Writers Resources

Online AsifSound To Spelling Dictionary Online AsifSound To Spelling Dictionary- Input- abstract easy symbols of American word pronunciation. Output- corresponding spellings. Editor Editor- Proofreads text for grammar, spelling, style, and mechanics errors and problems ignored by major word processors' checking tools. Provides examples, explanations, and sugg… Grammarian Grammarian- Universal interactive grammar checking, spelling checking, dictionary, thesaurus, autocorrect, and autotype tool that works with virtually every program on your Mac co… iFinger Electronic Reference iFinger Electronic Reference- Software for Windows, which provides direct offline access to various commercial dictionaries and reference sources. Demos, detailed product informat… Grammar Slammer Grammar Slammer- Grammar reference in Windows Help file format. Shareware. Verbix Verbix- Software for conjugating verbs in modern and extinct languages, including English. Free to use online or pay for the downloadable version. Do Grammar Checkers Work? Do Grammar Checkers Work?- Critical report on the effectiveness of Grammatik V based on samples of essays by EFL students. Paper presented at EUROCALL. NoTypos.com NoTypos.com- Medical spell checker for Microsoft Word. For transcription, notes, reports, and anything medical. Free trial version. WhiteSmoke WhiteSmoke- Performs advanced grammar, style and spell checking in a single click. Available in several versions, including executive, creative and bio-tech. DubScript DubScript- A screenplay writing app for Android. Works with Fountain, Final Draft, HTML, and PDF. LetterBox LetterBox- Software creates properly formatted scripts and screenplays for movies, television, and stage. Keeps track of characters and locations, writer's notes and provides help… Movie Outline Movie Outline- Scriptwriting software for story planning, professional screenplay formatting, character development and simultaneous reference to successful Hollywood movies. Mac … Practical Scriptwriter Practical Scriptwriter- Script writing software that automatically formats scripts into recognized industry standard formats. Print and export enabled after registration. Windows. Celtx Celtx- Combines full-feature scriptwriting with pre-production support and also enables online collaboration. Scurvy Scurvy- This screenplay/scriptwriting formatting tool is a simple command-line tool for converting text files into proper script output. Scriptware Scriptware- Full featured word processor with spell check and formatting. Screenplay Outliner Screenplay Outliner- Helps organize and develop screenplay ideas and outlines in one place. Final Draft Final Draft- Screenplay formatting, screenwriting, script development. Montage Montage- Mariner Software provides several software products including screenwriting software exclusively designed for Mac OS X. Compatible with Final Draft and other popular edit… Story Companion Story Companion- A story creation tool. The site includes a free downloadable writing guide. Story Planner Story Planner- Save and edit online plans to outline stories, define structure, develop characters, write a log line, create a synopsis. Idea Cruncher Idea Cruncher- A simple program for Microsoft Windows that helps you organize ideas. Good for writing, brainstorming, to-do lists, outlines and other planning tasks. MacFlow/WinFlow MacFlow/WinFlow- Adaptable and intuitive flowcharting program. Import an existing outline from text directly into diagram mode. Allows for "nested" diagrams, i.e., placing shapes … Acta Acta- Free download of outlining software for Macintosh computers. The site provides background on the program and its uses. BrainStorm BrainStorm- Offers a Windows shareware textual outlining tool. Features a FAQ and general information about the software. Publish as HTML, in Word or PowerPoint. Ellen Sandler Ellen Sandler- Veteran writer and producer, shares her insider's guide to writing for television. Free Screenwriting Tutorial Free Screenwriting Tutorial- Charles Deemer's ground-breaking 1997 hypertext screenwriting tutorial is now online to celebrate Deemer's retirement as a screenwriting professor. Ov… The Academy of Film Writing The Academy of Film Writing- An online screenwriting forum created by screenwriter Max Adams to promote excellence in film writing. It features six of Max's online master screenwr… Irv Bauer Screenwriting Irv Bauer Screenwriting- Learn a practical approach to writing a screenplay with the key elements of the screenwriting craft. Courses take place in New York City and Spoleto, Ital… Just Screenwrite Just Screenwrite- Screenwriting workshops, from industry professional, Adam Coplan. ScreenwritingU ScreenwritingU- Online screenwriting classes. Free access to screenwriting articles, interviews, and videos. Gotham Writers Workshop - Screenwriting Classes Gotham Writers Workshop - Screenwriting Classes- Basic and advanced screenwriting classes offered online and in NYC by professional screenwriters New York Film Academy: Screenwriting New York Film Academy: Screenwriting- Intensive workshop for beginners. General information, fees, and dates. Kathryn Burnett Kathryn Burnett- Screenwriter, workshop facilitator, script consultant and playwright.  Screenwriting workshops. Euroscript Euroscript- Resources and articles in a blog. Offering screenwriting courses with personal feedback, classes, workshops and competitions covering screenwriting, screenplays, TV an… E-script E-script- Meeting place on the web for scriptwriters of all kinds. Online workshop. ETB Screenwriting ETB Screenwriting- Laurie Hutzler online courses. Screenwriting tips and advice for scriptwriters looking to improve plot and character development for scripts in film, television… Jeff Kitchen's Screenwriting Seminar Jeff Kitchen's Screenwriting Seminar- Hollywood screenwriting seminar with individual hands-on development sessions and state-of-the-art tools for the dramatist. Screenwriters Utopia Screenwriters Utopia- Providing market information, interviews, articles and workshops. Truby.com Truby.com- John Truby offers professional training in screenwriting. Course details, software, store, and links. Screenwriting Workshops by Glenn Benest Screenwriting Workshops by Glenn Benest- Private screenwriting workshops in Los Angeles by Award-Winning screenwriter Glenn Benest. Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434 Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434- Screenwriter, Lew Hunter, offers workshops. Includes dates and information for upcoming Indian Summer Writer's Colony. Embryo Films Embryo Films- Sydney-based film production company offering screenwriting workshops around Australia. Alpha Scripts Alpha Scripts- Dedicated to teaching the basics of scriptwriting. Topics include character creation and pitching your script. Writers Guild of America, East Writers Guild of America, East- Eastern branch of the labor union, promoting and protecting the professional and artistic interests of writers in the motion picture, television, r… Writers Guild of Canada Writers Guild of Canada- WGC represents professional English-language screenwriters in Canada. Television, movie, radio and digital platforms. International Affiliation of Writers Guilds International Affiliation of Writers Guilds- To address the globalization of the entertainment industry and improve the working conditions of professional film and television writ… International Screenwriters Association International Screenwriters Association- The ISA is an informational resource and networking hub for all screenwriters. American Screenwriters Association American Screenwriters Association- Non-profit organization supports writers through educational seminars, screenplay competitions, script critique service and industry contacts. Dallas Screenwriters Association Dallas Screenwriters Association- A non-profit organization providing monthly meetings featuring professional screenwriters, scene readings, workshops, seminars, and networking op…