#free script writing software

[leftluminarytragedy]

In the fast-paced world of screenwriting, having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. Enter Mugafi, the ultimate screenplay writing software designed to transform your creative vision into a compelling script. Whether you're a seasoned screenwriter or an aspiring storyteller, Mugafi offers an intuitive and powerful platform to bring your ideas to life.

Seamless Writing Experience

Mugafi is built with the writer in mind. Its user-friendly interface ensures that you can focus on what matters most—your story. The software provides a distraction-free writing environment, allowing you to immerse yourself in your narrative. With features like customizable templates and an easy-to-navigate layout, Mugafi makes it simple to get started on your screenplay.

Advanced Formatting Tools

Screenwriting has specific formatting requirements, and Mugafi has you covered. The software automatically formats your script to industry standards, ensuring your work looks professional from the first draft to the final version. With options to adjust margins, fonts, and spacing, you can tailor your script's appearance to your preferences while maintaining industry compliance.

Collaboration Made Easy

Writing a screenplay often involves collaboration, and Mugafi streamlines this process. The software supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to work on a script simultaneously. You can share your screenplay with co-writers, editors, and producers, making it easy to gather feedback and make revisions. Mugafi's version control feature ensures that all changes are tracked, so you never lose your progress.

Story Development Tools

Mugafi goes beyond basic writing and formatting. The software includes a suite of story development tools to help you craft a compelling narrative. Use the built-in character and plot development modules to flesh out your story. The software also offers scene organization features, enabling you to structure your screenplay with ease. From outlining your plot to developing complex characters, Mugafi supports every step of the writing process.

Productivity Boosters

Staying productive is key to completing your screenplay, and Mugafi offers several features to help you stay on track. Set writing goals and track your progress with the software's built-in word count and deadline management tools. Mugafi also includes writing prompts and tips to keep you inspired and motivated throughout your writing journey.

Export and Sharing Options

When your screenplay is ready to be shared, Mugafi makes the process seamless. Export your script in various formats, including PDF, Final Draft, and Word, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard software. You can also share your screenplay directly from the software, making it easy to submit your work to agents, producers, and competitions.

Conclusion

Mugafi is more than just a writing tool—it's your partner in the screenwriting process. With its comprehensive suite of features, intuitive design, and collaborative capabilities, Mugafi empowers you to create, develop, and share your screenplay with confidence. Take your screenwriting to the next level with Mugafi and turn your ideas into a cinematic masterpiece.

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[citk]

ough watching a lot of video game video essays/reviews and having read blame! again makes me want to do a video essay on it

[kianamaiart]

do you have any tips for making a pilot at home? not like the animating aspect, more like the development like which software/program to use for beginners/ppl with a budget. thanks so much for all the questions you answer it gives so much insight into things :)

Mmmm everyone's situation's different so not really other than use what you're comfortable with and what you have. I have SBP because I use it professionally and just happen to have it. But you can storyboard in photoshop or procreate, etc. Hell I used to animate in powerpoint when I was younger. For editing there's iMovie or capcut and premiere if you already have the adobe suite.

Plenty of free programs out there for various things. You just gotta look for em. I didn't have a script writing program but after a little googling and trial and error I found a free one I liked

[desertskiespodcast]

The first half of Desert Skies season 1 was made in a large hollow room, the latter half was made in a very unsturdy uncomfortable blanket fort.

The mic I use goes for $100 brand new which is nothing compared to many, and I’ll replace it with the same one if it ever breaks.

First episodes I ever made were made using free software, and the only reason I use a different software now is because it’s part of the Adobe subscription I have for other products I need. They both do the exact same things.

I never worked in sound engineering and still have no idea what half the things I do to clean up the audio are actually doing. I don’t understand the terms. I press buttons till it sounds right.

I never wrote a fiction script in my life. I didn’t finish college. I’m in recovery from a serious mental illness and have been for many years.

I’m ridiculously unorganized.

I didn’t have time to make a show. I operated at a loss for nearly a year and after that only made enough to pay for my hosting fees and software. I had a family I supported and they’re loud (but I love them).

