Your screenplay, formatted like a pro.

The simplest script editor online. Write scenes, dialogue, action and transitions, all formatted correctly, automatically. Free to start.

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Everything you need to write your script

Industry-standard formatting

Scene headings, action lines, dialogue, parentheticals and transitions, all formatted exactly how the industry expects.

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For students

The tool your English teacher wishes existed.

Writing for a media studies project, a drama class, or just because you love film? Draftly gets the formatting right so you can focus on the story.

Coursework draft
EXT. SCHOOL GATE — DAY
The bell rings. Nobody moves.
MR HALL
Page one is due Friday.
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Year 10 — Drama
6 writing
Aisha K.
Ben L.
Chloe P.
Dev R.
Esme T.
Finn W.
For drama clubs & hobbyists

You have a story to tell. Let's get it on the page.

From pantomimes to short films, amateur plays to passion projects, draftly gives you the formatting tools the professionals use, at a price that makes sense for everyone else.

Village hall pantomime
INT. CASTLE HALL — NIGHT
DAME TROT
(to the audience)
Oh yes he is!

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