Practical Scriptwriter AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Novel Authoring Tools

The best Novel Authoring alternative to Practical Scriptwriter is Scrivener. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Story Architect (STARC) or Campfire Write. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Practical Scriptwriter and 11 are Novel Authoring Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Novel Authoring Tool alternatives to Practical Scriptwriter are Final Draft, NovaScriber, Celtx and Wavemaker Novel Writing.

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Assisted writing with powerful auto formatting. Script formats supported include UK and US Screenplay, Stage Play,

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Practical Scriptwriter alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2023
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  1. Scrivener icon

    Scrivener

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    Tailored for extensive writing, this tool offers flexible structure and organization, integrates project outlines, supports various formats, and allows reorganization through drag and drop, ensuring research materials are within reach for efficient work.

    106 Scrivener alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
    Scrivener screenshot 1

    Top Scrivener Features

    1.  Corkboard
    2.  Document compiler
    3.  Character database
    4.  Scene Management
    5.  Visual Organization
    6.  Split files into sections
    7.  Support for scripting
    8. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    9.  Multi-document View
    10.  Integrated Search
    11.  Folders
    12.  Word counter

    Scrivener VS Practical Scriptwriter

     

    • Scrivener is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Practical Scriptwriter.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Practical Scriptwriter.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryPractical Scriptwriter is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Story Architect (STARC) icon

    Story Architect (STARC)

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    A smooth yet powerful writing experience for devoted authors. With only wanted features and native workflow it runs faster than all your previous apps combined.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
    Story Architect (STARC) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Screenwriting
    3.  Writing assistance
    4.  Tracking of plots
    5.  Track Characters
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Spell Checking
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  Autocompletion
    11.  Hierarchical Structure
    12.  No Coding Required

    Story Architect (STARC) VS Practical Scriptwriter

     

    • Story Architect (STARC) is the most popular Android & Linux alternative to Practical Scriptwriter.

    • Story Architect (STARC) is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Practical Scriptwriter.

    • Story Architect (STARC) is Freemium and Open SourcePractical Scriptwriter is Paid and Proprietary
    • Story Architect (STARC) is LightweightPractical Scriptwriter is not according to our users
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    Final Draft

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    Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays.

    47 Final Draft alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Story Map

    Final Draft Features

    1.  Screenwriting
    2.  Scriptwriting Assistant
    3.  Text to Speech
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Brainstorming

    Final Draft VS Practical Scriptwriter

     
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    Campfire Write

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    Campfire provides a one-stop-shop for novelists: organizational and writing tools (Campfire Write), a hub of writing resources (Campfire Learn), & a writing and reading platform for building an audience and sharing your work (Campfire Explore).

    62 Campfire Write alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Campfire Write Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Storyboard
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Reading
    6.  Sci-fi

    Campfire Write VS Practical Scriptwriter

     

    • Campfire Write is the most popular Web-based, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Practical Scriptwriter.

    • Campfire Write is Freemium and ProprietaryPractical Scriptwriter is Paid and Proprietary
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    NovaScriber

     8 likes
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    A most awesome tool to outline and write novels, stories, scripts and keep track of all your characters, locations, notes and ideas.

    76 NovaScriber alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Write your story

    NovaScriber Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Tree structure
    3. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word
    4.  Corkboard
    5.  Export to EPUB

    NovaScriber VS Practical Scriptwriter

     
  8. Celtx icon

    Celtx

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    Based on the Firefox engine, supports standards, visual storyboarding, production scheduling, publication & international languages MUI support. Free tutorials, videos & wiki are available from the site. There is a very helpful community too.

    37 Celtx alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Celtx screenshot 1

    Celtx Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Screenwriting
    3.  Text formatting

    Celtx VS Practical Scriptwriter

     
  10. Wavemaker Novel Writing icon

    Wavemaker Novel Writing

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    Looking for a suite of tools for writing your book? This is not just a text editor it does so much more. Organise your story using timelines, planning boards and the snowflake tool, all integrated to make writing intuitive and fun.

    68 Wavemaker Novel Writing alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    Wavemaker Novel Writing screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  User story mapping
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Planning
    4.  Timeline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Spell Checking
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  Writing assistance
    10.  Multiplatform
    11. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word
    12.  Mobile friendly

    Wavemaker Novel Writing VS Practical Scriptwriter

     
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    WriterSolo

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    WriterSolo is a free version of WriterDuet professional scriptwriting software that is not synced to any servers.

    12 WriterSolo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    WriterSolo screenshot 1

    WriterSolo Features

    1.  Screenwriting

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  12. Dabble icon

    Dabble

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    Craft your story. Write your novel. Dabble is software for writing novels for the desktop (Mac and Windows) and browser, syncing between computers.

    62 Dabble alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Dabble Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Fullscreen support
    5.  Batch plotting
    6.  Event tree analysis
    7.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    8.  Tree view
    9.  Password encryption
    10.  Customer Analytics

    Dabble VS Practical Scriptwriter

     
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    Mariner Persona

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    Persona is an innovative character development tool for fiction writers. Persona aids you in crafting archetypal themed characters and plots by using time-honored psychological principles to describe the motivations and interactions between different characterizations of people.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Mariner Persona screenshot 1

    Mariner Persona Features

    1.  Character database

    Mariner Persona VS Practical Scriptwriter

     
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    Slugline

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    A minimal, distraction-free environment for screenwriting.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Slugline screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Fountain support
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Sync with iCloud
    4.  Auto Formatting
    5.  Screenwriting
    6.  Fullscreen support

    Slugline VS Practical Scriptwriter

     
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