Get Started

Getting Started with Yavanika

Creating Your Account

Begin your journey by clicking the “Get Started” button on our homepage. You’ll see options to sign up and create your account.

  1. Sign Up with Email
    • Enter your name, email address, and password in the provided fields.
    • Click “Sign Up” to complete the process.
    • Once registered, you'll be taken directly to your Project Dashboard, where you can create and manage your projects with ease.
  1. Sign Up with Google
    • Click “Continue with Google”.
    • Select your preferred Google account, and you’re in!

Now that you're set up, head over to your dashboard and start crafting your next masterpiece. Happy writing!

Profile and Projects

Starting a New Project

  1. Select the Add Project IconAfter signing in, you'll land on your Project Dashboard. To start a new project, click the “+” icon located at the top-right corner of the dashboard. This will take you to the Project Creation Page.
  2. Enter Project Details on the New Project Dashboard, you'll see options to fill in:
    • Project Name: Give your project a title.
    • Logline: Write a quick, one-line summary of your project.
    • Synopsis: Provide a more detailed description of your project. You have the option to write a logline and synopsis for your project. Later and These can also be edited afterwards as desired.
  1. Submit Your ProjectOnce you've entered all the necessary details, click “Submit” to finalize your project creation.
  2. View and Manage Your ProjectsAfter submission, you'll be redirected back to your Project Dashboard, where your new project will be listed. Here, you can:
    • View: See your project's title, logline, and synopsis at a glance.
    • Edit: Make changes to your project's details as needed.
    • Delete: Remove the project if it's no longer needed.
  3. To begin writing, simply click on your project's title to open the editor.

Renaming Your Script and Editing the Logline/Synopsis

To update your project's title, logline, or synopsis in Yavanika, follow these steps:

  1. Access the Edit Option:
    • On your Project Dashboard, locate the project you wish to modify.
    • Click on the pencil icon associated with that project.
  2. Make Your Changes:
    • A window will appear, allowing you to edit the title, logline, and synopsis fields.
    • Update the text as needed.
  3. Save Your Updates:
    • After making your changes, ensure you save or confirm them to update your project details.

This process enables you to keep your project's information current and reflective of any developments or changes in your script.

Beginning to Write

When you create a new project in Yavanika, it starts with a sample page formatted for your reference. To begin crafting your script:

Clear the Sample Text:

  • When you open a new project, you'll notice some sample text formatted for your reference. To start fresh:
  • For Windows Users: Press Ctrl + A to highlight all the text, then hit Backspace or Delete to remove it.
  • For Mac Users: Press Cmd + A to select everything, then press Backspace or Delete to clear it out.

Start Writing Your Script:

  • As you begin typing, Yavanika intuitively predicts the next block type you might need—be it a Scene Heading, Action, or Dialogue—to make your writing flow seamlessly.
  • If you want to switch to a different block type, simply use the block selector in the top menu bar or press the Tab key to cycle through the options.

Navigate Back to Your Project Dashboard:

If you need to return to your Project Dashboard while editing, simply click on your project's name at the top of the editing page. This will take you back to your list of projects, where you can manage and organize your work.

Creating and Editing Your Title Page

In Yavanika, your script begins with a pre-generated title page that includes placeholders for essential information. To customize it:

  1. Access the Title Page:
    • Open your script in the editor.
    • The title page is the first page of your script, displaying a pre-formatted template with placeholders for your screenplay's title, writer's name, address, and other details.
  2. Edit the Title Page:
    • Click on the title page within the editor to make changes.
    • Modify the placeholders with your specific information:
    • Screenplay Title: Enter the title of your screenplay.
    • Writer’s Name: Input your name.
    • Address: Add your contact information.
    • Additional Details: Include any other relevant information.
  3. Return to Script Editing:
  4. After updating the title page, click on the editing tab (titled with your script's name) to continue writing your script.

Editing Your Project

To modify an existing project in Yavanika, follow these steps:

  1. Access Your Project:
    • Log in to your Yavanika account.
    • On your Project Dashboard, locate the project you wish to edit.
    • Click on the title of the project to open it.
  2. Edit Your Screenplay:
    • Upon opening, you'll be directed to the screenplay editor, where you can continue writing or make changes to your script.

Note: Yavanika automatically saves your progress, ensuring that your work is preserved up to the last point of editing. This feature allows you to focus on your creative process without the need to manually save your work.

To export or publish your work

  1. Click on the "File" tab in the taskbar above your script editor.
  2. Select "Export" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Choose "Export as PDF".
  4. In the export settings, select your preferred layout options.
  5. Click "Export" to generate the PDF file.
  1. Access the Publish Feature:
    • Click on the "File" tab located in the taskbar above your script editor.
    • From the dropdown menu, select "Publish".
  2. Generate a Unique Link:
    • In the Publish section, click on "Generate Unique Link".
    • A unique link will be created, which you can share publicly to allow others to view your project.
  3. Delete the Generated Link:
    • If you wish to remove the published version, click on "Delete Generated Link".