Smooth Screenplay Writing
I wanted to share a fantastic free online tool for crafting your screenplays.
Formatting these things has always been a nightmare for me because I am not that good with word processing programs. I always screw up templates and style sheets. But at www.fivesprockets.com all those woes vanish with their clear and intuitive typing window. All you have to do is pick the specific formatting you wish from drop down boxes as you type (ex: dialogue, action, transition, etc.) and all the spacing is automatically done for you.
And that's just one great feature! I especially like the "beat sheet" that keeps you on track for the pacing of your story. It reminds you where the hooks and twists should fall by page count, and keeps your story from meandering. There is also a section where you can upload your storyboards which I look forward to trying out.