Screenplay
Syd Field's foundational book on the art and craft of screenwriting.
Resources for
Screenwriters
Books, apps, and other must-haves for your toolkit.
Books
Writing the Pilot
William Rabkin's guide to conceiving your series and writing the pilot.
Save the Cat
Blake Snyder's game-changing approach to screenplay structure.
The Hollywood Standard
The ultimate screenplay formatting and style guide by Christopher Riley.
The Writer's Journey
Christopher Vogler's comprehensive theory of story structure.
Story
Robert McKee's in-depth exploration of storytelling principles.
SceneWriting: The Missing Manual for Screenwriters Paperback
Chris Perry and Eric Henry Sanders' guide to mastering the art and craft of writing compelling scenes for your screenplay.
Software
Arc Studio Pro
A cloud-based, feature-packed screenwriting tool with real-time collaboration and seamless integration.
- Real-time collaboration
- Outlining tools
- Cloud-based
Celtx
An all-in-one pre-production suite that combines screenwriting, storyboarding, scheduling, and budgeting tools, making it suitable for various types of media projects.
- Pre-production suite
- Storyboarding integration
- Scheduling/budgeting
Scrivener
A versatile writing application that provides a comprehensive environment for organizing research, notes, and documents, with a focus on long-form writing projects, including screenplays.
- Organization tools
- Customizable templates
- Distraction-free mode
Blogs and Podcasts
Draft Zero Podcast
Screenwriting podcast by writers Chas Fisher and Stuart Willis .
JohnAugust.com
The official site of screenwriter and author John August .
Go Into the Story
Official screenwriting blog of The Black List .
Competitions
The Academy Nicholl Fellowships
The Academy's international screenwriting competition.
Shore Scripts
Industry-leading contests and coverage.
Slamdance Competition
Slamdance's features, pilots, and shorts screenplay contest.
