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\f0\fs32 \cf2 \cb3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0 We set out to round up the BEST selection
of FREE screenwriting software options for the modern screenwriter. What you've found
here, today, our top picks. Stay tuned to find out what they are!\cb1 \
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\f1\b \cf2 \cb3 FADE IN \f0\b0 \cb1 \
\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \cf2 \cb3 Fade In is is one of the best free
screenwriting software programs. Some of its best features are real-time collaboration,
and the fact you're not restricted just to using scenes and index cards to organize your
script. You can also color-code it and mark significant plot points, characters and other
elements as you like, giving you a personalized, clear overview of the story.\cb1 \
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\f1\b \cf2 \cb3 WRITERDUET \f0\b0 \cb1 \
\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \cf2 \cb3 WriterDuet allows real-time collaborative
work in which you and your writing partner will immediately see all edits made. And you
can both filter any changes made by who made them, the date and line. WriterDuet backs
up your work locally when offline, and automatically syncs it once you reconnect. Its compatibility
with other screenwriting software is equally impressive, allowing you to import and export
Final Draft, Fountain, Celtx, PDF and Word files.\cb1 \
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\f1\b \cf2 \cb3 TRELBY \f0\b0 \cb1 \
\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \cf2 \cb3 Trelby is a great open-source screenplay
software featuring no locked features, no watermarks, no script limits. And if you know
how to code you can even modify the software yourself to suit your needs. Using Trelby
is fast and simple and it's able to import Final Draft, Celtx, Fountain and Fade In Pro.
Likewise, it can export to PDF, Final Draft and Fountain, as well as HTML and RTF.\cb1
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\f1\b \cf2 \cb3 KIT SCENARIST \f0\b0 \cb1 \
\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \cf2 \cb3 Kit Scenarist is also one-stop research,
planning, and statistical hub. Kit Scenarist enables you to collect all your research for
a script in one place--characters, locations, descriptions, photos, etc.-- alongside the
actual script itself. Plus, track statistics such as how many dialogue lines each character
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\f1\b \cf2 \cb3 CAUSALITY \f0\b0 \cb1 \
\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \cf2 \cb3 In other words, Causality is a new
kind of screenwriting app that helps you develop the story on a macro level, visually, rather
than get caught up "in the weeds" of each scene on a micro-level. Causality will be
able to give you an overview of the events using its Story Sequencing Engine to analyze
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\f1\b \cf2 \cb3 HIGHLAND 2 \f0\b0 \cb1 \
\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \cf2 \cb3 Beautifully designed and feature
abundant, Highland 2 handles formatting automatically, so you can focus on writing, rather than worrying
about menu commands. Highland 2 is able to indent characters, parentheticals, and dialogue
as you type, organize your screenplay by acts and sequences instead of sluglines, and much
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\f1\b \cf2 \cb3 ARC STUDIO PRO \f0\b0 \cb1 \
\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \cf2 \cb3 Arc Studio Pro has a clear and distraction-free
interface that lets you focus on your story. Improved collaboration features and smooth
feedback management are also made to keep your workflow straightforward and efficient
while it keeps track of all your edits so that nothing gets lost. On top of that, an
intuitive drag-and-drop and color-coding system lets you organize or rearrange your story
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\f1\b \cf2 \cb3 PREWRITE \f0\b0 \cb1 \
\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \cf2 \cb3 Compared to other screenwriting
software programs, Prewrite is uniquely positioned as the first step in the writing process,
with multiple layouts to view and analyze your work before exporting out to Final Draft
(or any programs that opens .fdx) to finish the job.\'a0\cb1 \
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\f1\b \cf2 \cb3 DRAMAQUEEN \f0\b0 \cb1 \
\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \cf2 \cb3 DramaQueen has a range of handy
features including structuring a story into "steps," auto-formatting, an ideas panel and
drag-and-drop navigator. The ideas panel is particularly useful, allowing you to collect
and edit all of your research and ideas in one place.\cb1 \
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\f1\b \cf2 \cb3 DUBSCRIPT \f0\b0 \cb1 \
\pard\pardeftab720\partightenfactor0 \cf2 \cb3 DubScript is a mobile-based screenwriting
software and reader. Overall, the functionality is pretty basic--writers can add dual-dialogue,
auto-complete, spell-check, undo/redo, find/replace, etc.--but it's still a pretty decent free
screenwriting software option.\cb1 \ \cb3 \'a0\cb1 \
\cb3 As you can see, there are some great free screenwriting software programs out there.
Give them a test drive and feel what's best for your writing needs. There is no right
or wrong answer here. So, what are your top picks for screenwriting software? Let us know
in the comments, and be sure to like and subscribe if you'd like to see more screenwriting tips
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