Scrivener

[Kim K]

Has anyone used Scrivener? I am running a trial...and finding it a bit of a trial (groan...) I'm wondering if it is worth the steep learning curve.

 

[suspensewriter]

It is worth it, @Kim K. I use it for all my writing.

 

[Kim K]

In theory, it does sound wonderful. I suppose it's good for my brain to figure out a new system. Do you happen to know how to delete a project that's gone badly wrong? lol

 

[Beth Hill]

@Kim K Oh dear! I have no experience to offer but all of my encouragement cookies!

 

[robwitty]

I watched a bunch of youtube videos on writing tools before buying mine. It came down between two: Scrivner and Ulysses. Everyone said the Scriver learning curve was burdensome. Ulysses was lean, distraction-free, and had great organizational options. I went with Ulysses.

It's for Apple devices only. Macs, ipads, iphones. So if you're a PC person, then this is not an option.

But I love it. I wrote my first novel on it (120k words, in the editing phase). I journal on it. I keep my study notes and blog posts on it. It's worth investigating if you're an apple person.

 

[P.M. Turner]

I remember learning about it in a writing course I took, but unfortunately I don't really recall many details about it.

 

[Johne]

Has anyone used Scrivener?

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I love Scrivener so much that I moved over from Windows to MacOS just to use Scrivener in its native format. (The Windows version is fine, and they sell more copies of the software there, but I wanted to kick the tires on a new Mac, and this gave me a compelling reason to switch.)

 

[carolinamtne]

I've been through Scrivener tutorials a couple of times, and I still struggle. I can write with it fine, but it's when I try to do the after-draft stuff that I get into trouble.

 

[Kim K]

@Kim K Oh dear! I have no experience to offer but all of my encouragement cookies!

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Digital cookies or any kind are much appreciated! Digital = no calories...bonus!

 

[Kim K]

I love Scrivener so much that I moved over from Windows to MacOS just to use Scrivener in its native format. (The Windows version is fine, and they sell more copies of the software there, but I wanted to kick the tires on a new Mac, and this gave me a compelling reason to switch.)

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That's nice to hear Johne. I did discover Lauren Kay and a few others yesterday. Score! lol. I had to give myself the advice and encouragement I gave my youngest recently (she is learning to drive), "Just get layer by layer locked into muscle memory".