I did it without a team. I did it without previous voice acting experience or other actors. I did it with massive amounts of self-doubt. I played every character.

I did it anonymously for like the first 6 episodes because of how afraid I was.

I took 3 month breaks between some episodes and then would have 2 episodes release back to back. At multiple points people thought my season had ended. It took me almost a year and a half to finish my 13 episode season

I still made it after some really mean reviews. And after constantly being compared (often kindly. often negatively) to a massive show I’d never heard of.

I made it after all the articles saying I’d never get listens because the podcast world is flooded. I continued making it after I found out I wasn’t doing something new, that there were like 8,000 other shows in the category.

Next month DS is on track to hit 1 million downloads.

I’m so glad I made it. It’s brought me so much joy. And I write none of this to brag, but I’m damn proud of what I’ve accomplished.

I’m just here to tell you this:

THERE ARE NO RULES

THERE ARE NO RULES

THERE ARE NO RULES

You can make one or a hundred shows if you want to, because there are no rules

You can make it by yourself or make your grandma voice act for you, because there are no rules

You can record it on a cassette tape and mail it to random addresses, because there are no rules

You can make it for one person, or for yourself, because there are no rules

You can make it a found footage or a full cast or improvise it or release one episode a year for a decade, because there are no rules

You can advertise it, or make social accounts, or don’t. There are no rules

You can record it into your phone, or your moms phone, or into a Talkboy because there are no rules

The only thing you can’t do is never make it. That’s not allowed

[gallifreyinstituteforlearning]

Have you ever looked into the Sherman writing system? I'm obsessed, though, it takes meticulous planning, so a really helpful 'shorthand' is Rook's system, which is quite similar!

Oh, absolutely—Sherman's system is incredible, and I hugely admire and am slightly jealous of anyone who can write in it properly, as I'm deeply allergic to vector software. I have a tattoo of 'I am the Bad Wolf, I create myself' in Sherman (or so the internet claimed when I got it, and the internet wouldn't lie, surely...!). I haven't explored Rook's system quite as much.

That said, both Sherman and Rook are ultimately cypher scripts for English—which is perfect for visual storytelling and aesthetics, but didn't quite fit what I needed. I got tired of writing things like 'and then he said something in Gallifreyan' and not knowing what that was.

So, naturally, I spiralled into madness and built a full-on Gallifreyan conlang designed to run entirely on a standard Latin keyboard, because I enjoy creating problems and far too much work for myself.

Hope that helped! 😃

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[hime-bee]

Did I mention that I was working on an RPG game?

If not, I'm mentioning it now!

A House Made of Sweets is a romance/horror RPG game I'm working on situated around a girl named Maliya meeting a witch in the woods whilst looking for her lost dog!

These are the two main characters:

I'm about 60% done with the game, and I'm honestly not sure when I'll be able to finish it, but it is on my to do list. I wanted to try my hand at using the RPG Maker software, so it's been a fun learning experience ^^ I'm also still writing the script/plot for the sequel to Inclement Idée Fixe, which I'd love to have done by 2025 at least! If y'all have any questions about A House Made of Sweets, feel free to send some asks in!

[team-avia]

Heyy-

#1 loved Resident Lover, yall forever be saints for making that🫶🫶

#2 it made me want to make my own game!! Just a little minigame about my characters and stuff

Soooo wanted to ask for tips? Like, for an absolute beginner🙏

Didnt want to dm yall cause i didnt want to be nosy, yk, but please do if you have tips and want to take the time to explain😭🙏🫶🫶

Thanks for playing!

Best advice is to firstly have fun with the project you're making because games can take time to make.

Break down everything into manageable steps.

Figure out what content will be in the game and what the purpose of the game is. Do you want it to be a silly time, or do you want it to have deeper meaning? It helps to write a script first and then do assets like sprites or backgrounds.

Music can help enhance the experience of the game when placed at the right moment. Check out Creative Commons for copyright free music or look up copyright free music on youtube.

It can help to have someone beta your work too, to give you feedback on things that might have plot holes or need more cooking.

Check out this youtuber called Pirate Software who gives good advice to people starting out in making games.

