Want to finish that screenplay? This writing tool for screenwriters is on sale for 77% off.

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By TEAM COMMERCEMashable Deals2019-01-02 10:00:00 UTC

They say a craftsman is only as good as their tools. In that case, then a screenwriter is only as good as their screenwriting program.

For Jim Uhls (writer of Fight Club) and Christopher Ford (writer of Spiderman: Homecoming), it’s called WriterDuet.

A simple and intuitive screenwriting software, it has all the bells and whistles you would expect from a powerful writing tool but without the over-complexity. And right now, you can get it at the Mashable Shop for only $99.99.

However, we’re throwing in an additional 19% discount because we believe in your dream of writing the next great screenplay that will give Aaron Sorkin a run for his money. Just be sure to include the code NEWYEAR2019 at checkout to drop the price to just $80.19.

Here are a couple of reasons why it stands out:

Real-time collaboration

The very name of the app — WriterDuet — already suggests its synergistic nature. Initially intended to cater to writing partners, it allows multiple writers to work on a screenplay in real time. You can insert multimedia notes on any part to input your comments, and you can chat via text, audio, or video to create your own virtual writer’s room. If you have a Ben Affleck to your Matt Damon, you’ll appreciate the many collaboration opportunities this software provides.

Offline access

If you’re the type of writer who isolates themselves at the edge of the earth to work, good news: WriterDuet works without Wi-Fi, even saving your work whether you’re online or offline. And as soon as you connect to the Internet, it syncs your progress in a way that doesn’t disrupt what your collaborators have done.

Industry-standard formatting

Imagine a high-profile agent getting their hands on your manuscript, only for them to notice that it follows an incomprehensible format. Yikes! The story you’ve worked on for months, or maybe even years, will be immediately tossed into their reject pile before they even flip to the second page.

WriterDuet is the antidote to that. It automatically formats any type of script writing — from TV to films to stage plays — to satisfy the industry standard. That way, you won’t have to waste your time formatting and you can devote all your time to actually writing.

Revision tracking

The app keeps track of every single word or line written, rewritten, or deleted, as well as who did what, and when. Every possible version of your screenplay is stored, allowing you to revert to previous iterations whenever you want.

Idea bank

Have a character or subplot that doesn’t have a place in the script yet? You can save them for later with the Graveyard feature. Despite the bleak name, you’re not necessarily killing the idea; you’re merely stowing it away for future use. With a simple shortcut, you can transfer lines to the graveyard, which is a dump of sorts for discarded or saved story elements.

Typically $239, you can get a lifetime subscription to WriterDuet today for only $99.99 — a savings of 58%. If you key in the code NEWYEAR2019 at checkout, the price will go further down to $80.19.