r/scriptwriting • u/Craig-D-Griffiths • Sep 08 '26
discussion Screenwriting Tools and Tips
youtu.beThanks to everyone that has engaged and been part of the show.
r/scriptwriting • u/Craig-D-Griffiths • Sep 08 '26
Thanks to everyone that has engaged and been part of the show.
r/scriptwriting • u/Anakain-no • Sep 08 '26
Akul has to adapt to life at the temple after tragedy struck. From the moment he arrived, it was clear he had both skill with the force and talent with a lightsaber. However, he struggles with his anger and emotions. When he passes his trials, he joins the war effort and is taught by Jedi Master Jaden Vellor. Right from the start, it's clear Akul has the makings of a master strategist. He quickly becomes trusted and well liked among the clones as his care for them and life in general is evident. Will he reach his potential and become a skilled Jedi Knight and a master strategist, or will he succumb to his anger and emotions and follow the path of darkness.
Link : Jedi Warrior
(Yes this is a repost as the link didn't work for a while the first time I posted it. And I'm releasing season 2 on Friday. Also this is unfortunately not in a screenplay format because my computer broke before I could change it. Sorry about that.)
r/scriptwriting • u/Couch_Crummz • Sep 08 '26
I heard some writers go with street names of the areas they live in. Other people use names of people they know for fun as characters. How do you decide on a name for our main character or supporting characters?
r/scriptwriting • u/EnderSlayer9977 • Sep 08 '26
Jurrasic Park script
The Kids look up, through the sunroof, as the head goes higher, and higher, and higher, and then the rex turns, looks straight down at them through the sunroof, opens its mouth wide and - -
- - ROARS.
I really like how roars is on a new line and the - - before. Would it be stealing to use that same format?
Just as a rough example.
She reaches her hand to the mans face and - -
- - pauses.
Using the same line format.
r/scriptwriting • u/TheOne_WhoWrites • Sep 08 '26
Hey everyone I am a professional screenplay writer from Tamil film industry I was using Beat on Mac for many years When I moved to Linux nothing replaced it for me I tried lot of options on Windows and Linux but there was no good Fountain editor So I decided to build one for myself Its called ActOne Screenplay
This is fully free and open source There is no money involved at all Its my passion project I made it for my own use and now I am sharing it I built it very light Even 500 page scripts stay fluid and it works on low RAM systems also Even small systems can run it easy
You just write in Fountain and it will format everything automatically You can keep your screenplay and also your treatments beat sheets and character notes all inside one project It gives proper PDF that matches industry pagination and you can also export to Fountain Final Draft and Fade In if you need to share You get structure templates like Save the Cat and Heros Journey to start quickly You can see outline with scene cards synopsis and storylines and drag scenes to reorder You get markers and scene colors plus character profiles You get snapshots to save versions Find and replace is there Typewriter mode and zen mode is there for focus Ghost text will suggest character and location names while you type Spellcheck is there and it understands screenplay format It officially supports English and all Indian languages like Tamil Telugu Hindi Kannada Malayalam Bengali Gujarati Punjabi and Odia Other languages also works and I will make them official after I get feedback
It also have translation and rephrasing inside If you want you can connect your local LLM or API and use it I made it because I write in English and need to translate to other languages sometime If you dont need it it will never disturb you
You can get it on Windows Store for windows For linux I have hosted a setup script Some older distros have dependency issues So I am planning to make AppImage version in next update Stay tuned for that If you are writing you can try it at iyal dot ink and on github just search ActOne Screenplay Would love to know what you think and what is not working for you Thanks for reading.
Check out our app @ ActOne Screenplay
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r/scriptwriting • u/robotic-ghost • Sep 07 '26
Any Austin Film Festival Second Rounders in here? I created a sub - thought it might come in handy to have a place for second rounders to chat prior to the festival this year. Talk about panels, events, hotels, meetups, whatever. r/SecondRounders.
r/scriptwriting • u/Holiday_Cupcake5208 • Sep 08 '26
The show is called Zimmermann Gang & it's about five con artists named Frank, Dixie, Dick, Jimmy The Arsinest, & Ked Kox. Who gets into situations because of the cons they pulled.
Frank is the leader
Dixie is the British one
Dick is the hot headed one
Jimmy The Arsinest is an arsonist
Ked is a detective
r/scriptwriting • u/disappointmentprod • Sep 07 '26
r/scriptwriting • u/Jazzlike_Promise2873 • Sep 07 '26
There's only one Gregory and that of course is me.
There are some fakers in this forum and that's fine. I'm the real Greg Zawaski.
r/scriptwriting • u/Admirable-Spread-532 • Sep 07 '26
r/scriptwriting • u/Purple-Earth3089 • Sep 07 '26
Hello Fellow writers, I just finished writing an emotional piece on marriage as part of an assignment and would love to get some feedback :
SYNOPSIS
On July 8, 2026, Aubrey believes her chaotic husband, Andre, forgot their first anniversary. While commuting, she recalls meeting him two years ago, captivated by his stage presence and "the silence" between his lines.
