Comments on: Scrivener: A flexible and powerful tool for writers http://www.bradsreader.com/2009/07/scrivener-a-flexible-and-powerful-tool-for-writers/ All Things Literature & Writing Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:37:17 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Brad Vertrees http://www.bradsreader.com/2009/07/scrivener-a-flexible-and-powerful-tool-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-456 Brad Vertrees Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:13:31 +0000 http://www.bradsreader.com/?p=1121#comment-456 Hi Amanda: Yes, one of the big 'pitfalls' of Scrivener is that it is only available to Mac users right now. I wish the developer would open it up to PC users as well. I checked the Scrivener website and did not see any mention of future plans to include a PC version. I'm also 'stuck in my ways' so it is hard to change from something I've been so comfortable with for so long (i.e. traditional word processing programs). I still am on my trial version of Scrivener and haven't decided whether to purchase the license or not. Thanks again for your comment! Brad Hi Amanda:

Yes, one of the big ‘pitfalls’ of Scrivener is that it is only available to Mac users right now. I wish the developer would open it up to PC users as well. I checked the Scrivener website and did not see any mention of future plans to include a PC version.

I’m also ’stuck in my ways’ so it is hard to change from something I’ve been so comfortable with for so long (i.e. traditional word processing programs). I still am on my trial version of Scrivener and haven’t decided whether to purchase the license or not.

Thanks again for your comment!

Brad

]]> By: Amanda Farr http://www.bradsreader.com/2009/07/scrivener-a-flexible-and-powerful-tool-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-453 Amanda Farr Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:22:57 +0000 http://www.bradsreader.com/?p=1121#comment-453 I think part of my problem with a writing program is that I'm stuck in my ways and at present don't have the time to invest in learning a new way. I picked out the aspects I liked and then incorporated them into what I already do. Since I'm a PC user, I'll have to let my MAC user friends know about the Scrivener program. I hope you find it useful. Amanda I think part of my problem with a writing program is that I’m stuck in my ways and at present don’t have the time to invest in learning a new way. I picked out the aspects I liked and then incorporated them into what I already do. Since I’m a PC user, I’ll have to let my MAC user friends know about the Scrivener program.

I hope you find it useful.
Amanda

]]> By: Brad Vertrees http://www.bradsreader.com/2009/07/scrivener-a-flexible-and-powerful-tool-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-452 Brad Vertrees Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:27:40 +0000 http://www.bradsreader.com/?p=1121#comment-452 Hi Amanda! Thank you for your comment. I'm not familiar with Writeway Pro, but I understand where you are coming from. I also find I'm not at my desk either when inspiration strikes, so I'm constantly writing in my notebooks and journals. Sometimes it really is easier to fire up a word processing program and just start writing. While I haven't spent a whole lot of time on Scrivener yet, I can see how it can be a huge asset for someone writing a novel. Since I mostly write short fiction for now, I'm not sure if it will help or hinder me. I definitely need more time to experiment and play around with it. Thanks again! Brad Hi Amanda! Thank you for your comment. I’m not familiar with Writeway Pro, but I understand where you are coming from. I also find I’m not at my desk either when inspiration strikes, so I’m constantly writing in my notebooks and journals. Sometimes it really is easier to fire up a word processing program and just start writing.

While I haven’t spent a whole lot of time on Scrivener yet, I can see how it can be a huge asset for someone writing a novel. Since I mostly write short fiction for now, I’m not sure if it will help or hinder me. I definitely need more time to experiment and play around with it.

Thanks again!

Brad

]]> By: Amanda Farr http://www.bradsreader.com/2009/07/scrivener-a-flexible-and-powerful-tool-for-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-450 Amanda Farr Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:55:28 +0000 http://www.bradsreader.com/?p=1121#comment-450 I've been writing for about 3 years now and thought it would be a great idea to purchase a writing program, which I did, Writeway Pro (http://www.writewaypro.com/) designed by author Lara Adrian's husband, a program she uses. I bought the professional version and then spent hours setting up my WIP. It's a good program but, (I still haven't figured out a few things on it yet), unfortunately, I'm not always sitting at my desk or carrying my laptop around with me when I'm hit with an inspiration. Out comes one of my trusty notebooks and all conversations, ideas, plot twists, whatever's, are written long-hand, just like I did before. The second I get a chance to sit down at a keyboard, I don't have time to go through all the steps to get to my chapters/notes so I open up Word 2007 or even notepad and just start typing. Since I haven't quit my day job and am not dependant on my writing, I can't spend hours in front of my computer no matter how much I would love to. I'm not saying that the money I spent was wasted because Writeway Pro did help me fine tune my organization. For those just starting out wanting some help with keeping on track, writing programs like Scrivener and Writeway Pro are probably a great way to go. I’ve been writing for about 3 years now and thought it would be a great idea to purchase a writing program, which I did, Writeway Pro (http://www.writewaypro.com/) designed by author Lara Adrian’s husband, a program she uses. I bought the professional version and then spent hours setting up my WIP. It’s a good program but, (I still haven’t figured out a few things on it yet), unfortunately, I’m not always sitting at my desk or carrying my laptop around with me when I’m hit with an inspiration. Out comes one of my trusty notebooks and all conversations, ideas, plot twists, whatever’s, are written long-hand, just like I did before. The second I get a chance to sit down at a keyboard, I don’t have time to go through all the steps to get to my chapters/notes so I open up Word 2007 or even notepad and just start typing.

Since I haven’t quit my day job and am not dependant on my writing, I can’t spend hours in front of my computer no matter how much I would love to. I’m not saying that the money I spent was wasted because Writeway Pro did help me fine tune my organization. For those just starting out wanting some help with keeping on track, writing programs like Scrivener and Writeway Pro are probably a great way to go.

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