Writers Dreamkit 4 [commercial]

[Tami]

As the beginner's version of Dramatica Pro, the Writer's DreamKit is a proven software program designed by writers for writers -- a complete step-by-step fiction writing system designed for the aspiring writer. The Writer's DreamKit StoryGuide handholds you from initial idea all the way through to completed narrative treatment, inspiring you and supporting you along the way.

License: $59.95 USD save $6.00 with electronic download

It's like having a successful author as your writing partner, sitting by your side and mentoring you!

* Structure your Plot
* Illustrate your Story
* Create Scenes
* Develop your Characters

The End Result-Gain deeper insight into your story with the Writer's Dreamkit's StoryGuide and detailed reports. Export your story treatment -- containing the scene-by-scene narrative plot synopsis (novelists) or treatment (scriptwriters) -- into your favorite word processor for further rewriting.

Features:

The Writer's DreamKit Desktop
This is where your new story starts! The Writer's Dream Kit desktop has eight tiles which make up a "home base" from which to begin writing. These eight tiles give you access to all of the tools in the program.

The DreamKit StoryGuide
A step-by-step interactive StoryGuide leads you through the creation of your story. Everything you need to go from concept to completed story will be covered as you build the dramatic elements for your novel, screenplay, short story, etc.

The Story Engine
The Story Engine contains every dramatic element necessary to create a complete story. Make a change here and instantly see the impact on your story's characters, plot, and theme. You can also watch the impact of each selection you make as it causes other answers to be filled in.

Build Characters
Assign motivations for all the characters in your story. You can also see a graphical representation of how your characters relate to one another. There are dozens of icons from which to choose.

The Character List Window
The Character List window contains icons for all the characters in your story. From this window you can access a variety of tools for creating perfectly suited characters for your story.

The Reports Window
When you have completed your storyform, the Writer's DreamKit software immediately composes reports about your story. This Story Guide Report lists all of the appreciations that make up your story's skeleton. The variety of DreamKit reports gives you specific feedback to prepare you for writing any part of your story.

Scene Creation
Here's where you weave together all the parts of the story you've developed. Determine how elements of character, plot, and theme will be revealed to your audience over time. Illustrate how they'll show up in the story by assigning them to the specific Scenes, Acts, or Chapters that combine to make up your story's outline, treatment, or plot synopsis..

The Theory Guide Window
The Theory Guide provides a quick way of learning the Dramatica Theory of Story. The Guide enhances your knowledge of the theory with tips for implementing it as you use the Dramatica Writer's DreamKit.

Amazing Export for Movie Magic Screenwriter
Users of Movie Magic Screenwriter can import their Writer's DreamKit story treatment directly into a formatted script. All character names and descriptions, scene headings, and scene descriptions are formatted automatically-you're up and running on your first draft.

The End Result
Gain deeper insight into your story with the Writer's Dreamkit's StoryGuide and detailed reports. Export your story treatment -- containing the scene-by-scene narrative plot synopsis (novelists) or treatment (scriptwriters) -- into your favorite word processor for further rewriting.

System Requirements:

Windows (WDK v4.0)

* Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT & XP
* 8 MB RAM
* 20 Megabytes of Hard Disk Space
* CD-ROM drive

Macintosh (WDK v4.1)

* PowerPC G3 or greater
* OSX 10.2 or greater (10.3 or greater recommended)
* 128 MB RAM
* 30 Megabytes of Hard Disk Space
* CD-ROM drive

Free Add-on:

The Writer's DreamKit Story Wizard is a new free add-on for Windows users. It allows for easier access to the Structure Templates or existing story files.

NEW FEATURES IN 2.0

* Easy access to the example files.
* New Search feature.
* Most Recently Used List of Story Files. (Windows XP and 2000 only)


REQUIREMENTS

Writer's DreamKit 4.0 must already be installed.