Practical Scriptwriter
Scriptwriting software for Stage, Screen, TV and Radio·practicalscriptwriter.co.uk
Practical Scriptwriter is Windows 10 scriptwriting software that automatically formats text into industry-standard layouts for screenplays, stage plays, radio shows, or TV episodes. It includes autocomplete for character names and locations, automatic continuation markers, drag-and-drop scene rearranging, fountain file import/export, and a note-card 'Plotbuilder' tool. It has supported amateur and professional writers, originally for BBC script submissions, since 2005.
What it's for
Features 19
- Auto-generated character lists
- Autocomplete for character names and locations
- Automatic MORE/CONT'D continuation markers
- Character filter to view/edit a single character's dialogue
- Character notes
- Drag-and-drop rearranger for lines, conversations, or scenes
- Editor style switching between centered and left-aligned dialogue
- Find/replace
- Fountain file import/export support
- Import and drag/drop sections of fountain text
- Inline notes not included in formatted script
- Instant autoformatting for screenplay, stage play, radio, or TV formats
- Plotbuilder note card system for plotting/to-do lists
- Print to PDF via MS driver
- Script statistics
- Spellcheck
- Tab key control to cycle through scene elements
- Word count alerts and daily word count targets
- Zipped backup creation for scripts
Pricing
Sold as a single one-off purchase (no monthly fees); a free trial is available before purchase. Price is $33.59 USD via the Microsoft Store.
One-time purchase priced at $33.59 USD (per structured markup / Microsoft Store listing). 'Single, one off purchase. No monthly fees - buy once and use on all your windows 10 pc's.'