Storyist Software
Tutorials
Storyist for Screenwriters
An introduction to the screenwriting features of Storyist. Covers script formatting, outlining, storyboarding, story sheets, full-screen mode, and workspace management. Read »
Publishing on Amazon.com
Learn how to create a Kindle editions of your novel, screenplay, or non-fiction work, and how to make it available for sale on Amazon.com. You'll also learn some of things you might want to consider when preparing your work for publication, including how to preview your Kindle edition before publishing it. Read »
Creating ePub for iPad
Learn how to export your manuscript or screenplay as an ePub file and how to use iTunes to transfer it to iPad so you can read it using the iBooks application. You'll also learn some of the things you might want to consider when preparing your work for export and how to use the hooks that Storyist provides to give you fine grain formatting control if you want to edit the HTML and CSS content in a finished ePub file. Read »
Editing Final Draft Files With Storyist for iPad
Like Storyist for Mac, Storyist for iPad can import and export Final Draft FDX files. Storyist for iPad takes it a step further by letting you edit FDX files directly. Here's how... Read »
Installing Your License Code
After you purchase Storyist, you receive your license code with your receipt. Normally, installing your license code is as simple as clicking "Enter License Code" at the trial dialog entering your name and code. If that doesn't work for you, read the following for answers to frequently asked questions. Read »
Formatting a Novel Manuscript
In the standard format, section text is double-spaced, left-aligned, and set in a 12-point Courier font. The first line of a paragraph is indented one half inch, or 5 characters, from the margin. The margins are set so that there are 25 lines per page, with each line having a maximum of 60 characters. Read »
Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo
"What are you writing this year?" It's the question on everyone's lips at the regional NaNoWriMo kickoff parties. The answer, even among seasoned NaNoWriMo veterans, is often "I don't know." So if you don't know either, relax, you're in good company. And read this howto guide for tips on getting ready for NaNoWriMo. Read »