I found a link to a program called Scrivener through NaNoWriMo and downloaded. It's for novel/script writing. I'm curious if anyone has used it and if so, what you like/dislike about it. I just started with the tutorial to teach it to myself and it seems simpler than Adobe Acrobat and more adaptable/specialized than Word/WordPerfect/OpenOffice, etc.

I've never heard of it. What does it do?

It is a novel writing software that has room for notes, pictures, resources. I supposedly lets you write your story however you wish and then helps you compile it for publication. I haven't finished the tutorial yet, but I think it also formats for paper printing for sending off documents or various e-publishing formats. The trial is free through December 7 right now, and the program only costs 40/45 dollars so if I like it is something that is affordable for what it supposedly does. I think, if I'm remembering right, that is put out by a company/organization called Coffee and Latte or something like that maybe Literature and Latte. I'll post more this afternoon after I'm done with chores, errands, and have a bit more time to play with it.

I've never heard of it either. I am curious, though. Thanks Ame.

Okay, a few more gleanings for the curious (like me).... It can import or export into Word, et al It can print to pdf (pdf converter) It has room to write character, story notes, chapter notes. Basically it can take all the word files that people like me have for stories, etc, and put them all together in one project. You can view chapters sequentially (if you create different files for them), individually, odds/evens/characters. Create sort lists/search lists, etc; easier than in Word, et all. I'll really start playing with it tomorrow or Wednesday as I start NaNoWriMo, and will updated my findings and observations, but would still really like to hear from anyone who has used it, or is using it.

Since Julieann is a NaNoWriMo contributer as well as "leader/host" in her area, and self published author, you might try emailing her and seeing if she knows the program or even uses it. Or join us in the episode chat next Saturday and ask.

Julieann loves it. She mentioned it in chat, once.

Originally posted by clouddancer Or join us in the episode chat next Saturday and ask.

I don't know anything about this chat? Where does it happen and who is involved? And what time does it take place?

Gatchfanfic site, in General Chat. Around 7 or 8 EST, I believe.

Thanks UW, but I'll pass on that one.