About this project
FountainFormat exists because learning Fountain syntax shouldn't require digging through scattered documentation. When I built CoffeeDraft, I realized writers needed a single, well-organized reference — something they could bookmark and return to whenever they forgot how to format a transition or dual dialogue.
The site covers the complete Fountain specification with clear examples for every element: scene headings, action, character names, parentheticals, dialogue, transitions, and the trickier bits like centered text, lyrics, and notes. Each section shows both the plain text input and the formatted output side by side.
Beyond syntax, FountainFormat catalogs the tools available for Fountain writers — editors, exporters, and integrations across platforms. The goal is to be the starting point for anyone who wants to write screenplays in plain text.
Features
- Complete Fountain syntax reference with visual examples
- Side-by-side input/output demonstrations
- Curated list of Fountain-compatible tools and editors
- Quick-reference cards for common formatting patterns
- Mobile-friendly for on-set or on-the-go lookup
The Companion to CoffeeDraft
FountainFormat and CoffeeDraft work together. When you're writing in CoffeeDraft and need to check how to format something, FountainFormat has the answer. When you're browsing FountainFormat and want to try the syntax, CoffeeDraft is one click away.
Building both sites gave me deep knowledge of the Fountain specification — knowledge that now powers the parser engine shared across my writing tools.