The Screenwriting Planner is a free 13-page printable PDF for screenwriters planning scripts. It includes logline & premise, three act structure, character profiles, scene outline and locations, in A4, US Letter and a hyperlinked digital version. Every page is undated, so you can start on any day and print as many copies as you need.

Write your screenplay one beat at a time with this screenwriting planner. Shape the logline and three act structure, build characters, outline scenes, log pages, rewrites and submissions.

What's inside the screenwriting planner

  • Logline & Premise
  • Three Act Structure
  • Character Profiles
  • Scene Outline
  • Locations
  • Writing Log
  • Contests & Submissions
  • Rewrite Notes
  • Notes

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All 13 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.

  • 1. Cover
  • 2. This Planner Belongs To
  • 3. Contents
  • 4. Logline & Premise
  • 5. Three Act Structure
  • 6. Character Profiles
  • 7. Scene Outline
  • 8. Locations
  • 9. Writing Log
  • 10. Contests & Submissions
  • 11. Rewrite Notes
  • 12. Notes
  • 13. Thank you page

Who this screenwriting planner is for

This planner is for screenwriters developing feature films, TV pilots and short films. It suits film students, aspiring writers entering contests and working writers juggling several projects. Strong scripts start with a clear logline and solid structure, and this planner helps you build both before you write a single page. It also suits writing partners, since the outline and notes keep both writers working from the same plan.

How to use your screenwriting planner

Write your logline. Map the structure by acts. Build characters and outline scenes. List locations. Track writing sessions and page counts. Record submissions to contests and producers, and keep rewrite notes. Read your script aloud or with friends before each rewrite, and note what landed and what fell flat on the rewrite notes page. Save every draft with a date.

Formats included

A4 PDF

For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).

US Letter PDF

For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).

Digital PDF

Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.

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Screenwriting Planner questions

Is there a logline page?

Yes. Look for the "Logline & Premise" page in the 13-page screenwriting planner. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.

Can I outline scenes?

Yes. Look for the "Scene Outline" page in the 13-page screenwriting planner. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.

Can I track contest submissions?

Yes. Look for the "Contests & Submissions" page in the 13-page screenwriting planner. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.

Is the Screenwriting Planner really free?

Yes, the Screenwriting Planner is completely free for personal use. Download the 13-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. Matching bundles on our Etsy shop are optional and paid; this single planner stays free.

What size is the Screenwriting Planner?

The Screenwriting Planner comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 13 pages.