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What is Plotbot? — Plotbot is a social screenwriting tool. While Plotbot can be used by single writers to work alone on their projects, Plotbot's features are aimed at encouraging collaborative writing...
11 months ago
Does Plotbot own anything I write? — Nope. It’s all yours. We only own the stuff we write ourselves. You can set a copyright for your project when you create it.
a year ago
How do I invite a friend to my project? — If your project is private, there are lots of ways to invite your friends. On your project home page, you'll see an "invite URL". Copy that link and send it to your friend however...
2 weeks ago
Font size — Is there a way to make the font size bigger? I find it's quite a bit smaller than most screenplay font and this could really come in handy for me since I'm using this program for a...
2 weeks ago
How do I join an invitation? — I have been invited to join a screenplay but when i log in i cannot locate where to access the invitation.
2 weeks ago
Private Projects — By default, Plotbot projects are publicly viewable, and will show up in Project Search. In Project Settings, you can set the participation level of members who join your project, to...
1 month ago
How do I import my screenplay? — You can import a screenplay from anywhere you've written it. On your project home page, click the "import" link in the right-hand menu. You'll see a textfield where you can paste...
1 month ago
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2 months ago
Screenplay Elements — Elements are the individual building blocks of your screenplay, and are broken down into three major types: the slugline, action, and dialogue. Sluglines Sluglines tell you...
2 months ago
How do I delete my account? — We do not currently have a way for writers to delete their own account, but if you send us your email with your username via a contact message , we'll happily deactivate your...
7 months ago
How do I leave a project? — If you want to leave a project, you'll see a link on that project's home page reading "leave project." Click that link to confirm your decision--and you're out of the project. You...
8 months ago
Restoring Previous Versions of an Element — Plotbot displays the number of versions of an element to the right of the text. Clicking on this link or the change indicator will open up a view of all previous versions of an...
8 months ago
Your Sandbox — Your sandbox is a private mini-screenplay where you can learn how Plotbot works. It’s the first thing you see when signing up with Plotbot, and walks you through creating the major...
9 months ago
Changing Elements — Clicking on any element reopens it for you to edit. Any changes you make are saved as a new version of the element. Clicking an element open gives you the option to delete an...
9 months ago
Hey! Something's Wrong! Who Do I Tell? — You can get in touch with us at the contact page. Or, while we're in this testing phase, you can click on the little link at the bottom of each page to submit a bug or an idea....
10 months ago
Transitions — You know, CUT TO:, FADE TO:, JUMP TO: - how do I input a transition?
11 months ago
Using the screenplay tool — The Screenplay is at the very heart of Plotbot, and the reason you’re probably reading this right now. Plotbot’s in-browser screenplay tool is essentially screenwriting software...
11 months ago
Rewriting — One of the best features about Plotbot is that you can keep track of all of edits made to your screenplay, including who made them and when they were made. To edit an element, just...
11 months ago
Can I import the screenplay I've been working on in another program? — Update: YES. Please read this entry No, not yet. This is something we are working toward. If you'd like to register your support for this feature, please post a reply. You...
12 months ago
Typing Flow and Elements — Plotbot wants you to find typing your screenplay to be an easy, intuitive experience. You should be able to type without lifting a hand for your mouse. To this end, Plotbot will...
12 months ago
How do I change my password — If you've forgotten or would like to change your password, follow this link and we'll send you an email that will let you reset it.
a year ago
How do I delete my project? — At the bottom of your project settings page, you'll see a "Delete this project" button. You'll only see that button if your project does not have any members. If your project does...
a year ago
Facebook: connecting your account — You can now log into Plotbot using your Facebook account. If you sign out of Plotbot, when you sign in again you'll see a Facebook button which will allow you to connect your account...
a year ago
Outline — The Outline is your screenplay's treatment. This is where you let your readers and fellow writers know what your screenplay is about - a summation of all that is to come. Your...
a year ago
Project Settings — By following the Settings link from your Screenplay’s Project Home Page, you’ll see there are many more options for customizing your project and setting some ground rules. You...
a year ago
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