PC Magazine
Software Review
June 11, 1999
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Dramatica Pro

Like screenwriting guru John Truby's program Write a Blockbuster, Dramatica Pro is a well-developed creative-writing system for the serious writer, and we found it the most fully detailed of the reviewed products. But not everyone will want to take the time to learn to use it, and its high price could prove a deterrent to all but the most dedicated. Dramatica Pro's goal is to ensure that your story will not miss essential elements that draw readers in; it's especially useful for fixing plot holes and weak characters.

The on-screen Query System takes you through the creation of a story of any length via a question-and-answer approach. Along with the questions are explanations and theory, as well as lots of context-sensitive examples. For instance, a feature called Story Engine tracks the relationships between your characters and your plot; any changes you make are reflected in the rest of your story.

The included manual is detailed, and on-screen help is extensive, with tutorials and the text of a book, Dramatica: A New Theory of Story.

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Based on theories and materials developed by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley
Dramatica is a registered trademark of Screenplay Systems Incorporated. Patent #5,734,916; #6,105,046