Quick Start

Learn the basics of Linearscript in a few minutes.

Linearscript is built for writers who want to see the whole story while writing the details. You can plan your screenplay on a visual timeline, divide it into acts, write scene by scene in Focus Mode, keep notes attached to scenes and export a clean screenplay version when you are ready.

Create or import a project

Start from a blank screenplay or import an existing PDF draft.

Build your timeline

Arrange your story visually across ACT I, ACT II and ACT III.

Use a beat guide

Add a story structure guide to compare your pacing.

Open a scene in Focus Mode

Click a scene to write without the full timeline getting in the way.

Format screenplay blocks

Choose whether each block is action, character, dialogue or another screenplay element.

Add scene notes

Keep reminders, links and attachments connected to the right scene.

Share and collaborate

Invite collaborators or approve access requests from the Share menu.

Export your screenplay

Create a clean export with title page, timeline, beat guide and screenplay pages.

Watch the demo video

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Demo video placeholder Watch the demo video or hover over a step to see how each feature works.

Quick tips

Click a scene on the timeline to open Focus Mode.
Use Ctrl + scroll to zoom the timeline.
Use scene colors to separate storylines, moods or characters.
Keep notes in scene notes instead of writing reminders into the screenplay.
Use Export when you want a clean reading version.

Ready to write?

Create a new project or return to your dashboard and start building your screenplay.

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