Create or import a project
Start from a blank screenplay or import an existing PDF draft.
Quick Start
Learn the basics of Linearscript in a few minutes.
Linearscript is built for writers who want to see the whole story while writing the details. You can plan your screenplay on a visual timeline, divide it into acts, write scene by scene in Focus Mode, keep notes attached to scenes and export a clean screenplay version when you are ready.
Build your timeline
Arrange your story visually across ACT I, ACT II and ACT III.
Use a beat guide
Add a story structure guide to compare your pacing.
Open a scene in Focus Mode
Click a scene to write without the full timeline getting in the way.
Format screenplay blocks
Choose whether each block is action, character, dialogue or another screenplay element.
Add scene notes
Keep reminders, links and attachments connected to the right scene.
Share and collaborate
Invite collaborators or approve access requests from the Share menu.
Export your screenplay
Create a clean export with title page, timeline, beat guide and screenplay pages.
Create or import a project
Create a new project from the dashboard by entering a title and pressing Create. If you already have a finished screenplay PDF, you can import it instead. Linearscript will try to detect the title, writer, scene headings, characters and dialogue, then place the scenes evenly on the timeline. PDF import is a starting point, not a final formatting guarantee. Always check the imported scenes before continuing.
Click a step to keep this explanation visible.Quick tips
- Click a scene on the timeline to open Focus Mode.
- Use Ctrl + scroll to zoom the timeline.
- Use scene colors to separate storylines, moods or characters.
- Keep notes in scene notes instead of writing reminders into the screenplay.
- Use Export when you want a clean reading version.
Ready to write?
Create a new project or return to your dashboard and start building your screenplay.