You Should Be Using Google Docs | Software Demo *Update in Description*
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- Writing can be a tough process, but it's even more difficult when you have the wrong tools for the job. Today I'm talking about Google Docs (part of Google drive) and how it changed writing for me. I used to use Word and I've tried using Scrivener, but neither compare to writing in Google docs.
And beyond writing, Google Docs is a writer's best friend when it comes to the critique process. I ran ALL of Aletheia's beta reading through Google docs. It's great for critique partners, alpha readers, beta readers, and even just general collabing. At the end of the video I also cover some tools that would work perfectly for a writer with a larger Patreon, especially someone who does writing springs.
What writing software or writing app do you currently use? Do you have any favorite writing apps you'd like me to cover in the future? If I get enough requests I may cover Scrivener, but the user interface hurts me lol
**UPDATE**
GOOGLE DOCS CHANGED THEIR FILE DELETION. "Starting October 13, 2020, Google Drive trash will change. After files have been in your trash for 30 consecutive days, Google Drive will begin to delete them."
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I am loving the easy access across devices. I can (and have), stood up from my computer and walked to the bathroom with my phone and continued writing until I make it back to the computer. It really is that seamless and updated that fast.
That's awesome!! I'm happy you found it. It took me a while to get used to it at first but now I don't know how I ever lived without it. I do video editing always on the desktop so tend to end up sitting there while Josh is at work and then just writing there but when Josh is using it I write on my laptop so it would be a nightmare to get the files around otherwise. I think we're going to see more and more applications transfer to in browser now that internet is so widespread and browser based technology can cover such a variety of apps. I'm really excited for it.
yesss I love Docs 🙌 I also found an add-on that reads your work back to you
Ooh that's super helpful @.@
What add on was that? Speech Recognition add on?
I would love a video about the best add-ons for writers.
Me too
Same
I love this! I am writing my first novel, and have been stuck in Scrivener. I've used Google Docs for work, and wondered why not for my first novel? Googled Google Docs vs Scrivener, and up you popped. Great tips and explanation of extensions. I will have to watch again!
I started using Google docs for elementary school (currently in High school) and have been using it for school and personal projects ever since and can't even imagine using a different word processor (my mom hates it lol). Anyway using the sharing feature me and my friends have collaborated together on tons of projects together.
Also, this video is really helpful, I have been using google docs/drive for like a solid like 6 years and I still found out some good info on tools I have never used before.
On a sort of unrelated note, one of my old friend's mom helped developed google docs before Google acquired the company.
Also, if you're someone who uses Grammarly, it has a beta version that can be added to Google Docs. I love Grammarly and I love Google Docs. I write in Docs (I like the font options) and use Grammarly to edit.
@UCTYEJfJbiAo47411-sdL_WQ Grammarly has a Chrome add-on that automatically brought up when I opened Docs. So I think there may an add-on on Docs itself that you can install. I don't know for sure though.
Watched a whole bunch of these "how to write in googledocs" videos to get up to speed. Yours is my fav. :)
I currently use Libre Office. It's basically a free version of Word, but it's more intuitive, imo, but then again, I also use Gimp as opposed to Photoshop for the same reason.
That being said, you makes some very good points about why to use Google docs.
Oh interesting I've never heard of Libre before. The free aspect is defenitely nice especially now that Word is subscription based.
I also use LibreOffice and Gimp, and love both! They're great programs, especially for being free!
Do the libre and gimp work OK to upload your book to KDP?
@@hayleyb6257, as long as you export the files to the proper file type, they absolutely do!
Thanks sorry I'm a newbie what are the proper file types?
Amazing video! I had no idea Google Docs could do all of this. I was thinking of switching over from Word, but I will wait until I start my next book in a few months so I can really fool around with all the features with a fresh draft.
Thanks for making this!
