- Home
- Screenwriting Software
- TalkingDraft
TalkingDraft
Los Angeles
What it is
TalkingDraft is screenwriting dictation software for screenwriters and playwrights who want to draft dialogue and action by speaking. During dictation, number keys 1–9 label dialogue speakers and 0 marks action lines. Its free outliner includes story-structure guides and a beatsheet calculator, while outlines and transcripts can be downloaded as text files for import into screenwriting software. The maker lists compatibility with Final Draft, Fade In, WriterDuet, Highland, Trelby, ArcStudio, StudioBinder, Squibler, Storyist, and other screenwriting apps. Standard transcription runs in the user's browser without sending audio to an external service; premium transcription is handled by a vendor under a contractual data-processing opt-out. The maker says writing and audio are not used to train AI and that data is encrypted in transit and stored in separate isolated systems. The free plan includes standard transcription and the outliner, but limits users to three stories before requiring a referral link to unlock more. Premium plans include 99% transcription accuracy, with monthly access at $9 a month and yearly access at $79 a year. The product is available on the web and mobile browsers.
For and against
For
- Number keys label speakers and action during dictation.
- Free outliner includes story guides and a beatsheet calculator.
- Outline and transcript exports are available as text files.
- Standard transcription runs in the user's browser.
- Premium plans list 99% transcription accuracy.
Against
- Free tier is limited to three stories before a referral unlock.
- The offline desktop version is still in development.
- Transitions and parentheticals must be added in another app.
The verdict
TalkingDraft pairs dictation with speaker labeling, an outliner, and text exports for screenwriting workflows. Writers should note the free story limit and that transitions and parentheticals are left for later editing.
Who it suits
TalkingDraft suits screenwriters and playwrights who want to dictate an initial draft and export text for use in screenwriting software. Its outliner may also help writers working from story structures or beatsheets.
Plans and prices
Free
Unlimited standard transcription · up to 3 stories, then referral required · free outliner · beatsheet calculator
Read 15 Oct 2026 · talkingdraft.com
100 extra premium minutes
100 minutes · about 50 pages · 99% accuracy · pro punctuation
Read 15 Oct 2026 · talkingdraft.com
300 extra premium minutes
300 minutes · about 150 pages · 99% accuracy · pro punctuation
Read 15 Oct 2026 · talkingdraft.com
500 extra premium minutes
500 minutes · about 250 pages · 99% accuracy · pro punctuation
Read 15 Oct 2026 · talkingdraft.com
Premium monthly
99% accuracy · improved punctuation · 10x processing speed · unlimited stories
Read 15 Oct 2026 · talkingdraft.com
Premium yearly
99% accuracy · improved punctuation · 10x processing speed · unlimited stories
Read 15 Oct 2026 · talkingdraft.com
Pay-as-you-pro: 100 extra minutes
99% transcription accuracy · pro punctuation · 10x faster processing
Read 9 Oct 2026 · talkingdraft.com
Pay-as-you-pro: 300 extra minutes
99% transcription accuracy · pro punctuation · 10x faster processing
Read 9 Oct 2026 · talkingdraft.com
Pay-as-you-pro: 500 extra minutes
99% transcription accuracy · pro punctuation · 10x faster processing
Read 9 Oct 2026 · talkingdraft.com
On the record
- AI data policy
- The maker says user speech, writing, recordings, scripts and outlines are not used to train AI models.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The maker describes the product as designed for screenwriters and playwrights who want to create first drafts quickly by dictating scenes.talkingdraft.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Audio playback
- Recorded scene audio can be replayed in the app and downloaded from its audio player.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Authentication security
- Authentication uses Google Firebase, with short-lived session tokens, server-side validation and no TalkingDraft-held passwords.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Beatsheet calculator
- The beatsheet calculator adjusts target lengths for story sections, sequences, acts and beats.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company founder
- Stage 32 identifies Fred Gooltz as the founder of TalkingDraft.com and describes him as a playwright, screenwriter and development coordinator.stage32.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company location
- TalkingDraft’s footer says it is made in Los Angeles, and its terms specify Los Angeles for mediation and legal venue.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Desktop status
- A desktop application using local speech-to-text without internet is described as forthcoming and available through a waitlist.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Editing scope
- The maker says transitions and parentheticals are left for users to add in their screenwriting or polishing app.talkingdraft.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Export
- Users can download an outline or transcript as a text file for import into screenwriting software.talkingdraft.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Export format
- The help center instructs users to download TXT files and import them into applications such as Final Draft, Fade In and WriterDuet.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- TalkingDraft documents a Parsable Script Format for exchanging story data with third-party software and backing up stories locally.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Flexible casting
- Character names can be saved and reused across scenes, with scene-specific speaker assignments.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Documented import or export guidance covers Final Draft, Fade In, WriterDuet, Script Studio, Highland, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Trelby, ArcStudio, StudioBinder, Squibler, Storyist and Scenarist.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The help page lists support for English, Spanish, Hindi, Norwegian, Japanese, Russian, Dutch, Ukrainian, Tamil, Swedish, Chinese, Taiwanese, Portuguese, Danish, Polish, Turkish, French, German, Indonesian, Korean and Italian.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The terms explicitly state that the client software is not open source and may not be duplicated or modified.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: editing scope
- The help center says substantial polishing, including transitions and parentheticals, is intended to happen in another screenwriting application.talkingdraft.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: formatting omissions
- Stage 32 advises omitting transitions, parentheticals and location slugs during dictation so they can be handled later.stage32.com · read 15 Oct 2026
