I've recently started using Microsoft One Note to 'prepare' a movie script and it's been helpful. One Note, conceptually, is like an electronic ring binder with multiple dividers and sub dividers. So I have tags like Characters, Templates, Story Strands, 5 Turning Points, Outline, Schedule etc. and sub tags for each section. It helps me put all my components down and write notes on each section and reorganise as I go along. You can import different media so while it's mainly word docs, I also put in images of the characters with their individual character bios and I have an Excel spreadsheet for the 32 story points I want the script to follow. The idea is for me to end up with a detailed outline. It's not perfect but its good to have everything in one workbook.
I'd be very interested to know what process/tools people use to work out their script before turning Final Draft on.
Regards
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Thanks for the idea, John Fernando!
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I just write on index cards and tape them to a wall, try to string together 8 or 9 sequences that I think could be a good concept for a movie. Thats it.
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I love whiteboards. Index cards like Dan MaxXx uses are good for mobility sake.
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I go old school and use a notebook and binder.
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I love this idea. Been trying to figure out how to get my old WL DAVIS, JR's "Screenwriting Companion: A Workbook for Screenwriters" into digital format.
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I write my storyboard on Microsoft Word.