I've been using FD for a couple years now, and I'm constantly seeing comparisons made between them. Claiming either one or the other is better. Opinions? I'm trying to decide whether it would be an investment to change. I don't have many faults with FD at the moment, though I have some issues every once and a while.
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I've been using WriterDuet and can recommend giving it a try. There is a free version, so I'd suggest signing up and taking it for a test drive. Coming from FD it may seem like it's lacking in features (there is a pro/paid version with more) but the key is if you really use/need/miss those features?
Did you pay money for your copy of FD? If so may as well use what you paid for, otherwise it be a poor investment on your part.
I did pay money for it, and I get the new updates for it when it comes out. Thanks for your thoughts Chris!
Use whatever you have now. Spent $$ on classes and important stuff. Make $$$$ from Writing. Then, buy whatever software or hire an Assistant to type.
Awesome advice Dan!
I used writer duet on Windows 10 - the paid version of duet - and I found it hard to use and glitch. the writer I was working with, however, loved it. I think once it's out of beta, it could be great but not there yet. if you're writing with someone else and are rewriting together, duet can be very helpful. if you're just writing yourself, I'd stick to FD.
The grass is always greener... Stick with what you have. There's no real reason to spend more money. FD is a great program. Duet may be also, but there's no need to jump onto every new piece of software. Maybe there will be a reason in the future, but for now, there's no pressing need. FD is an excellent program
If you do break in you'll probably have to go back to using FD since you would have to work with outer people. I don't know anything about the other program but there is no program out there that will make someone a better screenwriter or make more money doing it. I wouldn't invest money in another one since you already have FD which is considered the industry standard.