[magebunkshelf]

Do you have any tips/useful information for people who want to start making audio rps?

(Also love ur content sm!!! Mitch is the most lovable little guy)

Aw thank you so much! Love him too!

This is a great question, had to think about it for a bit;

If you want to dabble with making audios, feel free to start off with public scripts! I think there's subreddits like ASMR script haven (IIRC?) that has public scripts that can be filled by anyone. Just be sure to read the author's conditions carefully i.e. credit, terms of use, what can be changed etc. Right at the start I recorded a public script to try and get started, it's a great way to just jump right into making something to learn the ropes of it without also first having to write an entire script for it too. Filling public scripts is a fantastic way to start off, however I reckon writing your own stories is a major part of the fun!

You don't need an expensive mic, but audio quality is a very important factor. Do some test recordings and listen back to them (with headphones!) and see how it sounds. This is especially important for whispered scenes (DO NOT get too close to the mic or breathe on it!) or loud scenes (DO NOT peak the mic!). If your mic has a gain / input dial, play with that before recording! Just start with mono to begin with, play with stereo if your mic supports it after you become familiar with it. Aim for your recording to be no louder than -6db at the highest, if you can keep your voice roughly between like -20 and -6 that tends to sound reasonably natural.

Do your best to eliminate external sounds! If you have AC or anything like that on, turn it off. I have to shut down my main PC and record with only my editing Mac on because the PC fans are much louder and my mic is very sensitive! There'll pretty much always be background fuzz, some mics will just have some, but try to make your room as quiet as you can. Your software may have some background noise removal tools, I use filters for that (expensive so I can't recommend them), but DO NOT use the noise removal tool in Audacity! It's terrible!

Speaking of, Audacity is decent to get started with. It's good basic recording software, plus multiplatform. For a while I preferred recording on Windows with Audiodope, also very simple, plus I liked that it asks me whether I wanted to record in mono or stereo first in case I forget to switch, I currently record on Mac with ocenaudio which does the same, while Audacity won't ask, you have to go into settings. Anyway Audacity is okay to start with for editing, it's free, but from what I understand it's a "destructive" editing software in that after you make a change like adding a filter, you can't then go back in and change it other than just undoing, which I really don't like, plus changing the timing of things looks fiddly. I don't know what to recommend to move up from, I've heard good stuff about Reaper but it looks very complicated. Avoid Adobe unless you have a free subscription from somewhere else. I edit entirely in Final Cut Pro so I can't recommend that unless you're on Mac, plus it's my old work software and expensive! If you need sound effects, I use freesound.org, there are other great free resources as well, but make sure you check each individual sound effect's license before use.

Once you've edited the audio and want to turn it into a video, I've heard good stuff about Da Vinci Resolve and Kden Live, both are free! Make a video canvas of 1920 x 1080, FPS doesn't especially matter if you only have a still thumbnail, 25 or 30 is fine, and render it out as a h264 mp4 if you're not sure what to select! Good compression for internet video, good for streaming. Try to record and export your audio as wav if you have enough space, wav is uncompressed audio so it maintains full quality but they can get large.

I also make my thumbnails in-edit but you may want to use external software like Gimp to make them. Avoid getting random stuff of google especially anime boys / girls, and definitely don't ever use an artist's stuff without asking for permission + giving proper credit. Using pre-built generators like Picrew is totally fine, just be sure to credit where you got it from, but 100% avoid AI generators, obviously. Be careful with Adobe stock images, apparently there's AI slop in there too. You don't need art for audios though, they're a nice to have bonus, but many of my most viewed videos have no art at all. If you need background images, I like unsplash.com because it has a free license! Read over it yourself but basically you're able to use pretty much any image they have in your videos!

Just jump in and try making something small, never start with your magnum opus! I started with the introverted incubus character because I'm a very shy person myself, it was an easier role to get started with! If you want to start writing your own scripts too there's a lot we could talk about there as well, just try to picture the scene from the perspective of the listener, what they may be thinking or feeling at any given moment, not just the perspective of the character you're going to be playing!

This was a lot and I don't think I covered much, I hope some of it helps though!!

