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Screenwriting Software FAQs

What is Screenwriting Software?

Screenwriting Software helps you format your screenplay according to Hollywood standards. If you don't know screenplay format, we recommend you read our free article How to Format a Screenplay or the best-selling book,The Screenwriter's Bible.

Will Screenwriting Software help me write a better screenplay?

If you're struggling with story ideas, character development, or screenplay structure we recommend that you first use story development software such as Power Structure or John Truby's Blockbuster before you start your screenplay. After you have outlined your script and developed your story, you'll be ready to sit down and actually start writing your screenplay.

What is the best screenwriting software?

We recommend Movie Magic Screenwriter or Final Draft. Final Draft and Movie Magic Screenwriter both integrate natively with almost all the professional production and scheduling software used in Hollywood. Approximately 90% of North American films and TV shows use Final Draft or Movie Magic Screenwriter.

However, these programs are also the most expensive. If you are just starting out or need to stick to a budget, check out the rest of our screenwriting software. All screenwriting software programs sold at ScreenStyle are easy to use, easy to learn, and will format your script the Hollywood way.

Which is better? Final Draft or Movie Magic Screenwriter?

Both are excellent. We have sold almost 20,000 copies of Final Draft and Movie Magic Screenwriter. You can count on one hand the number of writers that returned one of these programs for the other.

I already have a word processor. Isn't that good enough?

Sure. If you want to constantly count the number of spaces or set up multiple tabs, you can use your current word processor. Or use a program like Script Werx, Dr. Format, or ScreenStyle, which are Microsoft Word templates. Final Draft, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Scriptware, and Montage are standalone programs.

Why do you offer so many bonus items with your screenwriting software? Screenwriting Software is a tool. But it's a tool that's pretty useless if you don't know how to write a screenplay. We include educational DVDs, CDs, training DVDs, free software, and free books with qualifying purchases. All these bonus items, exclusive to ScreenStyle, will help you write a better script.

Do I need a PC or a Mac?

Movie Magic Screenwriter, Final Draft, Script Werx, Dr. Format, Scriptware, and ScreenStyle work on both PCs and Macs. Montage is a Mac-only program.

I still can't decide. What should I do?

E-mail ScreenStyle with your screenwriting software questions or give us a call at 888.627.8812. We'll help you figure it out.