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Description
In Highland, the emphasis is on the text itself, allowing you to bypass concerns about margins or formatting. Simply dive in and begin typing—don’t hesitate, just start. Maintain a blank line between paragraphs for clarity. When introducing a character, use UPPERCASE for their name, followed by their dialogue on the next line. With the Live Margins feature activated, Highland will take care of the indentation for you. If you need to include a parenthetical note, just place it within parentheses. Additionally, Highland automatically identifies scene headings such as INT. and EXT., along with transitions like CUT TO. After using certain character and location names, Highland will even suggest them for you in future entries. To see how your script looks, simply tap the Preview button or navigate to View > Go to Preview. You’ve now effectively conquered 90% of screenwriting with Highland. Notably, Highland 2 pioneered the inclusion of Gender Analysis, providing valuable insights into the representation of male and female characters in your narrative. This tool not only tracks how often characters speak but also measures the actual word count attributed to each gender. This feature can be instrumental in ensuring diverse and balanced storytelling.
Description
yWriter is a specialized word processing tool that organizes your novel into chapters and scenes, allowing you to maintain focus on your creativity while managing your progress. It does not generate your story, provide plot suggestions, or engage in any creative functions on your behalf. Designed by an author rather than a marketer, yWriter7 is available for free, but users are encouraged to register if they find it beneficial. For those just starting their first novel, yWriter might feel excessive, as typing in a standard word processor seems sufficient. However, once you accumulate around 20,000 words, you might find yourself overwhelmed with missing scenes and chapters, scattered notes, and an array of characters, locations, and plot details that require earlier references, which can quickly become chaotic. As you continue to expand your manuscript to 40,000 or even 80,000 words, the complexity can grow exponentially, contributing to the frustration that leads many novice writers to abandon their projects. This highlights the importance of having a structured approach to writing, especially for longer works.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Coin Metrics
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Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
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Free Version
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No price information available.
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
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Mac
Yes
Linux
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Chromebook
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Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
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Live Training (Online)
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In Person
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Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
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In Person
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Vendor Details
Company Name
The Quote-Unquote Company
Founded
2006
Website
highland2.app/screenwriters.php
Vendor Details
Company Name
Spacejock Software
Founded
2004
Country
Australia
Website
www.spacejock.com/yWriter.html
Product Features
Screenwriting
Alternate Dialogue / Lines
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Collaboration Tools
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Import PDF / Documents / Files
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Insert Images
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Notes
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Outlining
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Speech to Text
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Tagging / Filtering
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Track Changes
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Version Control
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