[kitkatt0430]

Free software recommendations for various things:

LibreOffice - A full home office suite comparable to Microsoft Office. Easy to use and you can choose the UI layout from several types; it can handle docx and other Microsoft Office document formats; it still does not include AI unless you specifically add that extension on purpose, so unlike other office suites it's not shoving AI down your throat.

Calibre - Ebook manager bundled with an ebook editor and ereader software. It can follow news feeds, downloading them into epub format. Convert ebooks from one format into (many) others. Run a server to make access your books from different computers/phones/tablets easier. And so much more... without even touching on the additional functionality that plugins can add. With plugins it can be used for DRM stripping (which can still remove DRM from even Kindle ebooks, if you have a kindle that you can download the ebook to and use to transfer to your computer). It can also handle downloading fanfics and their metadata using the FanFicFare plugin. (Which I've written tutorials about.) There are officially supported plugins (like FanFicFare) that are easy to install and unofficial plugins (like the DRM stripper) that take more work, so it's extremely customizable.

Syncthing - Want to host your own local file backup system? Have an old laptop that you can reformat with a linux distro? And maybe a spare hard drive? Perfect, you have what you need to set up a home file backup system. Reformat the computer with the new operating system, install syncthing on that computer and on the computer you want to back up files for and the two installations of the software can sync over your home network. Put it on your phone and back up your photos. The software is open source, encrypted, and you can turn it off so that your computer (or phone) is only running it on a trusted network. You control where the synced data lives, which computers on your network those synced folders are shared with (allowing for sharing between multiple computers) and even what type of file backups happen if data is, say, accidentally deleted. (File recovery!!!)

Plex or Emby - Both are free to install on any computer, point at any movie/tv show/audiobook/music files you've got sitting around, and bam you've got a home media streaming server. Both have paid tiers for more features (including tv tuner integration to act as a DVR), but what they can do for free is already impressive and well handled. Both have easy to use UI and it largely comes down to personal preference as to one is better than the other.

Notepad++ - A notepad type program that can also serve as a decent lightweight code editor. I use it for noodling around with code scripts and snippets, writing lists, and various other small tasks. It's not something I'd use for my professional code writing but it's great for just messing around with something on my own time.

[pale-opal]

Something that's been on my mind for a while is that a lot of artists have been struggling to find programs that work with their budgets. Adobe's prices are... infamous, to say the least, and there seems to be a sharp learning curve for the more affordable options. And if you're like me, you might not feel comfortable with pirating to get an art program that is out of your price range. So here's a list of free art/editing tools. Any options without links are either mobile apps or can only be downloaded on Macs: Options without ads or watermarks:

FireAlpaca (notes: while this is an art program at heart, it can also be used as basic photo editing software once you get the hang of it. There is also a blog dedicated to tutorials on how to use FA in case you get stuck)

Medibang (note: the aforementioned FireAlpaca blog has some information on this software as well)

Krita (note: also available as an app for android and Google devices)

Storyboarder (notes: not to be confused with "Storyboarder.AI". While this program does require your email address before downloading, it is safe to use as far as I know (but please use caution regardless))

Pixilart (notes: link leads to browser version, also available as a mobile app)

Audacity (notes: apparently, the company behind this software, Muse Group, have also created a separate, subscription-based AI-voice program. I am unsure if it uses AI in a way that is generally considered to be ethical, like SynthV does, or if it follows the trends typically expected of those kinds of applications. The reason that I include this information is that I want to give everyone the ability to make an informed decision about whether or not they want to use anything from Muse Group, as I know many users on this site are anti-AI. However, I also know that some of those users wouldn't mind using Audacity since downloading it wouldn't be giving Muse Group monetary support - hence why the program is staying on the list.)

Clipchamp (notes: there are also paid tiers for this program. It is also available in-browser and as an iOS app. Furthermore, please be aware that there are some optional features that use AI)

iMovie (note: also available as a mobile app on iOS devices)

DramaQueen (notes: this is a software used to write scripts for plays, movies, etc. While it does require you to fill out some information before downloading, as far as I am aware, it is safe to use (but as always, use your own discretion))

Options that do have ads, watermarks, or microtransactions

ibisPaint X

Sketchbook (notes: formerly known as "Autodesk Sketchbook". PC and Mac versions do exist, but you have to pay to download them)

Medibang Paint

Capcut (note: has optional AI tools).

