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Dropbox gets really angry when things are changing every second. It works really well, but if you’re actually keeping your project in Dropbox, you’ll need to pause Dropbox syncing while you’re writing since Scrivener is constantly auto-saving and writing files. I use Scrivener on two different laptops (one at my desk, one in bed) and have Dropbox sync my project between them.

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Combine it with Dropbox and use its External Folder Sync feature, and you have some really powerful, portable writing gear at your fingertips. I also use Write or Die, when I need a kick in the pants to just get words down and not worry about quality.Īs every new writer these days, I too use Scrivener.

I might import the cover mock-up and web pages and images and songs that make me think of the story-but I tend to prefer importing the on-computer images, linking to web pages, and making iTunes or Grooveshark playlists.

I create two folders above the project folder: “MISPLACED” and “DITCH”, for use when I write or plan a scene that doesn’t fit or doesn’t work at all.

I put any such pages in a “Template” folder (it’s a function), so I can easily make new ones.

If needed, I create template pages for what I’ll need to know about characters, places, groups.

If I’m using multiple POVs, I might create keywords for that.

Make sure I have a “To Do” and an “In Progress” status (for scenes) and a “N/A” status (for folders).

Break down planned scenes by chapter or day.

I use Scrivener, but the way I use it varies a bit, depending on what I’m writing. I am going to have some catching up to do unless I can get a big word count on Friday.

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Plus this weekend I am going to Bloomington to visit my daughter for her sorority Dad’s day. 😉 I’m getting excited, but I have to fly during the day on Thursday, so I am starting a little behind. I didn’t want that in my head when NaNo starts.

Perfect timing! So I sat down last night and pumped out 10 pages. I am more prepared than ever for this year, but yesterday I recieved info from my Master’s program that I had until 16 November to submit a piece of writing for critique for the January course. I am staying true to the NaNo rules for the 3rd straight time, and starting a new story nugget. All my kids use it too and we can write from any open computer and print to our LAN printer. Dropbox is my tool of choice, i can laod it on my iPhone, my iPad, and every computer in my house.

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I actually bought Scivener for Windows last year, but it doesn’t work for me becuase I write on multiple platforms and it only lets you install on one system. Or if you use other writing tools, I’d like to know how you figured out what worked for you.Īre you a NaNo Rebel? What rules are you breaking and how are you still trying to follow the spirit of NaNo? Do you use Scrivener? For drafting, editing, or both? How much do you use the Research and non-draft sections? What other writing tools do you use and why? Any advice for a Scrivener newbie? Pin It My template for beats, word count targets,īut I’m still learning Scrivener, so I’d like to hear from other users how they integrate the program into their writing process.

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I spent part of this past weekend working through the Scrivener tutorial, and yesterday, I figured out how to set up word count targets for each of the story beats. That sounded like the perfect excuse to finally try this program I’ve heard so much about from friends. Then they give all NaNo participants and winners a discount in December.

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As a NaNo sponsor, Scrivener offers a free trial for the duration of November. I’m using NaNo to try out the writing program Scrivener (for Windows and Mac).

In fact, I’m doing all my NaNo work in an entirely different program. I won’t be adding words to any of the previous scenes for my NaNo count. So all new words must come from new chapters and scenes. I do want to follow the spirit of NaNo as much as possible though. So be it.īelieve me, Act One is always quick for me, and NaNo will be all about the tricky stuff. I figure another 50,000 new words will get me close to finishing the story. However, working on a story I’ve already started puts me into “NaNo Rebel” territory. I’ve made it through the first 23,000 words, and I’m now heading into the dreaded middle act. *smile* NaNo Rebels are those who tweak the rules a bit but try to follow the spirit of NaNo anyway.įor example, I’m finishing a story I started this past summer. Of course I always have to be difficult, so I’m stepping in to my first NaNo as a Rebel. I’m excited about NaNo because this is the first year I’ll be participating. But stay tuned because I’m planning a big post on Thursday with a gift for all romance writers. Today is my last “NaNo Prep” post, as NaNoWriMo ( National Novel Writing Month-write a 50K word novel during November) starts on Thursday.