StoryProject 4.2 is a professional story development tool for writers of novels, plays, and screenplays.
The program’s powerful features are detailed in the accompanying documentation.
The documentation is as follows:
Read Me - the file you’re reading
Manual - StoryProject explained
Advanced Notes - further ideas to help you succeed
License - your legal agreement regarding StoryProject
Quick Start - gets you started in five minutes
The Maltese Falcon Outline - a sample file
The sample file is based on John Huston’s 1941 faithful film adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s classic novel, and is provided here for educational purposes. I claim no rights to the story, which is the property of its copyright owners.
StoryProject supports Balloon Help: press Command-? to toggle it on and off.
Do not move or change the name of the program or any of its accompanying files and folders, or StoryProject will not work correctly. The StoryProject Folder itself can be renamed and placed anywhere you like.
System Requirements
StoryProject 4.2 is compatible with all Apple Macintosh computers running System 7 or greater, and runs native on PowerMacs. (68040 or better processor is recommended.) System 7.5 or greater is required for importing and exporting Note Pad contents. Text-to-speech system software, Speech Manager or MacInTalk, is required for the “Speak Text” command. The memory partition of the program (set through the Get Info dialog in the Finder) must be set to at least 1500K, or at least 2500K to run in color. (The program ships with the partition set to 3000K. PowerMacs may require a minimum setting of 3000K.)
Shareware Fees
To reduce the cost of distribution and keep its price at a minimum, StoryProject is distributed under the shareware system.
You are free to evaluate it for 31 days without restrictions. During the evaluation period, a registration reminder appears at startup and printouts end with a reminder too. If you fail to obtain a license for its continued use beyond the evaluation period, you will be able to use the program’s story development tools for further evaluation, but you will no longer be able to save, export, copy, or print your work. (You will be able to export existing story files if you make no changes to them in StoryProject.) Once registered, StoryProject will be fully functional and reminders will no longer appear.
WARNING: Do not change the system date to beat the 31 day limit. If you do, you may lose your evaluation period. Re-installing the program will not help.
If you wish to continue using StoryProject beyond the evaluation period, you must obtain a license by paying the shareware fee.
There are two types of license:
Single User - $30
For private individuals using StoryProject on a single computer at home.
Site - $210
For organizations using StoryProject on any number of computers within an area of one hundred miles (160 kilometers) in radius.
How can I pay?
Payment is handled by Kagi, a safe and reliable payment service for shareware authors. You can pay by cash, check, credit card, invoice, or First Virtual. Avoid First Virtual because they delay payment to Kagi by 91 days. If paying by check, the check must be in US dollars, drawn on a US bank. For most customers outside the US this is not an option, but they can pay by credit card, or by cash in one of 33 currencies.
You can transfer your payment to Kagi by telephone, fax, email, or post, depending on your payment method. Avoid paying over the phone, because this incurs an additional processing charge. Use email, fax, or post.
Whatever your payment method, use the Register program that is bundled with StoryProject (in the Documentation folder) to fill out the payment form. You can launch Register from within StoryProject: choose “About StoryProject…” from the Apple menu and click the Register button.
The Register program is designed to make the payment process as foolproof as possible. You should have no trouble using it and can turn on Balloon Help for assistance. As you choose your payment options, follow the instructions the program displays.
When you have completed the Register form on screen, click the Print or Copy button. (Print for posting or faxing, Copy for emailing.) Register will output the form to the printer or clipboard. This will include Kagi contact details and clear instructions on how to proceed with your payment.
Alternatively, you can order online at <http://order.kagi.com/?QGD>.
For more details about Kagi visit their website at <http://www.kagi.com/>.
What happens after I paid?
Kagi will email you a receipt of your payment a few days after they receive it. If you ask for a printed receipt by post, this will take longer. Kagi will also forward your contact details to me, the software author. Within a few days, usually no more than 2, I will email (or post if required) your registration code to you.
Summary of License
You are allowed to use the software as described in this Read Me file. You may distribute the software in its unaltered original form, if you don’t charge for it. Within reasonable limits, you can charge for its floppy, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM delivery. Please read the License for full details. If you do not meet the terms of the license, but would like to distribute StoryProject, get in touch for an exclusive agreement.
Feedback
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