Storyist
| Developer(s) | Storyist Software |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 2.2 / April 2010 |
| Operating system | Mac OS X, iOS |
| Platform | Macintosh, iPad |
| Type | Screenwriting software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | Storyist Website |
Storyist is a creative writing application for Mac OS X and iPad. Tailored for novelists and screenwriters, it provides a word processor, a cork board with support for index cards and photos, an outliner, and a project manager.
Features
Word Processing
- Support for headers, footers, style sheets, 2-up editing, and mirrored pages.
- Automatic manuscript and screenplay formatting.
- Text Inspector for quick editing of formatting, style, and page settings.
- Support for comments, bookmarks, and Wiki links.
- Automator Action-based text plugins that extend application functionality.
- Full-screen editing mode.
Story Development
- Cork board with support for photos and index cards.
- Collage view to visualize the relationships between story elements.
- Color-coding outliner.
- Customizable plot, character, and setting sheets.
Project Management
- Project view to keep all project-related writing organized and accessible.
- Import and export support for popular file formats, including RTF, .doc, .docx, HTML, and Final Draft.
- Automator workflow support to handle routine import and export tasks like smart quote conversion and style replacement.
- Export ePub-formatted eBooks.
- Synchronization between Mac and iPad via Dropbox.
See also
- Screenwriting software
- Word processors