I ditched Scrivener for Windows in 2019 and I haven't looked back. Here's why. (Plus a few free and paid Scrivener alternatives.)

Scrivener 3 is your complete writing studio. Outline. Edit. Storyboard. Write books, blogs, speeches, novels, articles, and create courses!

Scrivener templates will open up a whole new world of writing and allow your creativity to come alive. Some Scrivener templates are available directly through the Scrivener software.

How to use Scrivener writing software for prewriting, drafting, revising, and polishing your novel or memoir.

In this in-depth Scrivener 3 review, I show you why Scrivener is the best word processor for academic writing. Unlike Word, Scrivener 3 keeps all your research and writing in one place. Its best features? The ability to drag and drop to reorganize your draft, split screen mode, word targets, and linguistic focus.

Scrivener templates will open up a whole new world of writing and allow your creativity to come alive. Some Scrivener templates are available directly through the Scrivener software.

Scrivener has a steep learning curve, but that’s because it’s the best book writing software for authors. Find out why it’s my favorite and its best features.

How do you manage your writing life? If you have trouble with time management, or organization, Scrivener may be the app which makes writing easier for you.

Enjoy a free slate blue Scrivener 3 theme, available in the resource library.

Scrivener allows to create your own Scrivener templates. Have all of you important files loaded with ease in each new writing project.

Enjoy a free slate blue Scrivener 3 theme, available in the resource library.

In this post, we’ll cover Scrivener live files and backups—where to save each, how to find each, how these files are different from each other, and some basic best practices.

The ability to import research, images, and web pages into Scrivener is one of its best features, but sometimes creating a bookmark—a link to the file or location—might be a better option. (NOTE: B…

For a long (LONG) time now, I’ve been looking for the perfect way to track manuscript submissions. I used to keep file folders and enter everything by hand, but it was cumbersome when I wanted to look something up, and the out-of-sight out-of-mind rule would also come into play; I could forget what I had out at any given time. Then I started looking for a software program that would do the tracking for me, but after many (MANY) hours of searching, I could not find exactly what I wanted. Every one I found was either too simple outdated not customizable enough only online (which I didn’t want) too complex, or too expensive At one point I thought I’d found a good one, paid for it, and spent hours inputting information. It has worked reasonably well, but has also been software-buggy to the point where I no longer trust it.… Continue reading

The Binder is one of Scrivener's most powerful features. If, like me, you've ever struggled to organize all of the files and folders related to your work, you're going to love all that the Binder has to offer. Its easy interface allows you to import, add, organize, and rearrange any and all docume

“Bartleby, the Scrivener” by Roberto Ricci for From Hell’s Heart: An Illustrated Celebration of the Works of Herman Melville.

There’s a treasure trove of helpful features hiding in Scrivener’s menus and settings. Below is a roundup of some of these easily overlooked, but highly useful—or just plain fun—tools and tricks th…

Professional writers need professional tools. Improve your writing process from start to finish with Scrivener.

In this review, Reedsy breaks down the top features of Scrivener 3 — the latest version of Literature and Latte's beloved writing app.

**THIS IS FOR MAC ONLY, NOT WINDOWS** When you're a writer, the aesthetics of your word processor is essential to your creative process. Use these themes for an inspiring, invigorating, and professional new look. Each theme features soothing colors hand-picked and curated by me. They're easy to install and offer an instant fresh coat of paint to your Scrivener app. The Desert Oasis theme features rusty orange, mustard, deep greens, and sand colors. How do you use this theme? - Purchase here on Etsy - Download the digital file - Unpack the Zip file - Open Scrivener > Scrivener (top toolbar) > Theme > Import Themes... > Select this theme file > Import There you have it! Please note that this theme is only compatible with the Mac version of Scrivener 3. I hope you enjoy it.

Not a Scrivener user? No problem. Check out the last paragraph of this article for an easy way to use these cards in your favorite editing system. Like most Scrivener users, I maintain a doc for each character, filled with things like back story, personality notes, attributes, beliefs, etc. But w

Herman Melville's Bartleby the Scrivener Infographic to help you understand everything about the book. Visually learn all about the characters, themes, and Herman Melville.

Scrivener is an amazing writing tool that you can use to plan books, world build, and even write an entire book. Here's how you can do that!

Know the rules before you break them! Created with Scrivener 2.6 Mac Template Version 1.2 Thanks to the assistance of Instagram user writerlydosageofinspiration—an effort by Lelia Strong at The Wri…

Ready to storyboard your novel? Scrivener’s corkboard view provides the perfect interface to storyboard your novel digitally.

Using Scrivener for writing and publishing has changed my life as an author. For my first book, I used MS Word and it was a nightmare to cut and paste everything, as I'm not a linear writer. When I discovered Scrivener, the world became a better place! Then I discovered I could use it to publish in Kindle and ePub formats. Wow! I now recommend it to everyone. In this article, Joseph Michael, from LearnScrivenerFast, explains how Scrivener can help you.

The Binder is one of Scrivener's most powerful features. If, like me, you've ever struggled to organize all of the files and folders related to your work, you're going to love all that the Binder has to offer. Its easy interface allows you to import, add, organize, and rearrange any and all docume

When it comes to getting a research paper, ebook or novel completed, Scrivener can help you stay organized and motivated — that is, if you know how to use some of its best features.

**THIS IS FOR MAC ONLY, NOT WINDOWS** When you're a writer, the aesthetics of your word processor is essential to your creative process. Use these themes for an inspiring, invigorating, and professional new look. Each theme features soothing colors hand-picked and curated by me. They're easy to install and offer an instant fresh coat of paint to your Scrivener app. How do you use this theme? - Purchase here on Etsy - Download the digital file - Unpack the Zip file - Open Scrivener > Scrivener (top toolbar) > Theme > Import Themes... > Select this theme file > Import There you have it! Please note that this theme is only compatible with the Mac version of Scrivener 3. I hope you enjoy it.

Scrivener has a steep learning curve, but that’s because it’s the best book writing software for authors. Find out why it’s my favorite and its best features.