Formatting interrupts the scene
Choose scene, action, character, dialogue, parenthetical, or transition. The page takes screenplay shape as you write.
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From first idea to shoot-ready script
Write scenes, shape the story, discuss changes, and prepare your screenplay for the next stage in one workspace.
The familiar friction between an idea and a shoot
The story gets lost in a long file
Arrange scenes into acts and storylines. Return to the structure to check the rhythm and order of events.
“Final version 7” is not final
Save named revisions, discuss the text in comments, and lock scene numbers before handing the script to production.
Character ties live only in your head
Build a character map with family, partner, and custom ties. For a series, note what changes for a character in each episode.
Write the scene. Let the page take shape.
The editor keeps the text, scene breakdown, and page navigation together. Focus on action and dialogue instead of fixing indentation after every change.
- Screenplay paragraph types
- Autosave and named revisions
- Comments beside the text
See the scene and the whole story
Build acts and storylines, reorder scenes, and see how the story fits together. The structure stays connected to the screenplay.
CHARACTERS
A family tree and a map of conflicts
Connect characters and switch between the family tree and the complete relationship map. Each tie has a type or direction; each character has a card and an episode note. This fictional story makes it easier to see.
SAMPLE STORY · “THE 06:10 FERRY”
The night before a new bridge opens, engineer Vera finds a crack in its support. Closing it leaves the hospital across the river with one old ferry. Her father runs it. Her sister’s husband signed off on the bridge.
father father sisters partners disputes sign-off
This example shows relationship types. In the editor, you create your own characters, ties, and notes.
An idea does not have to become a scene yet
Write a logline, synopsis, and beats. Rearrange story turns and connect them to acts and scenes when you find the right order. The screenplay text stays put.
Check the story before the next draft
Reports show scenes, locations, and character dialogue. The activity map shows where someone speaks or is listed in a scene without dialogue. Estimated runtime helps plan scope, but it is not the film’s actual duration.
When the draft is ready, pass it on
Check the pages and scene numbers, then export the screenplay in the format the next stage needs.
PDF · DOCX · FDX · Fountain · Markdown · JSON
Start with the scene you have been meaning to write
Create a project and open the screenplay editor in Time-Notes.
11 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions
About the draft, the characters, and handing it over.