Apr 21, 2012

S is for Scrivener

I listed Scrivener in my blog: 13 Best Resources for Writers, it's a amazing tool for writers and is available on Mac and PC. Here's some reasons I love Scrivener:
  • You can write your scenes and chapters into separate documents, but have them all listed in your sidebar as part of your novel project. Then you can move them around into a new order or add scenes between others. 
  • All your images and research handy in the sidebar. 
  • There are templates for character profiles and settings.
  • You can switch views to index cards, this is great for us visual people who like to chart out our story, it also helps with plot building before you start writing.
  • Scrivener AUTOMATICALLY saves as you go - no more lost manuscripts.
  • It can compile and export your files to Word, PDF or many other formats.
  • Best of all, it will format your finished manuscript into a Kindle document or other ebook format.
There are many tutorials on the Scrivener site in video format, if you're thinking of switching to this program, check those out. There are also lots of blog posts about to help you with formatting your documents and getting the most out of Scrivener. This one is a real winner, it's a list of Scrivener templates you can download to suite your genre. Want to write to a traditional mystery novel structure? Download the template - I've grabbed all of these templates, they're gold!:


At first Scrivener was only available for Mac, then they made a PC version, but soon (very soon I hope) Scrivener will come to iPad. That's exciting news for me, especially since the newest iPad just about replaces laptops. Check out the latest news on that:

13 comments:

  1. Denise Covey April 21, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Hello S girl! Scrivener. I download the trial every NaNo but give up. I found it hard to use and I'm pretty techo. I just keep reverting back to Word. I'll have to get lessons as it does get tedious keeping track of all the research in Word.

    Denise

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  2. Karen LangeApril 21, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks for the info and links. It sounds like a great tool. Will have to check it out. Have a great weekend!

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  3. Brenda McKennaApril 21, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I love Scrivener, especially for revising! I'm still working out the formatting details, though...

    Here from A-Z! :)

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  4. 50 foot QEApril 21, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I think once you learn to use it, it is really useful. Thanks for the hints!

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  5. DanaApril 21, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I've heard a lot of good things about it. Maybe I'll give it a try. Thanks!

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  6. RHYTHM AND RHYMEApril 21, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    A good S post.
    When I get used to this new blogger I will give your idea a try,

    Yvonne.

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  7. UnknownApril 21, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I use this program and just love it! Love it! I even used it for my A-Z stories.

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  8. mooderinoApril 22, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    I've been trying out Scrivener, and it's pretty impressive.

    mood

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  9. Lynn ProctorApril 22, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    sounds great--surprised i haven't heard of this from my son---although he may not pass it on haha

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  10. Youmna09April 22, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    That is something new....good to know sounds interesting :)

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  11. Old KittyApril 22, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Wow!! This sounds amazing - I must try it - thank you s much for the info and heads up to this! Take care
    x

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  12. Sara HillApril 23, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    Sounds amazing. Thanks for the info.

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