This page contains a comprehensive list of Freeware and Shareware, as well as a couple Retail programs that look good with lower than average pricing.   There is also a link to a great webpage with a very good list of retail programs and some of what you find here.

The following programs work in and with your current word processing programs.   No endorsement is implied.   The order is random.   The purpose is to provide a variety to help the low-budget writer.   It is your responsibility to meet any legal or license requirements.   Please contact us if a link isn't working.   Thank you for not contacting us with any questions pertaining to the use of the software.

• ScriptMaker - (PC)
  Created by Ian Pegler for Windows 95.  This FREEWARE program is not a macro, it is a free standing screenwriting program.  They also provide freeware tools:  outlining, index-cards and a storyboard (graphics) feature.  It is not user friendly.  Let us know what you think.

• ScriptRighter Screenwriting Software - (PC)
  Was created by Lincoln Stewart for WinWord6 - Freeware

• WScript - (PC)
  Macro for Word97 created by William J. Townsend - Freeware

• Digiscript - (PC)
  David Hill's Screenplay template for Word 95 (7) & 97.  Freeware/shareware. Full version is $10.

• Screenplay Styler 4.0 - (PC)
  32-bit (Win95), for Word 97. On the ZDNet Software Library.  Shareware, or ver. 3.3 for Win3.1

• ScreenPro97 - (PC)
  Template for MS Word 6, 95, 97 & 2000 by Jack Passarella. Registered version ($10) includes script analysis tools. Shareware.

• Screenwright - (PC)
  Screenwright is a WordPerfect 6.1 formatting add-on which automates the screenwriting process. Shareware / $60.

• Script Assistant - (PC)
  One of several WordPerfect add-ons created by Mike Jackman. He reports that they work for Wordperfect version 6.1 or 7.0 on Windows 3.X, 95, NT4.0; also available are "Screen Play Assistant" and "Sitcom Assistant."

• MagicScript - (PC)
  A screenplay template, by Magic Ant Productions that specializes in applications for MS Word 97 or 2000

• Screenplay Outliner - (PC)
  Ver. 1.1, Win95, shareware, free to try for 30 days, $49 after that.

• ScreenForge - (PC/MAC)
  A nice template for MS Word 6 (PC and Macintosh), Word 95, 97 & 2000.   Shareware.

• ScriptWright - (PC/MAC)
  Although a demo, gives you a fully functional screenplay style template. Plug-in for Word version 6, 7, or 97 for Windows or versions 6.x for Macintosh.

• StoryProject - (MAC)
  A sophisticated story outliner for Mac, and that is also designed to help you break writer's block. Shareware.

• Roughdraft - (PC)
  An award-winning FREE software for Windows. Check it out.

• Style Sheets - (MAC)
  Chris Adamson's Mac template supports later versions of Word, Nisus, Write Now, Mariner Write, and MacWrite Pro. Freeware.

• KD Screenwriting Sytem - (MAC)
  For Nisus Writer 4.1 for Macintosh. Freeware.

• Screenplay Stylesheet Package - (MAC)
  By Chris Adamson, for MS Word 5.0 or greater, Nisus 3.0 or greater, and WriteNow 4.0. This link goes directly to Chris's FTP download site, and the stylesheets are all in one binhex file.   Freeware

• The Easy Part - (MAC)
  Offers "nScript" (formerly known as the "KD Screenwriting System") and other resources for Mac users.

• Screenplay Template Maker
  Jeff Milholer explains exactly how to create your own screenplay style template on your word processor by using margin settings and macros.

• (UNIX) Shaw (screenwriting hacks for Applix Words)
  uses ELF macros and a template to facilitate screenplay formatting in this Unix-based package.

The Retail Programs

• Hollywood Screenplay - (PC)
  A self-contained screenwriting program (built-in word processor).    Looks like it's loaded with options. Shareware (10 uses in 15 days), different options, $55.00 to $189.    We mention this program because it's the lowest price that we've found to date.

• Screenplay Outliner
  This shareware program ($49 after 30 days) is specifically designed to create outlines for screenplays (and other mediums).  It works on Win95.  Features: Fully develop and orchestrate characters, organize and develop story ideas and structures, supports the Three-Act paradigm, print detailed reports, export feature, built in glossary and more.  We're not suggesting you buy it (that's up to you) but we are suggesting you at least use it to get a feel for what outlining a script is all about. Outlining seems to be a weak area among beginning screenwrights.

• Sophocles Screenwriting Software - (Win95)
  This is a unique and better priced software than most, $120.    Except for a print marking "Trial Version" and no exporting before registering, it downloads as a full working version with no time limit on use.

• Screenplay Software - C. Deemers Webpage
  A very comprehensive collection.

• Screenstyle has most of the retail screenwriting and story software that is available.