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by Literature & Latte
Who uses, recommends or left Scrivener, in their own words: each a verbatim quote with a link to where it was said.
9 people
I use Scrivener to draft my novels. Since these novels regularly go over 300 thousand words and take multiple years to write, Scrivener's organization capabilities have been really helpful. It also syncs seamlessly between all my devices.
The Setup (usesthis.com) interview: the tools he drafts novels with.
2018-12-07·usesthis.com ↗
I used Scrivener to write my book, it's the best thing there is.
The Setup (usesthis.com) interview: the tools behind her library teaching, writing and MetaFilter work.
2011-07-01·usesthis.com ↗
For my book, I've used Scrivener to store all my research notes. I don't actually write in Scrivener; but it's been really useful to help me organize this big writing project.
Her Uses This interview, on the writing and publishing tools behind Hack Education.
2019-10-15·usesthis.com ↗
I use Scrivener to handle text while writing a book. It uses a 3x 5 card metaphor and it works for large complex projects.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering desk, travel bag and writing software.
2011-05-16·usesthis.com ↗
For assembling research for academic purposes, I like Scrivener. It keeps together a lot of odds and ends of information and makes it easier to go from a pile of quotes and references to a finished document.
Her Uses This interview, on the tools behind her interactive fiction and criticism.
2011-02-07·usesthis.com ↗
I organize my life through VoodooPad and am really starting to enjoy Scrivener.
Her Uses This interview, on the two devices she lives in and the Mac software around them.
2009-08-12·usesthis.com ↗
And for longer writing projects, such as books, I use Scrivener. Scrivener is an incredible writing tool and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
His Uses This interview, on the writing and research tools behind his books and articles.
2013-06-04·usesthis.com ↗
I favor Byword for prose, Scrivener for larger, more structured projects and TextMate for everything else.
His written "Uses This" interview, listing his top-of-mind favourite tools for coding, writing, music and automation.
2011-12-02·usesthis.com ↗
I write my books and comics scripts in Scrivener. Articles happen in Word, but I'm leaving it behind more and more, and just writing in Textedit to save myself all the time and energy associated with Microsoft.
His Uses This interview, on writing, audio gear and his reasons for leaving software behind.
2011-10-24·usesthis.com ↗
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