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Automatic Screenplay Formatting

I would absolutely love to utilize Sudowrite for writing screenplays, but currently, it lacks the convenience of automatic formatting features. Screenplays require specific formatting and ample spacing, which can be incredibly frustrating for writers to manually handle. It would be immensely beneficial if the developers incorporated features akin to those found in Final Draft, Celtx, or other dedicated screenplay writing software. These programs offer the convenience of using the tab key to swiftly apply formatting for dialogue and action. Moreover, I firmly believe that implementing such a feature would attract a larger customer base, thus making it a sensible decision from a business perspective. I would have eagerly recommended Sudowrite to many of my fellow screenwriters had it possessed this crucial functionality.

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  • Aipaloviktory 1982

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    Jun 29

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    Merged request

    Dedicated Screenplay Mode and Formatting

    I want to be able to generate story ideas and write directly in screenplay format (with sluglines, dialogue blocks, etc.) within Sudowrite. Currently, I have to manually reformat prose, and while there is an outline preset in Canvas, a dedicated screenplay mode for the editor would be much more helpful for my workflow.
  • John Creson

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    Jan 27, 2025

    Add this in Style box

    Write/convert into Script format for a pilot Focus on creating dialogue subtext and strong action lines Cap all words associated with "sound" in the action lines. Tone: dark and silly Please write the following scene in Fountain screenplay format.

    But, you are also asking for something in the UI that would be really great to be able to turn on for interactive writing…