Sci-Fi Author Neoul Shim Releases 'Scenario Master': Google Docs Screenplay Plugin
Scenario Master standardizes fragmented script formatting for TV dramas, films, and stage plays via lightweight Google Docs syntax, enabling real-time previews
On October 7, 2026, sci-fi novelist and creator Neoul Shim released 'Scenario Master' (시나리오의 거장), a Google Docs extension and web-based viewer designed to resolve the fragmented formatting issues common in scriptwriting for TV dramas, films, and theatrical plays.
Image source: 심너울 (@neoulneoul) / X
Scriptwriting often suffers from inconsistent layout requirements across production companies, broadcasters, and writing competitions, forcing creators to spend significant time manually adjusting line breaks, character indents, and dialogue blocks. Scenario Master addresses this by pairing the collaborative environment of Google Docs with a lightweight syntax parser that interprets written text and renders it into standard script formats automatically.
Syntax-Driven Writing with Real-Time Script Viewing
The core design of Scenario Master decouples raw text input from final layout presentation.
- Lightweight Syntax Parsing: Writers input dialogue, scene numbers (S#), stage directions, and character names into Google Docs following simple syntax rules, which the viewer interprets in real time.
- Instant Layout Verification: Authors can preview their formatted screenplay immediately in the web viewer without having to manually adjust tables or margins.
- Collaborative Cloud Writing: By leveraging Google Docs as the authoring surface, multiple writers, directors, or editorial staff can write, edit, and review the same screenplay simultaneously while maintaining unified formatting rules.
Direct Export to HWPX and PDF Formats
The tool provides export capabilities tailored to standard document requirements in Korean media and theatre production.
Scripts previewed in the viewer can be exported directly to HWPX (Hangul Word Processor standard format) and PDF. This allows writers to transition from collaborative draft editing in Google Docs to finalized submission files required by local studios, broadcasters, or contest submissions without manual reformatting.
Google OAuth Security Verification and Usage Notes
Scenario Master has completed official Google OAuth security verification, allowing users to connect their Google accounts securely when linking documents to the service.
Because the viewer relies on specific formatting syntax defined by the extension, users must follow the documented syntax rules inside Google Docs for scripts to render correctly. As an independent tool developed by an individual creator, writers should verify the exported document against any bespoke formatting guidelines specified by individual production companies or contest organizers.
Sources
- Scenario Master Web Service: Scenario Master Official Site
- Neoul Shim on X (@neoulneoul): Scenario Master Release Announcement