I tend to start with a kernel of an idea and then work from there. So I write some initial plot and scene outlines and constantly add notes. Normally completely changing the direction a few times. I often make these decisions in the shower or in bed so write them in a note on my phone and then send them over until the basic premise feels 'right'. It's not a very organic process for me to be honest, so Scrivener certainly helps with that. I envy you, though!
It's fine. Just make it very clear that's what's happening to avoid confusion. Have a scene break, and ideally the new POV character's name should be in the first sentence or even just be the first word. If there's another character in the new scene who isn't the POV character, don't use their name right away.
the main use it has... well will have when I stop being lazy for me
If you complete nano you will be able to buy it at 50% off, if not it is 20% off right now.
They said they've rebuilt compile from the ground up. Website is down right now as they're updating that along with the launch of Scrivener 3. So, available at some point today.
Same. It's hard seeing what's new when coming from the old version. Also, is it just me, but if you hover over the icon in your dock does it say Scrivener 2?
heh so it's $45 for new users, $25 to upgrade and for windows users
It just says Scrivener here, along with the new icon. It always just said Scrivener for me though, no numbers.
it's not heading there until next year (at least a few months)
Yeah, I know using gestures, just meant how do they work in scrivener. Ie what gestures. Any menu to configure this?
Don't think, just go for it. Even writing an awful novel is better than nothing :)
Downloaded, installed, and currently going through the new features. I love the whole design of this thing with how sleek and flat it is. Alright, Scrivener 3 is out, so there goes my last excuse for being slow as a writer.
Yep. I have a shiny new app. So I have to finish a manuscript this time. Right...right?
Terrible. I feel like I have something great, but I make excuse after excuse when it comes to typing it up. This Sunday I'm just going to make the time and type up my set goal 2,500 words per day.
Surprisingly well in terms of simply getting words down. I can't vouch for the quality of those words at all, but they're getting written down. Participating in NaNo this year has definitely been good for my writing. Not so good for my hands, but good for my writing.
Really good advice. It is indeed far more important to type up any amount than letting a whole day pass by with zero words typed up. I just need to get into the habit of setting a little bit of time just to write. Once I can get out of this frame of mind of being intimidated to start and enter one where I know I'll do at least 500 words, I'll be in a much better place.
Some days you crank it out in 10 minutes. Others it takes hours thinking about the words throughout the day. But I'm sure writing every day is a super important habit to get into for someone like me.
