A cool feature of Scrivener is the split screen. FYI: I use my little MacBook Pro for all of these screen shots. If, like me, you have a lot going on in your project, you might need to reference something else while writing a scene. With...
If you’re a writer who likes to outline, Scrivener has a cool feature you might be interested in. Here’s a simple Scrivener Project that I’ve created: Notice I’m in Corkboard View/Mode with a Chapter Folder selected. This...
Ever find yourself stuck because you need a name for a character? Happens to me all the time. Different people handle this in different ways. I know writers who keep baby name books on their desk as a reference, or baby name websites...
I’ve decided to share some Scrivener tips on Monday’s for a bit. I love Scrivener and it has really changed the way I write and increased my productivity. Scrivener Quick Tip: View Mode Scrivener has a button group that quickly lets...
Critique Group I continue to be amazed by this group of people. Once upon a time, I heard that police canvass an area after a crime, asking every single witness to describe what they saw because each person sees something different. They then...
Sigh. Well, the word count widget in the sidebar finally advanced. Took a leap forward is more accurate. From 15k to 21k on Into the Fire. It hadn’t moved in a while and that’s due to stupidity on my part and a setting in...
It’s no secret that author L.E. Modesitt Jr. is a favorite of mine. His Recluse and Spellsong Cycle books are among my favorites, going into the ‘re-read’ category of my little library here at home – meaning, I re-read...
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