Scriptyard
A spatial story-planning tool for screenwriters and story creators
About Scriptyard
Scriptyard is a spatial story-planning tool for screenwriters and story creators. Arrange cards and backgrounds on an infinite canvas to map characters, locations, scenes, and story structure, then export the result as Markdown, Fountain, or Final Draft. The official page says it is completely free, needs no login, cloud service, subscription, or ads, and does not store content on the server, emphasizing privacy during story planning.
Best for
Best use cases
Organizing characters and locations
Planning scenes
Planning story structure
Outlining before writing
Features
Infinite canvas
Arrange cards and backgrounds on an infinite canvas.
Story element mapping
Map characters, locations, scenes, and story structure.
Multi-format export
Export to Markdown, Fountain, or Final Draft.
Privacy-focused
No login, cloud service, subscription, or ads, and content is not stored on the server.
Pros
- Completely free
- No login, cloud service, subscription, or ads
- Content is not stored on the server
- Supports export to multiple writing formats
Cons
- No cloud saving; content is not stored on the server