Getting Started with WriterDuet

Quick-Start Video Guide

Watch our 90-second tutorial covering the basics of WriterDuet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBHcplg5jYY

Set Up Your First Project

Outlining a new idea or continuing a beloved saga? Creating a project in WriterDuet is a breeze!

1. Create an account if you haven't already.
2. Start a new project from scratch or import an existing file from another program.
3. Choose your desired template (screenplay, stageplay, book, graphic novel, and more).
   1. You can change your template at any time.

Learn Formatting Basics

WriterDuet formats everything for you automatically, but understanding the different line types (Scene, Action, Character, Dialogue, etc.) can help your writing flow more smoothly.

• New to screenwriting? Check out our How to Format a Screenplay blog article.
• Writing in a different medium? Follow our template guides for details and video tutorials on how to best use each line type for your specific project.

Get to Know the Layout

WriterDuet gives you the flexibility to organize your projects and customize the app's interface in a way that best suits your personal writing workflow.

• Become familiar with managing your projects and documents in WriterDuet.
• Customize your workspace to better fit your needs and preferences.

Connect with Other Writers

Need to bounce ideas off of someone as you're writing or get feedback before moving on to the next draft?

• Join the conversation on Reddit's Screenwriting subreddit where you'll find other screenwriters in the WriterDuet community who can offer guidance and encouragement.
• Share a ReadThrough link of your script instead of a PDF to easily collect feedback from multiple people in one place.

Next Steps

Now that you're writing like a pro, here are a few tools to consider to take your writing to the next level:

• Collaborate — co-write and communicate with other writers, producers, and directors in real time.
• Proofread — use ScreenplayProof to polish your script.
• Export — download your work when you're ready.