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Tip #618: Five Free Script-writing Programs

Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com

No better time than now to start writing your script.

This article, written by Robbie Janney, first appeared in PremiumBeat.com. This is an excerpt.

Need to write a script with little to no budget? Here are some great, free alternatives to the higher-priced Hollywood standards.

Final Draft is the darling of the film industry, used by almost every professional screenwriter in the industry. The program creates fast character and scene reports so your first AD and line producers can start building budgets and schedules. But, you might not be able to afford it with all its bells and whistles. You need something free!

Here are some options:

• Arc Studio Pro
• Fountain
• Trelby
• Kit Scenarist
• Drama Queen

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The blog linked at the top has details on each program, plus illustrated tutorials.