Scrivener

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

How many of you use Scrivener? What do you like/ dislike about it? I'm thinking of trying it for this years Nanowrimo. Thanks.

[Blue]

I use it and I really like it. It's not the end all be all when it comes to programs, but I do think it makes it easier to write.

You know how when you write in Word, its just one long document? What I like about Scrivener is that you can separate chapters and scenes. So you can better see all of what you have. And that way, it gets a word count of each chapter, instead of just a whole big 'ol word count of the whole book.

Another thing I really like is the Project Target feature. You can set a word count for the entire book and also do a daily word count goal. It helps me write more, because I'm always trying to hit the goal.

I still use Word to compile to Calibre though, because I find Scrivener's compile feature too difficult to use. So I will write in Scivener, then copy-paste it into a Word template, then compile with Calibre. All in all, I think Scrivener is worth it, since it helps improve writing speed and goals. Hope it works for you too!

[Kim]

Blue wrote: "I use it and I really like it. It's not the end all be all when it comes to programs, but I do think it makes it easier to write.

You know how when you write in Word, its just one long document? ..."

Trying to make an ebook with Scrivener is the one thing I have not mastered. But I do everything else in it. And I love the Project target feature too--it's what helps me stay focused.

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Blue wrote: "I use it and I really like it. It's not the end all be all when it comes to programs, but I do think it makes it easier to write.

You know how when you write in Word, its just one long document? ..."

Thanks Blue! I'm trying to get more familiar before Nov 1st. I have the free trial, but I'm thinking of purchasing it. Almost everyone in the Nano group swears by it.

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Kim wrote: "Blue wrote: "I use it and I really like it. It's not the end all be all when it comes to programs, but I do think it makes it easier to write.

You know how when you write in Word, its just one lo..."

I need to click around and figure out how to set the project target feature.

[Blue]

Kim--Great :-) I agree, making the ebook is no picnic with Scrivener. I could never get the interior of the book to turn out pretty. I just like it for writing. Do you use it for something more?

[Blue]

Michelle--I just remembered what a pain in the neck it was in the beginning. There's definitley a learning curve there.

[Michelle, Mod with the Bod]

Blue wrote: "Michelle--I just remembered what a pain in the neck it was in the beginning. There's definitley a learning curve there."

It is a pain in the neck. I'm glad you said that because I was wondering if it was just me.