Final Draft

What do you like best?

This is hands down the best TV writing software I have used. I do not know any production company or major Hollywood Studio that I have worked with in the last decade that does not use Final Draft. The software is intuitive and easy to use. Adding notes to the document in a discrete manner makes it very valuable when there are more than one person implementing notes. I would recommend it without question, if you're ever serious about TV writing, then get Final Draft !

What do you dislike?

It's not possible to convert from a word document. Some small production companies do not work with Final Draft and it's not possible to write in Final Draft and then save the formatting into a word document. It would be good to add this feature. It is almost impossible (and a great waste of time) to format a script in a word document. Having this possibility (to convert from Final Draft to Word) would certainly facilitate my work as a writer, as well as the production work of smaller companies.

Recommendations to others considering the product:

Do not hesitate!!

What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?

The input of notes from various partners on a script if the feature that is the easiest to use. It is really helpful as you can see who placed a note and when, in a collaborative and easy-to-see way. The notes do not limit the readability of the script.