Script Formatting
Many writers use major word processing software, such as MS Word or Corel WordPerfect. There are, however,a number of dedicated scriptwriting programs that make the job of script formatting a little bit easier. The programs below were originally designed for linear scriptwriting, but interactive script formats are often based on linear script formats. I would expect their newest revisions would specifically accommodate the interactive writer. Unless otherwise noted all software below is available in MAC & WIN.

Final Draft

Final Draft is a stand alone script processor. (It does not need another word processor to run). It is intuitive and easy to use particularly for motion picture style scripts.

B. C. Software
Phone: (800) 231-4055

Scriptware

Another stand alone script processor. This one can handle feature films, sitcoms, stageplay, A/V (audio/visual, 2-column), outlines, and treatments. It also has a nice feature that will arrange your script as if it were on index cards.

Cinovation, Inc.  
1-800-788-7090 FAX303/786-9292

Flowcharting
These tools assist the writer in the complex planning process of a multimedia script.

Inspiration

Inspiration is a flowcharting and outlining software that can be used to plot out the interactive structure of a multimedia script. (The flowcharts in this book were done with Inspiration). It is easy to use and has a number of features that makes its charts effective.

Inspiration Software, Inc.
(800 ) 877-4292 -- Fax (503) 297-4676

Microsoft Visio (WIN only)

Microsoft Visio® 2000 enables you to create organizational charts and flowcharts; draw technical schematics and annotate CAD drawings; and manually or automatically work on network, software, and database design. It does not have the outlining function of Inspiration and it is WIN only.

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Microsoft FrontPage

FrontPage allows you to easily create and manage Web sites. It allow you to import and edit HTML and use the latest in Web technology. FrontPage was designed to function more like Microsoft Office so that Office users can get up and running with FrontPage quickly. FrontPage is also not very expensive. A free limited version of FrontPage is included with recent versions of Windows. This free version may be adequate for many writer's needs.

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Macromedia DreamWeaver

Macromedia Dreamweaver is a more powerful, professional, and more expensive tool. You may want to consider this software if you will also being doing professional Web page development and design. Dreamweaver also allows you to accelerate workflow through integration with Web applications, Microsoft Office, and leading e-commerce and application servers.

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