Origin Draft Writer Survey

Minimize the time it takes to find and reference a piece of research (e.g., an image, a note, a location detail) while writing

Minimize the time spent switching between my research/notes and my script document

Maximize the ease of storing and organizing research material (images, PDFs, web links, character photos) in one centralized place

Maximize the flexibility of visually brainstorming and connecting ideas (like using index cards, whiteboards, or mind maps)

Minimize the effort required to link research material directly to specific scenes, characters, or locations in my script

Maximize the ease of building and maintaining complex world details for fantasy, sci-fi, or period pieces (locations, timelines, rules)

Maximize the ease of visually structuring and re-structuring my story beats, plotlines, and acts

Minimize the effort required to keep my outline and script synchronized when I make changes to either one

Maximize the ease of tracking multiple plotlines (A-plot, B-plot, character arcs) simultaneously across my story

Maximize the ease of applying proven structural models (Save the Cat, Hero's Journey, Three-Act Structure) to validate my story

Minimize the time and effort required to rearrange scenes or beats and see the impact on my overall structure

Maximize the speed of identifying structural problems in my script (e.g., late inciting incident, underdeveloped subplot, pacing issues)

Minimize the likelihood of losing work due to a software crash, sync error, or computer failure

Maximize the ability to write in a distraction-free, aesthetically pleasing environment that keeps me in flow state

Maximize the accuracy and industry-compliance of screenplay formatting without manual intervention

Minimize the time required to jump to a specific scene, character appearance, or location in a long script

Maximize the ability to write across multiple devices (desktop, laptop, tablet) without file transfer hassles

Maximize the visibility of writing progress metrics (page count, scene count, daily word count, time spent writing)

Minimize the time spent collating and organizing notes from different people and different file formats (PDFs, emails, text messages, voice notes)

Maximize the ease of tracking which stakeholder (producer, director, exec) gave which specific note

Maximize the ease of identifying and resolving conflicting notes from multiple stakeholders (e.g., Producer wants X, Director wants opposite)

Maximize the ability to privately categorize notes (e.g., "Actionable," "Discuss," "Ignore," "Already Fixed") without stakeholders seeing my decisions

Maximize the speed with which I can convert approved notes into an actionable to-do list linked to specific script pages or scenes

Minimize the effort required to track which notes have been implemented and which are still pending

Maximize the ease of inviting readers to leave inline comments on specific lines or scenes without needing them to own expensive software

Minimize the political friction of managing stakeholder expectations by documenting who requested which changes and when

Maximize my confidence that I can experiment with a major rewrite (new plotline, character changes) without compromising or losing my main draft

Minimize the time it takes to identify ALL the differences between two separate drafts of my script (line-by-line comparison)

Maximize the ease of selectively merging specific changes from an experimental draft back into my main draft (cherry-picking the good ideas)

Minimize the confusion of tracking multiple versions with meaningful labels instead of cryptic file names (Script_v4_final_FINAL_new.fdx)

Maximize the ease of restoring a specific scene, dialogue, or character detail from an older version without affecting the rest of my current draft

Maximize the visibility of my script's complete history (all changes, timestamps, and who made them) without cluttering my workspace

Maximize my ability to prove when I wrote something (timestamped proof of authorship for copyright protection)

Maximize the ability to co-write with another writer in real-time (like Google Docs) without losing work or experiencing conflicts

Minimize the cost barrier of sharing my script with collaborators (they shouldn't need to purchase expensive software to read or comment)

Maximize the granularity of permission control (e.g., some people can edit, some can only comment, some can only read)

Maximize the clarity of seeing who changed what when collaborating asynchronously (not in real-time)

Minimize the friction of sharing my script with a simple link (no file attachments, downloads, or format conversion required)

Maximize the ability to work offline and have my changes automatically sync when I reconnect (for remote locations or flights)

Minimize the manual effort required to maintain a series bible (the app should automatically track characters, locations, props as I write)

Maximize the ease of querying my story (e.g., "Show me all scenes with Character X," "Where is this prop mentioned?")

Maximize the ability to visualize and track character arcs across a TV series (multiple episodes or seasons)

Minimize the effort required to ensure continuity (character details, timeline consistency, prop tracking) across long-form or episodic work

Maximize the ease of sharing a living series bible with a writers' room team so everyone has access to the same source of truth

Minimize the effort required to create a visual pitch deck from my script (logline, character bios, synopsis should auto-populate into templates)

Minimize the risk of my pitch materials becoming outdated when I revise my script (changes should automatically update the pitch deck)

Maximize access to professional, customizable pitch deck templates designed for film/TV industry standards

Maximize the ease of exporting pitch materials in multiple formats (PDF, PowerPoint, web link) for different submission contexts

Minimize the time and effort required to update my script breakdown, schedule, and budget after making script revisions

Maximize the accuracy of automatically identifying and tagging all production elements (cast, props, wardrobe, vehicles, special effects)

Maximize the speed of generating an intelligent shooting schedule from a locked script (grouping by location, time of day, etc.)

Maximize the visibility of how script changes impact my production budget in real-time (as a writer-producer or indie filmmaker)

Maximize the ease of exporting specialized reports for different departments (cast list, location list, prop list, costume breakdown)

Maximize compatibility with industry-standard production tools and workflows (importing/exporting to scheduling and budgeting software)

Minimize the time and complexity of managing script revisions during production (automatic colored page tracking per industry standards)

Maximize the certainty that all cast and crew members have the latest script version (push notifications, auto-updates, or read receipts)

Maximize the clarity of showing exactly what changed between script revisions (highlighted changes, change logs) for on-set teams

Maximize the ease of comparing an original script and its translation side-by-side with synchronized scrolling

Maximize the ability to document cultural adaptations and localization notes (why a joke was changed, idiom substitutions) for international productions

Minimize the effort required to prepare scripts for ADR/dubbing (dialogue timing, character cues, translation alignment)

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