125+ Screenwriting Features — Write, Cast, and Produce

No more juggling 5 different apps. Here's every feature in one place.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

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Writing Tools

Screenplay Editor

Write or paste your script. The system auto-formats it in proper industry screenplay format with character names, dialogue, and stage directions.

Auto-Save

Your work saves every 30 seconds automatically. Also saves 5 seconds after you stop typing. Never lose a word.

Script Templates

Start from pre-built templates: Feature Film, TV Pilot, Short Film, Commercial, Podcast, Web Series.

Script Import

Upload .fountain, .fdx (Final Draft), or .txt files. Your existing scripts work instantly.

Version History

Every edit saved automatically. View, compare, and restore any previous version.

PDF Export

Download properly formatted screenplay PDFs — Courier 12pt, industry margins.

Script Statistics

Word count, estimated runtime, lines per character, recording progress bars.

Find & Replace

Search within your script. Replace one or all occurrences instantly.

Scene Numbering

Scenes are auto-numbered in the view for production reference.

Color-Coded Characters

Each character gets a unique color border in the screenplay view for easy scanning.

Formatting Guide

Sidebar reference for screenplay formatting — character names, dialogue, action, transitions.

Fountain Export

Export as .fountain format for compatibility with other screenwriting tools.

Script Archive

Archive scripts instead of deleting. Restore anytime from the archive view.

Duplicate Script

One-click copy of any script. Perfect for alternate versions or starting from existing work.

Script Due Dates

Set deadlines per script. See countdown or overdue status at a glance.

Voice & Playback

42 AI Voices

12 female and 12 male American voices, plus British, Australian, Indian, Canadian, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic accents. Each character gets their own distinct voice.

Hybrid Playback

Hit play and hear the entire script read aloud. The system switches voices per character. Where actors have recorded their own voice, it uses the real recording. Where they haven't, it uses AI. Seamless.

Voice Recording

Cast members record their voice per line, right in the browser. One-click record, instant playback.

Play From Any Line

Click any line to start playback from there. The script highlights the current line as it reads.

Character Filter

Click a character name to see only their lines. Perfect for recording sessions and rehearsals.

Server-Side TTS

High-quality Voice RSS API with caching. Works on every browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, mobile.

AI Script Assistant

Brainstorm & Scene Generator

Chat with AI about your story. Get ideas for plot twists, character arcs, and scene concepts. Describe a scene and AI writes it in proper screenplay format with dialogue and action.

Script Doctor & Dialogue

AI reviews your full script — pacing, plot holes, character development, dialogue quality. Paste a line and get 3 improved versions that sound more natural and cinematic.

Storyboard

Visual Storyboard Builder

Plan every shot visually. Create frames per scene with images, shot descriptions, action notes, dialogue references, and duration. Drag to reorder. Full grid view of your entire visual plan.

AI Image Generation

Generate storyboard images with AI. Describe the shot and get a cinematic frame instantly — no Photoshop, no stock photos, no cost. Powered by Pollinations AI.

16 Shot Types

Wide, medium, close-up, extreme close-up, over-shoulder, POV, aerial, low-angle, high-angle, tracking, pan, tilt, two-shot, insert, establishing, custom.

10 Transitions

Cut, dissolve, fade-in, fade-out, wipe, smash-cut, match-cut, jump-cut, iris, none.

Camera & Audio Notes

Add camera movement descriptions and audio/sound notes per frame for your DP and sound team.

AI Auto-Breakdown

AI reads your script and auto-generates storyboard frames — shot types, descriptions, transitions, and timing.

Video Auditions

Send Audition Sides

Type the lines you want talent to read, add director's notes, enter their email. They receive a professional invitation with a one-time recording link.

Talent Records on Camera

Talent sees the sides, allows camera + mic, records themselves reading. They can re-record unlimited times. No app download, no account needed — all in the browser.

Review, Tag & Rate

Watch audition videos, leave notes, rate 1-5 stars, tag as Callback, Shortlisted, Top Pick, or Pass. Filter by tags to find your favorites across dozens of submissions.