I think that's a really good idea. It's defenitely easier to start from scratch which is what I did with Red River. I went with my word standard of a seperate doc for each chapter though and I think I may switch to all in one doc this week. I forgot how conveniant the outline feature makes hopping around
I've been writing in Google Docs for years (even in my day job), but I still learned something new from your video! I didn't think to look into the add-ons for some reason and I didn't know about the "my tasks" and "keep" options! The only downside is if you write in a language other than English, the spell check is so wacky!
Ooh I didn't think about spellcheck in other languages. I guess given how wacky Google translate can be I'm not super surprised. There may be a better spellcheck for other languages in the add-ons actually. I've never looked though. I'm so happy I was able to still help even though you've already switched! 😀
I recently switched from Word to Google Docs, and I now love Google Docs. Word doesn't compare. I now use Google Docs exclusively.
Ahhh that's wonderful! I've found time and time again that most writers who don't use Google docs have just never tried it or considered it and once they do they generally stick around.
@@CloudKitten I am just 14 years old who use Google docs at school. Even I know how easy and fun this app is!😍
While I’m writing in MS word, maybe it’s my laptop or word, not sure but the screen will shrink, or I’ll highlight entire book and write over it, my curser will somehow skip to a different section. Spend a lot of time Control Z’ing. I’ll try Google Docs and see if the problem is my laptop or software. Thank you.
@@ZizishTV Did you try it yet?
Piyali _08 Yes. It didn’t fix the problem. I went back to word and somehow I’m more aware of when it’s happening and I catch it early. So it’s not been as much of an issue, so thanks for asking. I also think I felt uncomfortable with the version control on docs - another reason I switched back to word. I’ve got a ton of versions. Pansters gone wild is my modus operandi
This! This is how I finished my first draft and I'm using it now for editing. I am making self edit note as comments. The outline feature is brilliant. The fact that it's in the cloud and you can have a doc available offline helps a lot especially when I want to block distractions(the entire internet lol).
The only add-on I use is an advanced word count. Are there more? Waiting for a video on that.
That's awesome! I'm really enjoying all of the Google Docs love in the comments. There are tons more add ons but I haven't explored many. The one I most used was the screenplay formatter for a few short films I wrote, but I've seen a few suggestions. So I'll dive into the list and start testing things out so I can make a video 😀
I currently write in the pages app (Apple). I like it cause it allows me to make comments and since it stored in the cloud I can edit from both my laptop and phone. However I’ve been feeling VERY inclined to change to Google Docs since the iCloud takes a while to work and I am afraid changes may get lost at some point. I’d love to see more videos on Google Docs if you ever do them since I am definitely switching. THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO MEGAN 💙💙💙
This is wonderful!! I'm so happy I was able to help. I wasn't sure how well known the Google docs features were and thus how useful this video would be.
I switched and how it works is pretty intuitive (which is great). 👏🏻💙
I had to use Google docs out of desperation and I'm never going back to word! It's honestly one of the best writing programs.
I already use Google Docs to write but never thought to use all these hidden gems!
I’ve been using Google Docs since I was still in high school. Like 2010 or somethin. I have an iPad but use an android phone so peerrrfect! The first laptop I ever got didn’t even use a normal Word program! It was Word but no matter what it saved in a format that newer Word just couldn’t understand so all my writings would be semi corrupted so Google Docs was a blessing! I also love the sharing feature so I can share it with my boyfriend but he can’t make changes on it and I can disconnect it at anytime! It perfect for sharing with friends or anyone as long as you have their email.
I started using google docs during NaNo in 2017 because I can dictate in my own language for free :D google docs has a lot of amazing features, thank you for doing this video and learned so many new things about it. Have a blessed day, Megan!
That's wonderful! I've never tried dictation but a fee people have commented now to recommend it so I may have to give it a go
I've been on Google Docs for quite some time now but I'm definitely under using it. Thanks for the video.
YEESSSSS TO GOOGLE DOCS!!! i started using google docs a few years ago and have never gone back! google docs is the beesssstttt!!
I think Word has all the features mentioned here aside from Cloud based co-op (365 might have it). Word has Review and Track changes, Navigation panel that automatically updates with Headings.
