![]() ![]() Lastly, working in text makes it easy to quickly line up and identify changes between different versions of a script. This allows the writer the convenience of quickly reverting to a previous version of their text based on date or content changed. ![]() That is, they only save the changes to the original text file, not the text file itself. nightcrawler-001, nightcrawler-002, nightcrawler-003, and so on), versioned text files save the delta of each update. Instead of having to constantly resave your screenplay under a new name (e.g. Those familiar with Git or Subversion will recognize the benefits and power of writing this way. In addition, working with text files allow you the option of versioning your screenplay. They will never render themselves useless the moment bloated screenwriting software goes the way of print publications and cassette tapes. Besides granting the writer the option of choosing which editor they love the most 1, working this way insures a text that will stand the test of time. The key to his life of constant writing lies in the use of simply formatted text files that can be opened and edited on any device at any time. The only obstacle is finding a common file format that will work anytime and anywhere. With today's technology and inter-connected devices, the storyteller can practice their craft anytime and anywhere. Last week's article encouraged writers to always be writing. By returning to a simpler time, writers return to the essence of their art. Restrained by their own nescience, these writers miss out on a truly rapturous experience waiting for them with a tool they already own. To many, modern day screenwriting involves a set of Benjamin Franklins and a proprietary file format.
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