Be sure to check what system requirements are necessary for each program, and be aware of their limitations before downloading (for example, many users report Clipchamp has a tendency to crash, while others seem to be able to use it fine). Also, please feel free to add on to this. I know I haven't even scratched the surface here, as I tried to stick to software that I've either heard of extensively or have used personally.

[leftluminarytragedy]

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1. User-Friendly Interface: Our software is designed with ease of use in mind. You don't need to be tech-savvy to navigate through our intuitive platform. With Mugafi, formatting your screenplay to industry standards is as simple as typing.

2. Automatic Formatting: One of the most tedious aspects of screenwriting is getting the format just right. Mugafi takes the guesswork out of this process by automatically formatting your screenplay according to industry standards. Whether it’s character names, dialogue, or scene headings, Mugafi ensures everything is perfectly aligned.

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5. Version Control: Keep track of every change made to your screenplay with our robust version control feature. Mugafi saves each draft, so you can easily revert to an earlier version if needed.

6. Export Options: When you’re ready to share your screenplay, Mugafi offers a variety of export options, including PDF and Final Draft formats. This flexibility ensures that your script is ready for submission to any production house or competition.

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[cyberstudious]

A Beginner's Guide to Learning Cybersecurity

I created this post for the Studyblr Masterpost Jam, check out the tag for more cool masterposts from folks in the studyblr community!

(Side note: this post is aimed towards the technical side of security, rather than the governance/management side, because the tech stuff is what I'm familiar with.)

Where do I start?

Cybersecurity is a specialization of general tech & therefore builds on some concepts that you'll need to know before you can dive deep into security. It's good to have a background in and understand:

how computers & operating systems work

how to use Linux

computer networking & basic protocols

If you're serious about learning cybersecurity, it can be helpful to look at certifications. Even if you don't want to get certified or take the exam (they can get expensive), they provide you with a list of topics that you can use to guide your self-study. And if you want to find a job, a certification is practically required for getting your foot in the door.

I personally recommend the CompTIA series of certifications, because they're well-recognized and I think they expose you to a good breadth and depth of material to get you started. Start with the A+ certification if you have zero tech background. Start with the Network+ certification if you've never taken a networking course. Once you get your basic computer and networking knowledge down, then you can jump into security. The Security+ is a good starting point.

Do I need to know how to code?

No, but it would be really really helpful. You don't have to be a skilled software engineer, but understanding the basics and being able to write small scripts will give you a solid foundation.

From Daniel Miessler's post How to Build a Cybersecurity Career:

You can get a job without being a programmer. You can even get a good job. And you can even get promoted to management. But you won’t ever hit the elite levels of infosec if you cannot build things. Websites. Tools. Proofs of concept. Etc. If you can’t code, you’ll always be dependent on those who can.

How do I gain skills?

Play Capture the Flag (CTF) games.

Stay up to date with security news via an RSS reader, podcasts, or whatever works for you. Research terms that you're unfamiliar with.

Watch conference talks that get uploaded to YouTube.

Spin up a VM to practice working with tools and experiment on your own computer.

There are lots of brilliant, generous people in cybersecurity who share their knowledge and advice for free. Find their blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels. Look for local meetups in your area.

I'm still relatively new to the field, but I have a general knowledge of lots of different things, so feel free to send me an ask and I can probably help point you to some resources. We're all in this together!

Previous Cybersecurity Masterposts

An Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Book Masterpost

Free Cybersecurity Learning Resources Masterpost

Masterpost of Study Tips for Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Tools Masterpost

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the #StudyblrMasterpostJam this week! It was wonderful to see what other studyblr folks are passionate about. The jam technically ends today but there are no official rules, so if you've been thinking about writing a masterpost, this is your sign!

[geezmarty]

...devlog #1??? - mini BG3 VN

So I recently downloaded Renpy because I wanna learn how to code in my spare time and I figured I'd write about it here for both posterity & to record my process with it all!

