Producers do not buy a screenplay based on the word processing software used. If a script written using Microsoft Office or Ms Word is excellent and exactly what a producer is looking for a producer will buy it. I am a producer. I would buy an excellent script written using Microsoft Office or Ms Word.
I think Scrivner also lets you write in screenplay format. It's a very cool program, and very cheap ($30, I think). Seems like it would be hard to nail the right format in MS Word. Allen, are you using some sort of Word template, or just formatting manually?
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Producers do not buy a screenplay based on the word processing software used. If a script written using Microsoft Office or Ms Word is excellent and exactly what a producer is looking for a producer will buy it. I am a producer. I would buy an excellent script written using Microsoft Office or Ms Word.
If you want a good, FREE scriptwriting software, try Celtx - that's what I use. https://www.celtx.com/products.html
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Just FYI...The Writer's Store is also offering a killer deal on Final Draft exclusively to Stage 32 members https://www.stage32.com/offers/15
I've used Celtx to write my screenplay, any word on that?
Adobe Story. It's free and a nice, simple program
Alli, I use Celtx and really like it
Hi for screenplay try to download CELTX or Movie Magic Screenwriter
I think Scrivner also lets you write in screenplay format. It's a very cool program, and very cheap ($30, I think). Seems like it would be hard to nail the right format in MS Word. Allen, are you using some sort of Word template, or just formatting manually?
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Just like Joel said, use Celtx, it's free, easy to use and you don't have to worry about formatting, because it does it for you.
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I have to agree with everyone else. I used the free software Celtx and make it to the semifinals in a contest. It's definitely legit.