Notes from the workbench.
Writing craft, open file formats, and the philosophy behind building distraction-free tools.
Fountain Syntax, Plain and Simple
A human-friendly Fountain cheatsheet with real examples. Write screenplays in plain text and let ActOne and Fount handle the formatting.
The Best Free Screenwriting Software for Windows 11
Looking for a free screenwriting app that feels native on Windows 11? See what actually works well and why ActOne is built for Windows.
Import Your Script Without Retyping It
Move FDX, Fade In and Fountain files into ActOne in two clicks. Keep your formatting and keep writing in plain text.
Offline Writing, Still Matters
Why keeping your screenplay as local Fountain files beats living in a browser tab, and how ActOne and Fount protect your creative sovereignty.
Why Linux Screenwriters Deserve Better Tools
Why Linux has fewer native creative tools, what a Linux Fountain editor should provide, and how ActOne and Fount bridge the gap.
Best Screenwriting App for Indian Languages
What screenplay software needs to support Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, and other Indic languages with correct complex script rendering.
Best Free Screenwriting Software for Windows, Linux & Mac
A complete comparison of top free Fountain screenplay editors including ActOne Screenplay, FountTUI, WriterSolo, Beat, and Highland 2.
Welcome to iyal.ink
Why we are building open, local-first tools to give screenwriters back their freedom, privacy, and creative focus.