting software and story development software. In this section of our Ultimate Guide, we’ll dive into what each is, why each is useful, and how you can utilize these professional tools to seriously up your writing game.

1: Traditional Writing & Formatting Software

 The features of traditional screenplay software focus on properly formatting your script. This type of software presents you with a blank page, and as you write, it helps you properly format your screenplay, ensuring you use the correct font, margins, spacing, scene headings, and format action lines, dialogue, and transitions. This type of script writing software simply guides you through the formatting process, so you don’t have to worry about getting your script format wrong.

Recommended traditional screenplay software: Final Draft, Arc Studio, Studio Binder, and Highland 2

But..! Traditional software doesn’t help you with your story. It’s a blank page… just waiting to be filled in with all your screenwriting knowledge and story ideas. It simply helps you write in script format.

2: New Story Development Software

 In addition to software that helps you figure out how to format your script, there’s now software to help you develop what to write. These new story developing platforms, apps, and screenwriting websites are making it so easy to create compelling, sellable stories that they’re starting to take the film industry by storm.

Why? Because story development software is fun, easy, and super helpful. You get to be creative — all the time! — while developing technically sound stories full of unique characters, rich worlds, and story structure.

Unlike traditional screenplay writing software, story development software doesn’t start with an intimidating blank page. Instead, it sparks ideas with prompts, exercises, and encouraging, bite-sized lessons and info, empowering you to develop a captivating, fully-formed story for the screen. It allows you to embrace your creative flow, free your imagination, and have fun creating while ensuring the complex technical requirements are covered.

Recommended new story software/platforms: Writing Ninja and Scrivener

The Roles of Software in Your Writing Process

Screenwriting software is indispensable for any screenwriter who wants to streamline and improve their screenwriting process. This is because it plays two vital roles in the writing process: writing and formatting and story development.

The first role — writing and formatting — is pretty straightforward. Writing and formatting software comes equipped with features and templates to help you write your scripts that meet the industry-standard screenplay format. Writing and formatting software has features that simply help you avoid common screenplay format issues that many screenwriters have, addressing issues with elements like character names, dialogue, action, and scene headings. Once you know your idea well enough to start writing, this type of software helps you stay organized, edit, and revise your film script.

The second role — story development — is where screenwriting software really shines. A few new software platforms have innovative features that help you develop your story ideas so you can write a screenplay quickly. These features can include things like character development tools, story outlining templates, and helpful writer’s tools like name generators and beat calculators.

Story development software makes your writing process more manageable because it helps you discover great story ideas that you can translate into great movie ideas. Because a professional, well-developed story for the big screen is what will help your spec script stand out in a crowded market. It’s what turns a story idea into a film script.

The Features of Script Writing Software

As mentioned earlier, both types of screen writing software play a crucial role in your screenwriting process.

• Traditional Software provides screenwriters with tools that make writing and formatting easier.
• New Story Software helps writers develop story ideas, flesh out characters, write realistic dialogue, build rich worlds, and organize plots.

Story development software can also help with things that most screenwriters struggle with, like incorporating a theme or Inciting Incident and writing a treatment, logline, and synopsis. These elements elevate a spec script and make it feel like a real movie script written by a pro.

So no matter where you are in your script writing process — from the blush of your first idea through your final draft — investing in scriptwriting software can streamline and improve your script writing.

Here’s a list of the top screenwriting apps for formatting and writing and the software features you should look for when you want to write a script for either television or film projects.

New-School Software: Story Development

Technology plays a significant role in modern screenwriting. Starting with the introduction of Final Draft in 1990, technology has been changing how most screenwriters create and present their scripts. And now, with the advent of script writing websites and online platforms, screenplay software is once again evolving and changing. Now it goes beyond simple formatting help; story software can help you discover the best version of your story.

As screenplay writing software becomes more and more powerful, you can now develop gripping stories with various tools, from outlining and creating a logline to discovering your character’s backstories and how they talk. Some online screenwriting software even includes”beat sheet” or “writing roadmap” features that help you develop a robust plot structure.

This invaluable screen play writing software ensures that your story hits every crucial moment of storytelling and has the strong spine scripts require — all while having lots of creative fun screenwriting online.

With these cutting-edge story development tools, you can quickly and efficiently brainstorm, outline, and discover your story’s characters, story, and world quickly and efficiently. That’s why these new tools are being embraced by everyone from first-time screenwriters to experienced pros — they’re a must-have for the modern screenwriter!

Try some story development software to take your storytelling to new heights!