Scripts & Stories
Screenplay template
First ten pages — world, tone and character established. Plan it part by part, time it to the second, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.
Free to start — no account needed.
The structure · 10 parts
- 01Scene heading
- 02Action
- 03Dialogue
- 04Transition
- 05Montage
- 06Transition
- 07Scene heading
- 08Action
- 09Character cue
- 10Dialogue
The exact rundown this template opens with — rename, reorder and time every block.
Centerdraft is a free story-structuring tool. Build a screenplay block by block, reorder by drag, add timings and notes, then export to PDF, Word or Excel.
Frequently asked
How do you structure a screenplay?
A screenplay works well in 10 parts: Scene heading, Action, Dialogue, Transition, Montage, Transition, Scene heading, Action, Character cue, Dialogue. In Centerdraft you start from this outline, then drag, rename and time each part until it fits your story.
How many parts does a screenplay have?
This template has 10 parts. They're a starting point, not a rule — add, remove or reorder them freely.
Can I customise the screenplay template?
Yes. Every block can be renamed, recoloured, timed and annotated, and dragged into any order. When it's ready, export it to PDF, Word or Excel.
Is the screenplay template free?
Yes — you can build a screenplay and export it to PDF for free. Word and Excel export, watermark-free PDF and unlimited projects are part of Centerdraft Pro.
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