This video isn't really meant to be about features word doesn't have, rather features Google docs does have because paired with the cloud based features. Basically there are a lot of people who haven't tried it because they really want cloud features, but assume it falls flat in all other categories. So this is to show everything it has, and for me personally, the cloud features on top of the rest is what makes Google docs the best option. That's my own opinion, and every writer is of course looking for something a little different.
Thank you for the helpful tips! I agree, knowing someone was watching me write would not be good. The Draftback extension looks awesome, I never knew that was a thing. I'm all about the timelapse.
I know, right? Having my husband walk behind me when I'm writing is enough to throw off my writing so I can't imagine ever live streaming or letting people watch. I'd be a nervous wreck lol
@@CloudKitten high do write for individual people
Google Docs has been a lifesaver in so many situations.
I am entering a writing program and didn't know which program would fit me best. This video was a great help. Thank you.
I literally JUST talked about using google docs in my last video 😂 I’ve been using it since high school, but I started using it exclusively for my current WIP and it’s just so much better than word.
That's awesome!! I'm so happy to see how many people are using it 😀
I love Google Docs, I'm using it as a writer. I love that its free, easy, and accessible. If you are doing self-publishing on Amazon, you can convert it to word in a click and upload it to kindle create which is easy to create your eBooks and paperbacks. With that, you can skip the word and having to pay for it too.
I love the way your bookshelf is organized! So gorgeous!!
Me and a Friend have been using Google Docs. I just found your channel and love it. I'm about to release my first book and you have given me things to think about for the next book that might help me get it done quicker. Thanks.
Welcome aboard!
I am trying out Scrivener. But my heart said to go with Goolge Docs. Thank you for helping me make up my mind. Google is the way to go. At least for my journey.
It looks great, but you asked what I use and of course, it's Scrivener!
It's so cool to see someone doing a video about Google Docs. (I mean, Scrivener's cool and all, but it's great seeing some love for the thing I use)
For me personally, the best aspects are being able to so easily access docs from any device so if my laptop is having trouble I can switch to the living room PC as well as being able to access manuscripts and notes from my phone at any time, and the automatic saving. I'm so bad at remembering to save things and it's nice that I never have to worry about that with Google Docs.
I'd love if you made a video about add-ons, as that's one aspect I haven't explored at all.
Oh that's a good point too, in not having to worry about saving the doc that's one less distraction from writing and one less thought we're subconsciously tracking.
I've had a ton of requests for addons so it looks like that video is defenitely going on the list.
Have you used Scrivener before? It gets so much love and defenitely has it's own strengths but I struggle so much with it. It's primarily the design and the billions of buttons and the coloring that get me
I used Google Docs with my editor for my first book, and I loved it
I love the outline. I can insert full chapters and find passages more easily.
This video came at the perfect time! I was debating downloading StoryBox to work on my re-write (as I have been currently using Google Docs), but now I'm convinced to stay. Plus, you pointed out some features I wasn't aware of! Thanks Megan!
Ahh that's awesome!! I'm so happy I was able to help. With software it's always so easy to miss features so I'm happy I was able to help you find some new ones. I've actually never heard of Storybox.
@@CloudKitten It's like Scrivner but a little cheaper and a little more user friendly. BUT Google Docs is free! I'm all about free. :-)
what about formating for ebook? I'm on windows and having issue finding a process that doesn't require jumping through all kinds of hoops. Seen that it's possible with Google Docs. anyone published using google docs? if so, how is it?
I honestly don't recommend you do your formatting yourself. If you can afford it you should hire someone, especially with ebooks where as you said there are multiple apps involved and some corrections actually need to be made to the code of the files and it can get complicated. If you're interested in hiring a professional formatter we do actually offer that as a service you can send an email to authors@CloudKittenPublishing.com to get a quote and samples.
But yeah Google doc allows you to export to epub but that doesnt handle any of the complicated formating and I wouldn't recommend it.
