Practical Scriptwriter Alternatives

Practical Scriptwriter is described as 'Assisted writing with powerful auto formatting. Script formats supported include UK and US Screenplay, Stage Play' and is a Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Practical Scriptwriter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Practical Scriptwriter alternative is Scrivener. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Story Architect (STARC) or Trelby. Other great apps like Practical Scriptwriter are Final Draft, Inkwell Editor, Celtx and Campfire Write.

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    Squibler is an online book writing tool built to enable you to write books faster with a highly focused, minimalist editor and writing prompt generators to help you get ideas recorded fast.

    69 Squibler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Dabble icon
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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.

    68 Dabble alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  4. DocxManager icon
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    A document manager and site builder/generator for Word users. You can open Word documents in tabs, manage documents on a project basis, full-text search documents across multiple project folders, attach tags, notes, stars, and so on to the documents.

    117 DocxManager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Plot Factory icon
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    A tailor-made writing application for fiction writers that lets you plan, organize, and write stories and series. You can create story outlines from pre-defined templates, create and manage rich and interesting characters, build immersive fictional worlds and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Clapperbie icon
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    Clapperbie is the first screenwriting and production platform designed for franchises, series, and cinematic universes. Go beyond single scripts and manage entire story worlds in one unified workspace.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. WriterDuet icon
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    Collaborative screenwriting for everyone*

    *Great for solo writers as well!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Page 2 Stage icon
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    Page 2 Stage is screenwriting software designed expressly for people writing screenplays, scripts, and plays. It provides numerous features needed by screenwriters not found in standard word processors.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Slugline icon
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    A minimal, distraction-free environment for screenwriting.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. First Draft icon
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    First Draft, developed by a 15-year professional writer, is an offline, artificially intelligent writing tool that assists a huge number of literary tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Story Outlining & Script Formatting Software for Mac & PC. Write your own novel, stage play, TV show or Hollywood blockbuster. Plan your story, organize your ideas and format your screenplay. Although designed for the formats of stage and screen it's adaptable to any...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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