After I write this post, I’m signing off. I’ll be back on Monday, and will write yet another blog post, but this weekend is the hard-core write fest. I have to reach a goal of at least 7,000 words to stay on track for the 21st release date. How will I do this? I have … Continue reading »
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NaNoWriMo Tip #22: Time Out
If you are in a comfortable place right now in word count with the NaNoWriMo, then by all means take a break. Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S., and if you are a hardcore writer like me then you will want to write today, but fight the urge. Last night I went to my wife’s … Continue reading »
NaNoWriMo Tip #14: Scrivener
I know that several of you use Scrivener to write long form novels, but did you know that Scrivener can also help you plot out a real time word count goals? First, if you do not use Scrivener, it is well worth the $49 for the program. I have been using it for … Continue reading »
Scrivener 2: Even More Bells and Whistles
As most of you know, I write long form texts on Scrivener because it is probably, in my opinion, the best word processor software a novelist could ever use. A few days ago, I updated to Scrivener 2 and found several features that were even better than the original. 1. Exporting to OpenOffice and Word … Continue reading »
How to Use Scrivener to Create Easy Outlines
I use a little program called Scrivener created by the wonderful folks over at Literature and Latte (click the link to the right for more info). It is a fantastic word processing program that meets all of my novel writing needs. Today I wanted to you how easy it is to plan and outline a … Continue reading »
How to Use Scrivener to Write a Screenplay
Scrivener is probably the best word processor available. Most writers like myself who have been writing for a long time will find Scrivener a welcome addition to their desktop. I use the program exclusively to write novels, but it has many other functions, one of which is screenwriting. Here are the steps: First, open a … Continue reading »
5 Ways to Cultivate a Good Writing Environment
I popped into Hastings Entertainment the other day and noticed a young man near the coffee kiosk. He was sitting at a table, laptop in front of him, his big styrofoam cup of joe steaming, his fingers not on the keyboard, staring at a blank screen. Five steps away from him a little boy was … Continue reading »
New Scrivener for Windows BETA Released
The good folks over at Literature and Latte have just released a BETA version of Scrivener for Windows that improves the way Scrivener works with that operating system. You can find the link to download the program here. Note: This is a BETA version so it is a work in progress. They need people to … Continue reading »
Scrivener Addict: Why I Won’t Go Back To Word for Novel Writing
I really can’t remember why or how I found out about Scrivener, or as I like to call it “The Novelist’s Friend”. I downloaded it back in December of 2011 and use it every day. Many of my friends who really know me look at me with raised eyebrows and crooked mouths when I mention … Continue reading »
Using Scrivener to Create a Proof Manuscript
Scrivener does many things automatically that have to be set up manually in Word. One of the things it does for novelists, writers of nonfiction and screenwriters is that it will format your document automatically for submission to a literary agent. It makes your document look professional and sharp with just a few clicks of … Continue reading »