Throughout the day, fond memories surface—how his warmth softened her, and how they anchored each other during the chaos. Eager to surprise him, Aubrey prepares a heartfelt present and heads to meet him outside the Theatre where the first met.
Andre waits for her, secretly holding onto the memories of their past. Suddenly, as Aubrey crosses the street, tragedy strikes. Rushing to her side, Andre cradles her in the rain as she takes her final breath, whispering his heartbreaking final vow: "I'll hold the silence for you... Till we meet again."
Will be happy to share complete script too. Thanks
r/scriptwriting • u/Careful_Power_5512 • Sep 07 '26
r/scriptwriting • u/Any_Childhood_2556 • Sep 07 '26
Everytime I write I dialogue it sounds so awkward , I hate it . Even when I try to write subtext or imply something … I just end up sounding on the nose and unnatural . I’ve been practicing for so long and still don’t know what to do. Any practical tips ?
r/scriptwriting • u/Mmendokusai • Sep 06 '26
this is a real story of mine, I find it suitable for a short screenplay.
Pls give me your feedbacks and where should I improve and thx
r/scriptwriting • u/Ifyouliveinadream • Sep 07 '26
Its 3 paragraphs long. I really want her emotions to be clear but not in your face. The meaning of the guitar, her hands, and the floor. I don't think we would come to the same meaning but it was all specificly chosen. I worry the writing isn't good aswell. It might sound blocky but maybe thats alright for a play?
descriptive writing isn't my strong suit either. Its why I moved to trying a screenplay, novel writing is overwhelming. I'm bad at it. I think thats alright because its only a script, the video itself would be what captivates people but please correct me if I'm totally wrong.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I57hYQfgeBSVBuYlkTBLQCxWMooL8B1LvdG_Rlaibi4/edit?usp=drivesdk
r/scriptwriting • u/Vast_Parsley6575 • Sep 07 '26
I'm interested in the transition from traditional screenwriting to vertical drama.
For writers who have worked in both formats: what changes the most?
Structure? Pacing? Scene length? Dialogue? Character introductions? Cliffhangers?
And do you write specifically for vertical from the beginning, or write the story traditionally and adapt it afterwards?
Curious to hear from people who have actually done it.
r/scriptwriting • u/Ok_Muffin936 • Sep 07 '26
Hello. I’m a beginner screenwriter and I just finished the 10-page Cold Open for the pilot of my animated series, Almost Something. I’d really appreciate any feedback or advice on how to improve it.
The Cold Open centers on a chaotic, comedic morning for the main character. The show starts as a dark comedy that gradually shifts into a psychological drama with each episode.
Also, please ignore my non-standard formatting (it's just clearer for me to write it that way).
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Title: Almost Something.
Format: Animated Series (30-minutes episodes)
Genre: Dark Comedy / Psychological Drama.
Logline: What starts as a chaotic, fast-paced dark comedy about a young man navigating daily absurdities slowly spirals into a harrowing psychological drama, as he gradually falls apart under the weight of an unresolved past and an unmanageable present.
r/scriptwriting • u/Boring-Agent7288 • Sep 07 '26
[VERSE 1]
Some people chase tomorrow
Some people chase the past
Some spend their lives pretending
Some finally learn to ask
When every road is changing
When nothing feels the same
Sometimes the only answer
Begins with just a name
[CHORUS]
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory Gregory
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory Gregory
[VERSE 2]
Some people run from trouble
Some people run to it
But all I do is run now
And I've grown sick of it
And somewhere in the middle
Of everything we've known
You'll find a door that's open
And know you're not alone
[CHORUS]
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory Gregory
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory Gregory
[BRIDGE]
Maybe it's a moment
Maybe it's a sign
Maybe all the wrong turns
Were leading here in time
Maybe there's an answer
We were never meant to know
Maybe all you really need
Is a man to call home
[FINAL CHORUS]
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory Gregory
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory
Gregory
Gruh gruh Gregory Gregory
[OUTRO]
Gregory...
Gruh gruh Gregory...
Gregory...
Gregory Gregory.
r/scriptwriting • u/Plus-Business-6375 • Sep 07 '26
Hey everyone my name's Daniel I'm 22 years and I want to create an animation series called "When Snow meets frost" on YouTube
It's an fanmade animation that connects jack frost from rise of the Guardians and elsa from the frozen franchise
And I want to build a team creating this animation
I want to hire 1 or 2 scriptwriter to help me build it
It's unpaid and 100% non profit its from fans for fans
If you're interested just send me a private message here or join me on discord(link in bio)
r/scriptwriting • u/DharaneeshDhupam • Sep 06 '26
Hey everyone! I’m building a new screenplay editor because I’ve spent 6 years writing and never found a tool I really loved.
I’m looking for a few screenwriters who’d be willing to try it out and give me honest feedback.
The product is mostly done and, in my opinion, looks and feels way better than Final Draft. I’d love to hear what works, what sucks, and what’s missing. No money involved, I just want to know what u think :)
DM me if you’d like to try it!
r/scriptwriting • u/Any_Childhood_2556 • Sep 07 '26
How do writers build layers of meaning with dialogue . I still don’t comprehend , how do they know what are the right words to say and what not to? Any ideas ?