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    • Scrivener is the go-to app for writers of all kinds, used every day by best-selling novelists, screenwriters, non-fiction writers, students, academics, lawyers, journalists, translators, and more. Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing. Scrivener makes it easy to structure ideas, write a first draft, and give structure to your finished work.
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I use this software on almost a daily basis. I am adding in my experience to answer some of the questions above, and just in case it helps other writers.

This is, in my opinion, the best software for writing on your computer. I have used it for book writing, article writing, and academic projects. It is ideal for long texts, such as novels, reports, manuscripts, etc., that have multiple sections because each section can be easily moved/shifted with ease, which is comparably difficult to do in Word.
I have also written in other software, such as Notion and Overleaf, which are admittedly better for collaborative writing with co-authors, but so far nothing beats Scrivener for individual writing.

Your writing files are stored locally on your computer and, therefore, you can save them into a cloud service (dropbx, onedrve, etc.), and they will be backed up using that service (Scrivener also creates local backups, but does not use its own cloud service). It does check spelling and basic grammar, but it is not intense about it (you can always move it to Grammarly for more intensive checking). Files can be exported as ebooks, PDFs, Word, markdown, txt -- and many more formats.

My favorite feature is type-writer mode, which allows you to go full screen (with your background of choice) and centers your writing in the horizontal middle at all times. In other words, while you write, the previous lines move upward (like a type-writer) and your eyes can rest in the center of the screen (think star wars openings where the text flows up, but without the decreasing font size).

Does it have areas where it could improve? Perhaps -- for example you have to buy the mobile version separately which is a pain but is now normal for many apps. But, as far as I am concerned, it does its key task very well: it helps you focus on writing, and it does it better than any other software. It's main competitor is Ulysses which charges a subscription fee, whereas Scrivener is a one-time purchase. This is a good price to buy it at. Normal price is $60 (or $50ish if you are in the education field), it rarely goes on sale (maybe once, twice a year for a few days) and usually for about $30. Highly recommend for those that are serious about writing. Hope this helps!
Between when this was originally posted and now, it appears that the coupon code from the OP has disappeared. It's SCRIVENER10 and gives you 10% off.

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03-09-2023 at 06:01 PM.
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Mind adding any details, a link, smoke signals, a hidden cypher code with info, etc?

edit: now it's on the post. earlier there was absolutely zero info other than the title.
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Uhhh...what's "Writing Software"?
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That's funny I just remembered I had this. Bought in 2019 for $41. Pretty much it's a cork board for ideas organized to help write novels. That's all I can remember of it. A little clunky but I'd you dedicate your time in writing in it and you do like to write…this is for you.

If not like most people it's nothing to write home about Smilie
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Between when this was originally posted and now, it appears that the coupon code from the OP has disappeared. It's SCRIVENER10 and gives you 10% off.
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I used to write using the first version of Scrivener about 15 years ago, when I started my first novel. I belong to several writer's groups on FB and have seen threads dedicated to what software people prefer to use when writing novels. What people write now about Scrivener was very true back when I started writing. There is a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it's very useful. I'm considering taking advantage of this deal before it expires.

Edit: I opened my wallet, watched the moths fly out, and bought Scrivener. Thanks, OP!
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03-10-2023 at 02:19 AM.
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I thought everyone just used ChatGPT these days?

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03-10-2023 at 04:17 AM.
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What an absolutely pitiful marketing video. Its doesnt tell me much about the app. "Have an Idea? Jot is down an scrivner will let you move it around"..

It sounds like an intro to word back in 1980, or even IBM typewriter
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03-10-2023 at 04:32 AM.
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Quote from Deal Explorer :
I used to write using the first version of Scrivener about 15 years ago, when I started my first novel. I belong to several writer's groups on FB and have seen threads dedicated to what software people prefer to use when writing novels. What people write now about Scrivener was very true back when I started writing. There is a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it's very useful. I'm considering taking advantage of this deal before it expires.

Edit: I opened my wallet, watched the moths fly out, and bought Scrivener. Thanks, OP!
Does it have any online sync / backup? Also, does it help with spelling, grammar and/or tone, a la Grammarly?

I'm looking for something to help me organize ideas for blogging, but don't always use the same hardware.

What do you use for idea capture on your mobile device? It doesn't look like this has any such feature.
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Does it have any online sync / backup? Also, does it help with spelling, grammar and/or tone, a la Grammarly?

I'm looking for something to help me organize ideas for blogging, but don't always use the same hardware.

What do you use for idea capture on your mobile device? It doesn't look like this has any such feature.
My understanding is no to all your questions. Also, you can't open files made on Mac with PC or vice versa.

I've tried the demo a few times, and I like it. But it doesn't do enough different from DEVONthink, which I already use, to justify adding it to my workflow.
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Quote from ChiefAlchemist :
Does it have any online sync / backup? Also, does it help with spelling, grammar and/or tone, a la Grammarly?

I'm looking for something to help me organize ideas for blogging, but don't always use the same hardware.

What do you use for idea capture on your mobile device? It doesn't look like this has any such feature.
From what I understand this is more geared towards novels and series for writers.
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From what I understand this is more geared towards novels and series for writers.
I agree. I used the first version a long time ago for my first novel. I just bought this version, thanks to this deal.
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What's the actual full price for this software?
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I use this software on almost a daily basis. I am adding in my experience to answer some of the questions above, and just in case it helps other writers.

This is, in my opinion, the best software for writing on your computer. I have used it for book writing, article writing, and academic projects. It is ideal for long texts, such as novels, reports, manuscripts, etc., that have multiple sections because each section can be easily moved/shifted with ease, which is comparably difficult to do in Word.
I have also written in other software, such as Notion and Overleaf, which are admittedly better for collaborative writing with co-authors, but so far nothing beats Scrivener for individual writing.

Your writing files are stored locally on your computer and, therefore, you can save them into a cloud service (dropbx, onedrve, etc.), and they will be backed up using that service (Scrivener also creates local backups, but does not use its own cloud service). It does check spelling and basic grammar, but it is not intense about it (you can always move it to Grammarly for more intensive checking). Files can be exported as ebooks, PDFs, Word, markdown, txt -- and many more formats.

My favorite feature is type-writer mode, which allows you to go full screen (with your background of choice) and centers your writing in the horizontal middle at all times. In other words, while you write, the previous lines move upward (like a type-writer) and your eyes can rest in the center of the screen (think star wars openings where the text flows up, but without the decreasing font size).

Does it have areas where it could improve? Perhaps -- for example you have to buy the mobile version separately which is a pain but is now normal for many apps. But, as far as I am concerned, it does its key task very well: it helps you focus on writing, and it does it better than any other software. It's main competitor is Ulysses which charges a subscription fee, whereas Scrivener is a one-time purchase. This is a good price to buy it at. Normal price is $60 (or $50ish if you are in the education field), it rarely goes on sale (maybe once, twice a year for a few days) and usually for about $30. Highly recommend for those that are serious about writing. Hope this helps!
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