![]() ![]() Great for making sure your writing is always saved and protected, and you can switch between devices easily also good for cowriting or working with an editor. I never got the hang of it so I don’t use it. If you want to use Word, make sure you download my 24 chapter plot outline templates or my DIY book formatting templates.įor people who need more organization and to have everything in the same place, with mood boards, notes, character profiles etc – there are some great features in Scrivener… but it’s a better experience on Mac and a steeper learning curve than MS Word. Microsoft Word is fine in most cases, and I like it for organizing my outline and pulling the whole thing together… though it does freeze up and crash a lot when you have a large file. UPDATE: There’s a new contender called Atticus which you should definitely check out! It’s like Vellum + Scrivener in one. make it easy to rearrange, organize notes, and keep everything together.keep track of long-term writing habits and data. ![]() set project word count goals and deadlines.easily open and save files in dropbox, so I can switch devices easily or copy+paste into main file.Here are some of the features I want or am looking for, which won’t all be satisfied by one program: I just upgraded my writing tools and keyboards, so now I need a system for doing quick writing sprints for the rough draft, and adding them into my main software for organization and editing. They can help you stay organized, and some may help edit or polish your writing, but they won’t improve the commercial value of your work. NOTE: none of these will actually help you write a better book, unless they’re helping with a suggested outline or content. Here’s a quick review of some of the things I think are cool, and what I actually ended up using. When asked about the best writing apps or software, I used to say, “Just use whatever you have and are comfortable with.” But recently I’ve been focused on upping my productivity and wordcount, so I’m testing everything to see if anything helps. FebruDerek Murphy how to write a book, writing software 2092 ![]()
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