If you can’t get someone to do it for you, use Adobe InDesign. It’s pretty expensive, but it’s great. I used it to create my school paper in high school and I’ve used it for many a chapbook
I use Ywriter which is basically free. It also supports scene plotting characters designing and lot. Plus the UI is quite simple. Now after your video will give Google Docs a try. Thanks for such an informative video.
I love your book background. I do that with the clothes in my closet with matching plastic hangers. My husband thinks I'm weird, but I think it's fun. I'll have to read your book!
O my god! You are awesome! And the tips and tricks you give - outstanding!
I used to think I'm okey with word but now - o boy! I'm totally exploring the heck out of Doc!
Thank you! And I hope you have a wonderful day!
So many docs features I didn’t know about! Thanks so much for sharing! Would LOVE to see something on what ad-ons you use!
Thank you for watching and for the video request! I've gotten quit a few comments so I believe I shall dive into research mode and find the best add ons.
I use both word and Google Docs. I love Google Docs for working with my CP & beta readers!
Very well done, packed with info. I use scrivener now but will look at Google docs.
Microsoft word crashes constantly and I avoid writing lately because of it. I lost seven whole paragraphs. I’m defo checking out Google Docs
im switching to google docs. after 20 years with word. i dont have to save it everytime
Lol, Word autosave it too.
Yes, but google docs does Auto Save way better than word.
Yes, that would be wonderful. I am in the midst of writing a book and one and one video on book formatting plus possibly a template?❤❤❤
It's funny, any time I even utter the words "Microsoft Word" in a video, the comments blow up with "YoU sHouLd uSe GoogLE DOCS!!!"
hahaha 😂 I'm just old school, but you have made it sound pretty damn good here
Lmao. One day we shall convert you! I generally stay out of the comments with my conversion efforts but only because I was plotting to use this video to convert everyone. I get you though, it took me a while to accept Google Docs into my heart even after I'd started using it for beta readers.
I love both Google Docs and Microsoft Office.
We needed to have online backup of our file and with Office 365 we get 1TB of OneDrive data backup for up to 6 users PLUS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on our phone, tablet, and computer for $100/yr which was actually less than most other backup options!
how do i change the layout of the pages to that of a normal book? scrolling left and right through pages instead of working vertically?
I have written over 150,000 words in google docs and never been disappointed.
That's a lot of words @.@ I'm at about 60k I think.
Yesss google docs all the way! Thanks for doing this, I didn't know about all of this stuff and now I'm going to take advantage of it!
Awesome!! I'm so happy I was able to help! I didn't know about draftback until researching for this video and I might have to start using it
Hi Megan, thank you for sending me,The Host, I received the book I believe on Friday. Thanks for all you do for the writing community, and so happy to win the drawing!
Sweet! I'm happy yo hear you received it. Thank you for participating in the giveaway!
Google docs, have been for about 2 years now. I started using it as a way to back up my handwritten notes I'd keep in 3x5 notebooks, photocopy them to my PC, sort them out, and then upload them to my GDrive. I recently decided to go back to those notes though it was time to create a google doc and put all my notes into text format per book in their document. I've got close to 4gb of straight text that I will be crafting into my series bible sometime soon
This has been very helpful! Thank you!
You are so very welcome!
Help plz! I can't find how to highlight a few words in google dosc? i know in microsoft word Ctrl is usedfor this, but how do you select 2 -3 words from different parts of a paragraph?
Oh YES! I love Google Docs, my favourite place! It is easier to use, and yes to the saving button. Thank god for that function. Love the dictionary function too, it's easy to navigate! AND I am totally up for 'favourite writers' add-ons' video!!
Yay! I'm always so happy when I come across writers who have discovered the magic of Google docs. The save feature is literally everything I could ever ask for.
I find Evernote is very similar and ive used for years but im gunna put my backups in Docs and def do my revision in there!
I've never tried Evernote but I've heard some good things. Is it free? I may give it a swing. I like to try out new tools so I can recommend the helpful ones to people
I have writte articles for my book and would line to have a table of contents with page numbers to my chapters and no one tell me how to get this. I have a book front cover and inside back cover. how do i get these in my book
I'm also a huge fan of google docs since it makes it easier for my beta readers to review and comment.