The project I'm starting with will be quick and easy because 1) I really don't want to start with something huge 2) I have work & commissions to take care of and those will come first.

About the project:

If you've been following me you know I've gotten hugely into bg3 so I thought why not code a little scene where you get to meet my durge, Brigha! I'll put my goals and expectations under the cut. Here's my first renpy test ft. Wyll.

First of all, what the hell is Renpy? Very simply put, Renpy is a software that allows you to create visual novels. You can check it out (and even download it for free!) here.

The "mini VN" I'm working on will feature a scene in Act1 of how I imagine you'd meet and recruit (or not!) my durge if she were a companion in the game, featuring some neat little things and details that I will hopefully be able to implement.

This is what I want to put in:

Ability to input your character's name;

(royalty free) music playing in the bg;

Multiple dialogue choices with (very small) dialogue trees;

Perhaps some pop ups like perception checks or companion approval/disapproval;

Companion pop up comments, randomized in one instance towards the end;

Two endings.

It might seem like a lot and it probably is - I might cut a couple these to make sure I don't spend too much time getting the vn out there.

So far I have the first draft of the script ready and I'll probably leave it as is unless testers will point out inaccuracies or weird phrasing. Here is a little concept of how I imagine Brigha will be dressed when you meet her:

Sprite wise she'll probably be the only one to have a full body/expressions (to preserve my wrists) but I might also draw little simple headshots of the other companions for when they'll pop up to comment.

As for backgrounds I will spare myself and just grab screencaps from the game that I will blurry/apply effects to, just to make them look a bit more coeshive with the sprites.

This is all I have so far! The VN will be available to play for free on your browser once I'm done with it :) ETA undetermined since this is a free time project done for fun.

Wish me luck!

[kyokosasagawa]

I started writing "4 srs" this month and I like how free and accessible writing is, so I'm recommending free software I've experimented with that might help people who want to get into the hobby!

“Specifically Created for Writing Stories”

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Manuskript – Story organizer / word processor. Has an outliner and index card function, along with distraction free mode. Lets you switch between different templates such as a non-fiction mode or a short story.

Bibisco – Novel writing software that includes writing goals, world-building, distraction free mode, and a timeline.

“I Just Want to Write”

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LibreOffice – Microsoft 365 alternative, but free! LibreOffice Writer is what I wrote this tumblr post in before I posted it. Also if you copy & paste the text into the Rich Text Editor on AO3, it seems that it actually converts it properly. Nice! No need for scripts.

Note-Taking

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Zim Wiki - note taking application that is very, very lightweight (1.1mb). It functions with a tree structure, so I’d personally recommend it for world-building and character bios. There are built-in plugins that also turn it into a good software for task management (it even has a article on how to use it for GTD) and journalling. See also: CherryTree (2mb), which is a more outdated-looking app, but functions similarly.

Obsidian MD – The Big Boy. markdown note editor that has been adopted by personal knowledge management fans---if it doesn’t do something you want it to do, just look in the community plugins to see if someone has already done it. Some unique non-word processing related usages I’ve found is the ability to create a table of contents dashboard, a image gallery for images, embedding youtube videos and timestamping notes, so forth.

Logseq – A bullet point based markdown note editor that also has PDF annotations, Zotero integration, flashcard creation, and whiteboards. Best used for outlining projects due to the bullet point structure.

Joplin – A modern app comparable to Zim Wiki, it’s basically just a note-taking software that uses folders and tags to sort easier. Looks prettier than Zim Wiki and Cherry Tree

Notion – An online-only website that allows usage of different database types. Free for personal use. Note: I dislike the AI updates that have been making the app lag more. I prefer the others on this list.

Mind Maps

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Freeplane – So much goddamn features, including a ton of add-ons. Looks somewhat ugly, but it works for anyone willing to spend a while learning how to use it.

Mermaid – Text-based diagram creator. Can be used in apps like Joplin, Notion, and Obsidian.

Obsidian’s Canvas – A core plugin for Obsidian, it deserves its own mention in that it allows you to create embedded notes of the mindmap nodes. Thus, if you want to create a 20-page long note and have it minimized to the size of a penny on the mindmap, you could.

