4 Best Free Linux Script Writing Tools

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 7, 2012

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“Script writing software is not designed to make writing
judgments such as avoiding the use of cliches, jargon, and
journalese, nor does it help with the rhythm and balance of the
piece. Instead this type of software concentrates on helping the
writer to present the text in an appropriate format.

“If you have your heart set on writing a Broadway script, a
Hollywood screenplay, or a best selling novel, good script writing
software will save precious time. Unfortunately, there is currently
a miserly selection of mature, open source script writing software
available for Linux. The heavyweight in this category of software
is Final Draft, a professional, industry-standard screen writing
application. However, it is commercial software and not available
for Linux. However, the Linux community has still mustered some
credible open source alternatives. “


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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