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Final Draft, the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays, combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained, easy-to-use package. There is no need to learn about script formatting rules – Final Draft automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards as you write. Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style.



• 100% Cross-Platform Compatible: features operate identically on either Windows or Macintosh platforms.

• Import Export: files from any word processor can be imported easily, no need to re-type your script. Export to multiple file formats (including PDF) to easily and securely share scripts with anyone.

• Script Registry: Final Draft is a preferred file format and the only scriptwriting software with an authorized agreement with the WGAw online registry service.

• Production Features: Handles production functions with ease, including scene numbering, A and B pages, multiple revisions, character sides and specialized reports.

• Tagger: A separate application that enables you to break down Final Draft scripts into their various elements and export them into any scheduling software.

• ScriptCompare: Dynamically compares two scripts and highlights any changes, allowing you to easily see the differences from one file to the next.

• Templates: Over 50 television show, movie and stageplay templates are included, complete with characters and locations.

• Format Assistant: Checks your script for common formatting errors, such as missing dialogue, extra spaces, carriage returns and blank elements.

• ScriptNotes: Pop-up windows which can hold ideas, notes, suggestions or scene fragments without taking up space onscreen.

• CollaboWriter: Write, edit and discuss a script with other Final Draft users in real time, over the internet, anywhere in the world.

• Text to Speech: Have your script read back to you by assigning different voices to your characters. It’s like having a live script reading in your computer.

• Ask the Expert: Ask the Expert: An interactive problem-solver with legendary screenwriting teacher Syd Field, television writer Larry Brody, playwright Jon Dorf and WGAw’s The Creative Rights Handbook.

Final Draft™ Software / 10-week Workshop - $130 Savings Offer
Register for a 10-week workshop and you can purchase Final Draft at the special student rate of $159 (plus shipping) - a savings of $130 off the regular price for the software. To order, call Gotham at 1-877-974-8377 or register online for a class in Screenwriting, Playwriting, TV Sitcom Writing or TV Drama Writing.  You can add Final Draft at the special student rate when you fill out your registration form.


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