Other Things That Might Be Of Interest

Syncthing - A free software that allows you to sync between two or more computers. Have a desktop but also laze around on a laptop in bed, coming up with ideas?? This is your buddy if you don't want to use a online software.

[max-of-progress]

AAHAHHHHHH THANK YOU SO MUCCCHHH

I would LOVE some tips OML my dad is a scriptwriter but I have absolutely NO clue on how to format it😭 I've written things before but this time I want to actually send it to Riot and see what comes of it I would be so so so grateful for anything at all!!

Thank you SOOOOO much

Of course!!

And omg that's so cool that your dad is a scriptwriter too! He probably can give you better tips, lol, but there's a good amount of stuff online in terms of learning how to format a screenplay.

Studiobinder is a great website that I frequently reference for help with writing, formatting rules, reading published scripts, or just anything dealing with screenwriting in general. It also has a screenwriting software that you can use to write and manage your scripts! I used it at the beginning of college (it was the only software I was aware of) but I don't really use it anymore.

Another free software I used is WriterDuet! It's pretty good, all things considered, and it's got pretty much all you'll need to write a script! I wrote a pilot episode for a TV show and like 80% of a feature film on it with no problem. The only thing is that the free trial only lets you have like 3 documents 😭so I could only write so much.

The software I use right now is Final Draft! It's industry standard so it's got everything. It's pricey though, but you can get a free trial! I was able to get one through my school, but I think you can sign up for one. Right now, it seems like it's 30 days but I somehow managed to get like a year-round one?? I'm not actually sure how I did that-

As for formatting tips, there's a super quick like,, lesson (?) underneath the cut! And I hope you don't mind, but I translated what you had written into the format to help you see how the formatting would work!

Also I wasn't sure if by formatting you meant like screenplay format or story format or something else, but I went with the former. So if it's anything else, let me know and my apologies if so!

Hopefully it's helpful! And if you ever have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask! I wish you luck with your writing and sending it to Riot! Can't wait to see what becomes of it and those two bozos (affectionate). 🩵

Sluglines:

- Introduce your scene and are in all caps - FORMULA: [EXT/INT]. (SETTING) - (TIME) - EXT. = Exterior settings // INT. = Interior Settings - TIME is typically either "DAY" or "NIGHT" but sometimes you can get into specifics like "MORNING"/"AFTERNOON"/"EVENING" and so on - Additionally, if a scene is happening right after the other, you could put "CONTINUOUS" instead of writing "DAY" again - When you have a scene that takes place somewhere with multiple rooms (EX: An apartment), you can specify the room by adding it between (SETTING) & (TIME) - For Example: INT. APARTMENT SPACE - BEDROOM - DAY

Action Lines:

- Action lines are where all the action, descriptions, blocking, set dressing, etc happen - Traditionally, action lines are written in the present tense with active verbs. - In the action lines sometimes writers will capitalize SOUNDS or important PROPS to emphasize or draw attention to them - this is a writing style choice (I personally love to capitalize sounds) - Try to avoid having big chunks of action lines - they're typically no longer than four or five sentences - The general rule is that every time you picture the camera shot changes, you create a new paragraph (aka line breaks) - Additionally, I've been taught not to put things in the action lines such as "we see" or state something about the camera doing something (zooming in, panning out, cutting to, etc...) - SHOW don't TELL basically - You will also introduce your CHARACTERS in the action lines as well

Character Intros:

- As mentioned before, character intros happen in the action lines - The first time a character is introduced, their NAMES are capitalized and followed by their age (typically in parenthesis) and/or a little description about them (could be physical but I've been told to lean more into personality because having a set physical description messes with casting, but that's not an issue for this particular project) - For Example: SILCO (40s), lanky in stature and sharp in his face and mind, rolls his eyes and scoffs. - After you initially capitalize their name, you don't have to do so anymore in other action lines - Additionally, you want to make sure you introduce a character in the action line BEFORE they have a speaking line - this is just for the production team's sake to know who's present in the scene - Even BACKGROUND people's names/groups are capitalized (so like: CROWD, PATRONS, TOWNSFOLK and so on would be capitalized in your action lines) - If we're seeing someone for the first time, their name is capitalized