Collaboration

Cast Invites

Invite actors by email. They create an account, see their lines, and record their voice. Writers get notified when recordings are done.

Script Sharing

Share scripts with other writers as editor or viewer. Co-write with collaborators on the same project.

Line Comments

Leave director's notes on specific lines. Cast can ask questions. Collaborate on every word of the script.

In-App Messaging

Real-time chat with cast and collaborators. Read receipts, unread badges, availability status.

Re-Send & Bulk Invite

Resend cast invites with one click. Send bulk emails to your entire cast at once.

Script Attachments

Upload reference images, notes, research, and files to any script for your team.

Contracts & Legal

Digital Contract Signing

Send contracts to anyone by email. Recipients review and sign via a secure one-time link — no account needed. Track status: pending, signed, or declined.

7 Built-In Templates

NDA, Voice Recording Usage Rights, Work for Hire, Collaboration Agreement, Talent Release, Script Option, and Custom. Pre-filled with your name and today's date.

Custom Templates & Drafts

Create your own contract templates. Add, edit, and delete templates. Save contracts as drafts and send when ready. Resend reminders to unsigned contracts.

Business Tools

Marketplace

List your scripts for sale or license. Set price, license type (exclusive, non-exclusive, royalty).

Writer Profiles

Public profile with bio, credits, genres, and portfolio. Get discovered by producers.

Browse Scripts

Discover public scripts. Filter by genre. Search by title or writer.

Writers Directory

Browse writers by name, specialty, or bio. Find collaborators and talent.

Professional Email

@mywriters.life Email

Every writer gets a professional email address. Full inbox, compose, reply, forward.

Folders & Rules

Create custom folders. Auto-sort incoming mail with rules based on sender, subject, or content.

Email Signatures

Set a custom signature that appends to every outgoing email automatically.

Bulk Select & Delete

Checkbox select multiple emails. Delete, mark read/unread, or move to folder in one click.

Productivity

Live Word Count

See words, characters, lines, and estimated read time updating as you type.

Writing Goals

Set daily word targets. Track streaks. Progress bar and preset goals.

Global Search

Search across all scripts, dialogue lines, characters, and messages from one search bar.

Script Status Workflow

Track scripts through draft, review, final, and production stages.

Platform & Security

Two-Factor Auth

TOTP 2FA compatible with Google Authenticator. Protect your account.

Dark Mode

Toggle between warm cream and dark themes. Preference saved per user.

Mobile PWA

Install on your phone. Works offline. Responsive on any screen size.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Cmd+S to save, N for new script, ? to see all shortcuts. Speed up your workflow.

Password Strength Meter

Visual indicator on registration and settings. Weak, Fair, Good, Strong, Very Strong.

Notifications

Bell icon with unread count. Know when cast records, comments, or messages you.

Print Stylesheet

Print any script page and get a clean screenplay layout with no UI clutter.

Multi-Language

Interface available in English, Spanish, and French. Write scripts in any language.

Admin & Management

Admin Dashboard

Stats overview, user management, script management, email accounts, support inbox, announcements.

Announcements

Post site-wide banners. Info, success, or warning type. Toggle on/off instantly.

Activity Log

Track logins, script creation, deletions, and user actions with timestamps and IP addresses.

Support Inbox

Users submit support tickets. Admin reviews, replies, and resolves from the dashboard.

Production Planning

Scene Breakdown Report

AI analyzes every scene and extracts locations, cast, props, wardrobe, VFX, vehicles, and equipment. Table view with PDF export.

Shooting Schedule

Drag-and-drop scenes into shooting days. Set dates, locations, notes. Auto-shows cast needed per day. Multi-day production planner.

Call Sheet Generator

Create daily call sheets per script. Select scenes, auto-populate cast from dialogue, add crew with call times, and export as a print-ready PDF.

Production Budget

Track estimated and actual costs per script. 12 categories (Talent, Crew, Equipment, Locations, etc.). Mark items paid. Progress bar and category breakdown.