And it means you can see the comments right away instead of biting your nails waiting for an email hitting you with all the feedback at once ❤
That was an amazing video 😍
You sell me off with Google doc
Well, I'm officially changing. Thanks!
Yes!!! I have converted another! I feel like I probably should have said "not spon" throughout this video. Not sponsored just a fan lol
Welp, guess I'm moving back to Google docs. Well done video. Very informative.
I’d love to see a video about the add one for google docs
I tried using Pages 🙀 thanks for the information because now I’m going to use Docs 😁
I'm afraid to use Google Docs cuz last year I saw a mysterious computer listed on my Google account. Been changing my password every month, except this year (derp!), but I'm still so scared to use Docs or Drive for anything remotely important. Didn't know about all those add-ons though. Kinda cool. :) I need to rewatch your Trello vid. Been trying to use it again now that I have a phone with a battery that's not overheating. I don't mind Trello, cuz I can keep info vague enough that I don't care if someone hacks into that account, or whatever. Heh, that draftback feature is really neat. **sigh** Thanks for the vid! :D
Trello has been so fantastic for my productivity. I've expanded into using it for tons of stuff including video planning. I'm sorry to hear about your Google doc issues.
Thanks so much for your energy and enthusiasm. I'm a budding writer, so I think I'm going to give Google Docs a try. I was looking for a place to organize my thoughts, so I'm off to watch your Trello video. :)
That's awesome!! Thank you for your kind comment. Hopefully the tools help you
Im gonna switch to it now but do people actually don't know that there is a autosave option on Word?
Does it save constantly though? Google docs you loose a few letters or less because it's constantly synced. I know 5 minutes of lost work isn't that much in the grand scheme of things, but the constant save is still nice
ight, so i ve been thinking of writing a story; but i want it to be in such a way where one character can ask another character a question and the reader can choose what the response will be..(kinda like one one of those text games) , but idk how to do this, anyone know anything or if this is even possible..?
I've seen them done occasionally, they're called Choose Your Own Adventure books I think. In print it's hard because they often end up at 1000+pages which isn't cost effective. I think they work better as ebooks where your formatter (or you if you know how) can add links that jump the reader straight to the text that results from the option they chose. It's risky, but can definitely be done
I usually use words
Is in better that or Google docs
And what's the difference please thank you so much
Think I will check this out. Thanks for the video!
I am attempting to complete a children's book. I have text and illustrations can you help me with formatting this on google docs? I am finding this truly trying at the moment. Your explanations and your enthusiasm is fantastic thank you for all your tips today
I'm completely new to this. I have a finished manuscript which has been edited twice. I now want to use Google Docs to do a final edit and format. Once I have done all of that how do I get it to a publisher - and which publisher? What do you do when you are finished in Google Docs? Where do you send it? Thanks.
Please do the add on video! I love Google Docs and I would love to learn more things I didn't know about it! :)
Excellent. Excellent. Excellent.
This is a fantastic video- informative AND funny! Great job!!!
Aww thank you
This is awesome! Especially since it's fee! I'm definitely going to try this out!
Google docs still doesn't support hyphenation at all. So frustrating. So, if you want to self-publish, you have to use a different tool to finish the document.
Great video and great energy! I LOVE google docs too!
Defos sold it. Well done.
Does anyone create a dedicated Google account just for writing? I just purchased a small laptop that I was just going to use for writing. I downloaded chrome, and it worked fine...until I signed in and synced it. Then it created significant lag on my computer. It only has 2 gb memory. I'm hoping that if I make a new acct, I will be able to sign into it and not have all my previous saved data bogging down my little laptop.
Oh. It is impressive, informative and exciting....great job... keep it up
I Loved this video! I was wondering if you could do a video of your office. I love the flowers and books lined up in rainbow colors in the background.
Brilliant video, thanks for posting.
I was just saying the exact same thing to my son. Google docs is fantastic.