Dialogue:

- My favorite part of the script! - The writing software will make this bit of formatting easy, but it's always indented as shown in the screenshots, and the names are always capitalized (again, something a writing software will do for you) - Sometimes additional text will follow the character name in parentheses such as: - (V.O) = "voice over" <- this is typically for narration - (O.S) = "off-screen" <- this is for when a character is in a scene but isn't in frame - (CONT'D) = "continued" <- typically the software will add this for you if a character speaks again after an action line - You can also use parentheticals (softwares will have a way for you to add them properly) for when you need an actor to do something specific with the line delivery or other - For Example: (sarcastically), (shouting), (between sobs), (shrugging) - Use them sparingly though - sometimes you can put it in an action line prior to the dialogue, you can use italics to emphasize words, or you can put the dialogue in all caps if the character is shouting or other

Other Tips:

MONTAGES - there are several different ways to do these (the way I did it in the script example is my own personal way of doing them), but typically you make note of having a montage in the action lines TITLE CARDS - also are different ways of superimposing text on the screen that you can find online (I personally don't use this a lot so I don't honestly know the "right" way to do it, tbh) BEATS/PAUSES - again, try to show and not tell, but you can definitely just have "a beat" in your action line if you need to either describe a silence or break up some dialogue. However, I've been instructed by professors to put some kind of action instead (For Example: "Vander shifts uncomfortably and glances away" instead of "A beat."). Helps you seem like a better writer, I guess, but it also gives the actors/characters something to do - Read other scripts to see how they format things! For this one specifically, see how Arcane writes its scripts! Try and find PDFs or anything online that might showcase how they go about their formats because different shows will have different formats (For example: Bob's Burgers double spaces all their text for some reason). If you're writing in hopes of sending it to Riot, copying their formatting will definitely benefit you. - But for the most part, the rules for formatting are pretty much the same across the board (Slugline formula, capitalizing character intros, indenting dialogue, having action lines, etc..) it's just depending on either the writer or the show, they might have a different style

ALSO!

I'm so sorry, I'm realizing this now as I'm writing this, but this is a TV SCRIPT so it'll have ACT BREAKS.

Most of the time, TV Shows will specify the beginning and end of an act with "ACT [#]"/"END OF ACT [#]" and there will be a way to do this on a screenwriting software.

They're typically just in the middle of the page, in all caps, bold, and underlined.

Additionally, TV shows also either have a TEASER at the beginning or a COLD OPEN.

This particular script seems like it has a teaser, with what seems to be a flashback, so you would make note of that the same way you'd make note of the acts (of which a TV show usually has four/five of).

I was formatting it like a film, my bad-

But that's about it!

Sorry this took so long to answer and that it's a lot, but hopefully some of it is helpful! And again, if you have any other questions, let me know! I've got a lot of resources and whatnot, so if you need anything my inbox and dms are open!

Good luck with your project! 🩵 Already it looks promising!

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What do you use to write your scripts? Do you use a specific app/website? I'm kinda interested. Plus I'm thinking it could help with my Own AUs

As of right now, I just use google docs! But if you’re looking for software:

Celtx is a FANTASTIC scriptwriting program, helps you with formatting and is, in my opinion, super easy to use. But its free version has limits, I think you can only write a certain number of (three maybe?) scripts.

Trelby is a free scriptwriting program, less robust but it does the job.

I’ve never written a script using Scrivener, but I adore it for my prose work, so I imagine it’s great for scriptwriting, too! Scrivener is a super robust word processor and I highly recommend it for serious writers, though it is paid and can be a bit pricy. $60 USD normally, I bought it for around $30 USD when it went on sale for National Novel Writing Month (in November).

All that said, the program doesn’t make the artist! I mostly use google docs for my comic scripts because it’s easy to transfer between devices. Plus you can share if you’re collabing. All that standard google docs jazz. It helps that I’m already very familiar with how to format a script—and if anyone ever wants and scriptwriting tips fee free to let me know—but ultimately any program will work, so long as it’s a program you like! ^^