Script-to-Animatic

Auto-generate a rough animated preview from storyboard frames and AI voices. Canvas player with scene transitions, export to video.

Dailies Review

Upload raw footage tagged by scene. Review with timestamp comments. Mark takes as selected, alt, or rejected.

Table Read Recorder

Virtual table read with cast on video call. Script scrolls in sync. Record the session and export as video.

Advanced Writing Tools

Script Annotations

Click any line to add margin notes. Private or shared with collaborators. Yellow note cards appear beside the script. Perfect for revision notes.

Revision Tracking

Industry-standard colored revisions: Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Goldenrod, Buff, Salmon, Cherry. Export revision PDFs with colored pages.

Outline / Beat Board

Visual index card view of your scenes. Drag-and-drop to reorder. Color-code by storyline. Apply order back to your script.

Editor Keyboard Shortcuts

Tab cycles through element types: scene heading, action, character, dialogue, parenthetical, transition. Ctrl+S saves. Cmd+S on Mac.

Export & Analytics

PDF Export

Industry-format screenplay PDF. Courier 12pt, correct margins. Revision color pages supported.

Final Draft (.fdx) Export

Export as Final Draft XML format. Compatible with Final Draft and other professional screenwriting tools.

DOCX & HTML Export

Export as Word document or standalone HTML. Proper screenplay formatting preserved in both formats.

Writer Analytics

Daily word count charts, writing streaks, productivity stats, most active scripts. Track your progress over time.

Sharing & Talent

Public Listening Room

Share a link and let anyone hear your script performed with AI voices. No login needed. Perfect for pitching and sharing.

Talent Directory

Actors upload headshots, resumes, and reels. Searchable talent directory with skills and location filtering. Self-tape uploads for auditions.

Script Coverage Marketplace

Submit scripts for professional coverage. Get scored on logline, structure, character, dialogue, and marketability. Standard, Rush, and Premium tiers.

Storage & Files

Document Storage

Personal file manager with folders. Upload images, PDFs, documents, audio, video, and zip files up to 25MB each. Rename, move between folders, add notes.

Script Attachments

Upload reference images, mood boards, character sketches, and documents per script. Share with your cast and collaborators.

Bulk Script Import

Upload multiple .fountain, .fdx, or .txt files at once. All imported as separate scripts instantly. Single import still works too.

Free Screenwriting Tools

Screenplay Page Calculator

Enter word count, get page count, runtime, and three-act structure breakdown. Supports feature, TV, and short formats.

Character Name Generator

600+ names across 6 origins (American, British, Latin, Asian, African, European), 3 genders, and 6 genres. Click to copy.

Screenplay Formatter

Paste raw text and see it formatted in proper industry screenplay format instantly. Side-by-side live preview.

Scene Count Estimator

Enter target runtime and genre to get estimated scene count, average scene length, and act breakdown.

Dialogue-to-Action Ratio

Paste your script and get dialogue vs action percentage, character line counts, and balance analysis with tips.

AI Logline Generator

Enter genre, character, and conflict — AI generates 5 compelling loglines for pitching and development.

Resources & Learning

Screenwriting Glossary

39+ screenwriting terms defined — slug line, logline, beat sheet, cold open, V.O., and more. A-Z with examples.

Screenwriting Blog

Tips, tutorials, and industry insights. How to write dialogue, format screenplays, structure stories, and more.

Public Template Gallery

Free templates for Feature Film, TV Pilot, Short Film, Commercial, Podcast, and Web Series with format guides.

Developer & Integration

REST API

Full API for scripts, characters, and profiles. Create scripts programmatically. API key authentication.

Webhooks

Get notified when events happen — script created, cast recording, message received. HMAC-SHA256 signed payloads.

Public Pages

Help Center

Guides, tutorials, keyboard shortcuts, FAQ. Everything in one place.

System Status

Live checks on database, email, TTS, disk, SSL. See if everything is running.

FAQ & Contact

Comprehensive FAQ for common questions. Contact form for support requests.

Changelog

See what's new. Every feature update documented with dates.

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