Monthly
One device$2.99/ month
- 1 device
- All updates included
- Cancel anytime
Screenwriting software for Windows
A smarter screenplay editor.
Offline by design.
A smooth, focused screenplay-writing tool built for independent writers — professional or hobbyist. SceneMason handles the formatting and workflow while your screenplay stays on your own computer.
Offline writing. Local files. Room to think.
01 / WRITE
Keep the words moving.
Screenplay elements and keyboard shortcuts that follow your writing rhythm.
02 / FIND
Know your way around.
Scenes, characters and locations, connected to the page you’re working on.
03 / FORMAT
Industry-standard formatting, automatically.
Move from scene headings to action, character cues, dialogue and transitions without taking your hands off the keyboard. SceneMason applies the screenplay formatting as you write.
04 / KEEP
Your screenplay stays yours.
Write locally, work offline and keep your screenplay off the cloud. Automatic backups and recovery copies quietly protect the draft in the background.
01 / The writing
Stay in
the scene.
Move from a scene heading to action, a character cue, then dialogue. SceneMason handles the element formatting while you work out what happens next.
SceneMason remembers your characters and locations and suggests them as you type. INT./EXT., DAY/NIGHT, transitions and character suffixes are all available directly from the keyboard.
Built-in offline English spellcheck highlights potential mistakes and offers suggestions while you write. Your screenplay stays on your computer.
- Scene
- Alt + S
- Action
- Alt + A
- Character
- Alt + C
- Transition
- Alt + T
ON THE PAGESCENE 01
FIND YOUR PLACENAVIGATOR
02 / The bigger picture
See the whole screenplay.
Keep it organized.
Jump to any scene, follow a character’s appearances, or see the locations your story returns to. The Navigator keeps even a long screenplay organized and easy to move through.
- Scenes, characters, locations.Three views of the same screenplay, with search and filters. Scene Cards add a compact visual overview, with headings and action previews for quick navigation.
- Revise with context.Find & Replace, character rename and Previous/Next character navigation.
- See the shape of the draft.Script Health keeps words, pages, scenes and session statistics nearby. Explore character, location, dialogue and action statistics — without judging your writing.
03 / WORKSPACE
Choose how you write.
F11
Focus Writing
Hide the Navigator and writing bar. Keep editing, with the screenplay in front of you.
Ctrl + Shift + R
Read Mode
Step into fullscreen, read-only mode. Escape returns you to Draft and your previous window.
Light or dark. Optional typewriter scrolling. Your writing environment.
04 / Your work, kept close
Your screenplay belongs
on your computer.
Write offline. Save locally. A cloud writing platform doesn’t have to sit between you and your draft.
A file you can keep.
Choose where your .sm screenplay lives. Open it again from Recent, and keep writing on your computer.
Your work never gets locked away.
If your subscription ends, your existing screenplays remain yours. You can still open them, read them and export them to PDF.
Safety in the background.
Atomic saves, rotating local backups and quiet recovery copies help protect the work between drafts.
A screenplay you can share.
Export a PDF with page numbers and an optional watermark when it’s time for someone else to read.
Your screenplay content stays local. An internet connection is required for initial activation and periodic subscription verification; normal writing works offline between checks.
A simple subscription
One SceneMason.
Two simple plans.
Both plans include the complete application and all updates. Choose based on billing and device count.
Try SceneMason free before you subscribe. No separate download required.
Native desktop software for Windows.
Annual
Best value$24.99/ year
- 2 devices
- All updates included
- Save 30% compared with monthly
Save $10.89 against 12 monthly payments.
Choose the plan that works for you.
Does SceneMason work offline?
Yes. SceneMason is offline-first. Initial activation requires an internet connection, and SceneMason periodically verifies your subscription. You can write offline for up to five days after the last successful verification.
Where are my screenplays stored?
SceneMason saves local .sm files in the folder you choose on your computer. Local recovery copies and backups provide additional protection; they don’t replace your manual saves.
Does SceneMason upload my screenplay?
SceneMason’s writing workflow keeps screenplay content on your computer and does not require cloud screenplay storage. License verification communicates with Lemon Squeezy separately and does not send your screenplay content.
What happens if my subscription ends?
On a previously activated installation, you can still open, read and navigate existing screenplays and export them to PDF. Editing and creating screenplays require an active subscription. The same read/export mode applies if online verification is overdue.
How many devices can I use?
The Monthly plan supports 1 device. The Annual plan supports 2 devices. Both include the same screenplay-writing tools.
Can I cancel, and are updates included?
You can cancel your recurring subscription. Both plans include the complete application and all updates. Choose based on billing and device count. Billing details are available at checkout.
SceneMason can check for new versions and securely download updates when you choose to install them. Downloading and installing an update always requires your approval.
Which platforms are supported?
The initial release is a native Windows desktop application. No macOS or mobile version is being offered.