Seriously, is there any application, either web based or desktop, that keeps your writing safe if you want to use a laptop? Or are we going back to typewriter or what I'm using now - a fountain pen. If one wants to be prolific - and I can be - it's great to be able to get the thoughts on the page faster.
Screenwriting : Classic question in cybersecurity era: What do you use to write? by Malian Jasmine Lahey
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i use celtx, and it's been awesome so far. What do you mean by "security"?
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Do you mean like if you lose your laptop? I keep my files in Microsoft's OneDrive. I can access it from any device with Wifi (iPad, iPhone, laptop, desktop, etc.). They automatically backup and virus scan files. So, I don't have to worry about my files going missing.
Ronika, by security, I mean that no one can read the story until I am ready to make it public. I find that publishing a story - especially if its powerful - without consent or reciprocal exchange of value such as money, is an experience of violation towards the writer.
Chris, thank you for your suggestion, I will look into it!
Gary, your statement is a case in point - all myths hold a grain of truth and that is what gives them the power to captivate a large audience.
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I use Final Draft and that seems fine, plus they have a way to register your screenplay with WGA (west or east) linked into the newer versions of the software. I'm not too sure about novel/novela format (although Final Draft does have varying formats for just straight writing too). Getting a writing program that is native to your computer is imperative, although I'll always send a copy to my GoogleDrive (incase of hard drive crash) as well as keeping a USB with all my literary shenanigans.
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I use Fade In program. You can use it for free, but after the tenth page, you will see a sign every ten minutes asking you to purchase the program, and of course, you can ignore it, but it is annoying for the writer, so you will have to buy the program in the end. But for me, I find it a really good program it's contains a lot of properties that enable you to arrange the script in a good way that is easy for you to review.
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I use WriterDuet which backs up for me. I export to PDF often as a method of version control (I’ll also print them out - on occasions).
WD has a auto save function which is great. Plus the latest version enables me to send the save to two locations. Such as WD and Google Drive.
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Final Draft is okay and version 11 lets you upload photos but version 10 is what I normally use cos had technical glitches/teething problems with 11. Saving to PDF is best way to send out cos only that one particular version goes out into the ether. (There are a few programmes where if one sample is sent via email the recipient can access “See All” icon top left corner.) I don’t save to the cloud in case I press the share icon by accident but ALWAYS save on USB stick.
Thanks for all your help, I appreciate you!
fountain pen!!! lol I use writerduet.com it's free, stored in the cloud. I download now and then just in case it crashes. If the internet dies we're all screwed anyway. I trust it.