Story Structure Software

[mteverest]

Thanks, Al.  Your mention of Save the Cat! is good enough.  It was one of the books that I had reserved at my local library and is now actually ready for pick-up.  If I like the book, I might get the software.  Although, I believe, it was that book that got the "too rigid, too strict with the rules" comment from a reader on Amazon.  We'll see how I'll like it.

Oh, one feature I would like my story software to have is a database of ideas for character traits, possible scenes/actions/scenarios, etc.  I know that's probably cheating but I think they would come in handy whenever I'm stuck.  But it probably falls more under screenplay, not the story, if that makes sense.

Thanks again,
Ever

[uncle_al]

Ever,

There are as many brands of "story structure software" as there are developers to write them.

It's a totally subjective decision whether to use some, or which one to choose.

I either use plain 3X5 index cards, a la Blake Snyder, or I try to outline with a legal pad and a pen.

(BTW, Blake Snyder now has story structure software out, too... it's in the "Story Structure Software" section of the main menu, under Save the Cat! -- the title of his book, which I have, and found quite helpful.)

Al B.

[mteverest]

All the while, I'd been focusing on screenwriting software.  I had no clue there was this other breed called "story structure software".

Does a screenwriter absolutely need one?  Or is it highly recommended?  Which one is the most popular?  I know, popularity doesn't necessarily mean quality.  I just want to have an idea as to which one(s) to look at first.  Or if you have recommendations, I would love to hear them.

Thanks,
Ever