I'm collaborating on a script & we need to do some story outlining together virtually (ie real index cards are not an option). I see that final draft has a beat board we can use—anyone use that or software like Plottr? I'm curious what has worked for others.
Screenwriting : Anyone use digital index card software for mapping out stories? by Michele Meek
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Look at Prewrite. It's the best bit of software I've seen for story development, is collaborative, and you can build one story on there for free.
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Michele, I'm with CJ in that I'm a Prewrite believer, also. I use it to fine-tune the screenplays I've already completed...but it works great, too, if you're starting a story from scratch. You can always complete a story on Prewrite and then send the story to Final Draft.
Wishing you all the VERY BEST, Michele...glad you're here on Stage 32!
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Writerduet has these sort of tools built in. But I find anything that has a structured form a bit restrictive during this phase. I just insane disjointed notes in a doc.
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I use the Final Draft beat board & story map during a draft rewrite. The color coding option is great. It saves so much space, especially when I move it to a second monitor. But, I wish Final Draft had a ‘Character Bible’ option.
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Lol blech. I love the old big paper and cue cards and colored pens method. Nothing digital can replace that method for releasing creative juices when macro mapping a story. Save your cash and remember how to have fun!
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I growed up using 3 x 5 cards, paper clapped to a taught string - still works for me.
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Prewrite looks pretty cool I have to say - this might be the thing for me.... I have final draft but that feature feels less user-friendly.
The Final Draft beat board is the stuff of nightmares.