Google (entire platform in general) has its glitches. No matter times I try to STOP FONTS FROM CHANGING TO ARIAL by going to:
Format / Paragraph Styles / Normal Text (OR Options) / Update Normal Text to Match (OR Save As (OR Use) My Default Text..,
The Font at some other point of the document will ALWAYS switch to ARIAL 11.
If anyone has any hacks I'd appreciate it.
"Hey there" ... "go away" XD XD That cracked me up.
While I am in love with Scrivener, I totally respect your love for Gdocs. :) I use Gdocs for Beta-ing. Makes it so easy to get feedback.
Honestly researching for this video showed me a few features even I wasn't aware of lol so I myself need to try using the task feature
You're right the worst thing that can ever happen to a writer is to lose your work. Today is the day I genuinely wish to die. I lost 400 poems & songs and 20 stories all because I trusted a stupid app that let me down.
I'm so sorry to hear that. Just reading this made me go and do a fresh backup of my work. On a related note, I just discovered Google drive has a desktop app that can be set up to automatically sync and backup files to and from your hardrive. Might be worth looking into. Though I think I'll use a third backup method on top of that just to be sure.
THANK YOU!!! I really love using Google Docs for my writing! I would love to see a video on writer extensions and tips on formatting :D Also it apparently is one of the better free versions for voice dictation too! Still haven't gotten used to it...
Oh I keep forgetting dictation is a thing! I should give it a try. I have seen the feature in one of the drop downs before. That's probably WAY faster than typing, right?
@@CloudKitten I think?? I'm still getting used to it but it's honestly quite hard to switch into basically narrating your novel. I think it is much faster though!
Yeah I feel it would sort of change the way I have to narrate because in a way it being faster gives me less time to think as I go. I think what would kill me would be the punctuation aspect which would break my immersion more when spoke
@@CloudKitten I actually found manually doing punctuation better! Although I guess it slows the process down, it helps also that I can type out character names it can't pick up.
Oh that's a really good method. I hadn't thought of that possibility. I may need to try dictation out now
I live and eat Google.
Not because I love it because its google,
There's a lot I don't like on the privacy side,,,
But the pluses outweigh most of the other issues I have with them.
That said: I use google calendar, Photos, and Google Doc (G-Docs)
For all of the reasons you mentioned.
The flexibility to use anywhere, on any machine I can log into my account too. On any device, from my laptop to my phone to my tower and a real keyboard and a big monitor.
The sharing is something I use with my daughter and several other people I haven't gotten into sharing on a big scale like Megan mentioned.
The other main thing we all need is instant off-site back up. Which is essential to anyone who creates anything.
With G-docs that one less thing, I have to worry about.
Recently they started including Grammarly into Docs natively. Which is a big help to me.
Another reason to use it.
I've written probably 50 short stories from 1-2 pages up to 10+ page, per story, they're all in there. along with every project that I started and never did anything with.
Everything gets saved.
Oh and the two books I've written. along with the two I'm working on now. They're all there.
just waiting for me to get back to them..
I'm so happy to hear you've already found the power of Google drive and have been able to make use of it for a while now ❤
Welp, I'm convinced
I use markdown and git in VS code. I dislike gui tools for formatting and stuff, I just want to write. A pound before some text and it's a header. Done. Image needed?  will do the trick. Replace it? Replace the file at the url. Format it? HTML is supported.
I don't get the benefit of saving to the cloud before a bluescreen from my setup, but I don't get bluescreens, since I use Linux anyways (more stable, better filesystem yadda yadda). Occasional crashes of the desktop may happen, but VS code saved the sentence I was typing to my storage. Next time I access I can push it to git again and it's backed up. Easy as that.
I used to use LaTeX, but fuck those dependencies. I don't know what they want but it often would just not build. Syntax is outdated too.
Anyways this is no recommendation for the same setup as I have, but this is what works for me. helps if you're a programmer/Linux user. I find it saves me more pain than it causes, but your mileage will vary.
I use Google Docs and I'd love to see a vid about good add-ons for it. Please do that!
Deal!
I've only got Open Office but need to write a book. Can it be done on open office?
I've honestly never used Open Office so I can't say for sure, but I don't see why not. And remember too, Google docs is free so if you have internet access you have that as well.
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I love Scrivener for writing my projects in (been using it exclusively since 2013). Though I have used GoogleDocs before, especially for short stories/editing/sharing.
Scrivener does have some useful features buried under all the buttons, but I just couldn't handle the design or user interface of it :x. I hope they update it at some point. Do you have the mac version or windows?
@@CloudKitten Mac version. I like that I can put it in full screen to minimize distractions, though I don't use that feature as often as I used to.
Google docs also has fullscreen, I always forget that it's there. I think maybe the mac design of scrivener is better than the windows one. Everyone I find who loves Scrivener seems to have a mac
@@CloudKitten I've seen the interface of the PC version because I have a couple friends with it and it looks different from the mac's interface, which I really like. Definitely looks more simpler and cleaner. I love using the index card/timeline displays to show what each individual text document contains as far as plot/character development.
I've been using Trello to do that but I can defenitely see the merit in having it all in one place
Amazing video! I love Google Docs
Thank you for this cuz I was about to get scrivener and I'm using the trial now and I'm not really liking it.
Amazing. I had no idea it could do so much. I'm switching out of scrivener and heading to googledocs. I feel like it would work for me a lot better. Please do make a video on add ons!!!
Yes!! Another conversion! It takes a little getting used to at first because it's almost counter intuitive to open a browser to write but it's defenitely worth it
@@CloudKitten transferring it all over as we speak. I feel like my productivity will get higher being able to engage with it on my phone too. I had no idea it was so... Capable?!
I need to start using the phone more. I get frustrated by the slow typing lol but I think it would help my productivity
I'm currently using google drive for my books and games. It seems to work well enough for me at the moment. Nothing flashy, but it certainly seems to get the job done and is easy to use and figure out. Is it even worth it, to try Campfire Pro? It does seem to have some interesting feature, but not sure how useful they would be for me.
Well Campfire pro is a completely different type of application and you can't really write in it, so I definitely recommend you keep Google docs around, but Campfire could be a helpful secondar tool. Basically Campfire Pro is for keeping track of character information, outlining, timelines, and worldbuilding. So if you're writing a series, or something complex like fantasy or scifi it's a life saver to have that info documented in an easy to reference way. So I use Google docs for writing and then Campfire Pro for outlining and timelines and World Anvil for worldbuilding tracking, but for most people's use cases you can make do with either Campfire Pro or World Anvil rather than both. Which works best just depends on the individual user. I did tech demos of both World Anvil and Campfire Pro which you can check out to learn more on those.
Thanks for all the informations.Really helpfull.I wanted a good free writters softwere for writting a book.I kinda got some ideas in my mind for a book but insted I wanted to be like
All sorts of things.I want to put readers in
cold distant parts of the universe and in the next story in to the
hot and passionate depths of the abyss. :D BTW this will be my first book and im so excited :D :D :D
Problem with Google Docs is that scrolling lags when the file size increases. Anyone knows of a fix for this?
Sadly the only fix I've found is splitting my doc into chapters
@@CloudKitten Hmm not ideal. Hope they fix that soon.
@@Blinnnnnnnk same. I really thought they would have by now. It was really disappointing to see the problem emerge as my doc grew
I exclusively use Google Docs for writing. I have so many docs for everything from world building to character descriptions. I'd love to see a video about top 10 Google Docs addons for writers plz kthx :3
Yay video request! Also I so happy you've already discovered the magic that is Google Docs #notspon
I started writing using google docs. As the text becomes longer, it becomes unusable. If I remember over 50 pages it becomes a problem and 100 pages is torture.
For keeping a safe copy it's fine though.
I split longer projects into parts or chapters (helps my adhd) so I didn't really experience this issue until critiquing full manuscripts from other writers, and yeah... it gets rough. Hopefully it will improve over time.
I religiously use Google Drive and Google Docs :D