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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
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    #NaNoWriMo2020 is just around the corner! Can you believe it? In today's video I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I set up my Scrivener for novel-writing success. I'm also sharing my 3 favorite Scrivener tools that not many writers know about! PLUS I have something super special to offer those of you who want to get the most out of your Scrivener experience: a masterclass taught by yours truly!
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Komentáře • 592

  • @cassidyfaith643
    @cassidyfaith643 Před 3 lety +519

    I just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and I'm OBSESSED! I'm 14 years old and I plan to do NaNoWriMo this year, I just finished all my character profiles and 3-act story structure and now I'm moving on to the long outline, and then I'll start my scene cards! THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU ARE A LIFESAVER! I'm 1000x more confident in my story now that I've discovered your channel! You're so inspiring I love you so much! 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  Před 3 lety +72

      Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me, and I am thrilled that the content I make encourages you to chase your dreams and make your story MATTER!

    • @ferbthecow5324
      @ferbthecow5324 Před 3 lety +14

      Thats crazy im 14 too and doing my first nano hope you hope you have a Great time doing it.

    • @cassidyfaith643
      @cassidyfaith643 Před 3 lety +2

      @Evelyn SmallWoods Good luck to you too!

    • @theemeraldminecraft3788
      @theemeraldminecraft3788 Před 2 lety

      @@AbbieEmmons how do I download and import you scrivener project into mine

    • @mattkeeler7385
      @mattkeeler7385 Před rokem

      lol women

  • @beomgyusmcnugget1055
    @beomgyusmcnugget1055 Před 3 lety +451

    *cries in google doc*

    • @denniszenanywhere
      @denniszenanywhere Před 3 lety +29

      What do you mean? That Scrivener is better? Well, at least in Google Doc, you're sure it's saved forever. My computer broke where I wrote in Scrivener years ago and the draft I wrote there has remained on that broken laptop. I switched to Google Doc. I got a free one then.

    • @denniszenanywhere
      @denniszenanywhere Před 3 lety +8

      @@prinniapuff That's good to know. Thanks. I might just writing again. Can't believe how a software can compel me to either be lazy or productive. I just hope that Google Drive is safe since it's the cloud and people don't see one's work without your permission. Edit: Thinking someone may see my writing on the cloud is another excuse not to write. :-)

    • @akarimizuki4382
      @akarimizuki4382 Před 3 lety +7

      @@denniszenanywhere By saving your files in Google Drive, you allow they to do what they want with it. They can edit, erase or move it as they want🤷‍♀️

    • @AmeeraKhatana
      @AmeeraKhatana Před 3 lety +3

      i love using google docs

    • @bledanevada4799
      @bledanevada4799 Před 3 lety +1

      @@AmeeraKhatana me too.

  • @thesaltdragon
    @thesaltdragon Před 3 lety +486

    Me: *sees this beautiful novel tool, perfect for writers to write amazing books full of wonderful stories.*
    Me: "Imma write fanfiction :D"

    • @valemedina4473
      @valemedina4473 Před 3 lety +16

      This is me, always hahahha

    • @cristinaramos9828
      @cristinaramos9828 Před 3 lety +9

      This is me right now LOL

    • @mgfox32
      @mgfox32 Před 3 lety +6

      BIG MOOD

    • @lusohallyu
      @lusohallyu Před 3 lety +53

      To be very very honest I think all writers start by writing fanfiction, even if they don't publish or admit it XD
      Heck, some fanfictions became books.

    • @supersnyder
      @supersnyder Před 2 lety +1

      @@lusohallyu help mi need help! I don’t know what you’re talking about! I need help.

  • @addisonavery_
    @addisonavery_ Před rokem +8

    For anyone wondering where u can find the link. There is no free template at the end. You have to buy her course. I bought the app through her link before I realized that.

  • @laptopreader
    @laptopreader Před 3 lety +125

    I've stopped writing for more than 15 years. I never realized that there was a fear to start again. I appreciate all your videos. Thank you, Abbie.

    • @carolinezina3543
      @carolinezina3543 Před 2 lety +3

      You can do this!!! Share what you write! we all want what you have to offer

    • @juliapierre00
      @juliapierre00 Před 2 lety +3

      Omg! I stopped writing almost for that amount of time as well and the process to start back up is grueling! But girlfriend, the startup is worth it! Trust the process and you'll definitely get back in your groove! We are all waiting to read that best-seller ;)

  • @e.22mily
    @e.22mily Před 2 lety +77

    The fact that she made the template DOWNLOADABLE is just so nice.

  • @aamreenakhter4945
    @aamreenakhter4945 Před 2 lety +19

    This is Aafreen ,a 14 yr old girl from India
    Thanks a lot Abbie for your immense support.
    I am grateful that I discovered your channel
    Those motivational words of your compelled me to work more and more and now I have finished writting my own solo book ..which would release by next month..
    Thanks a lot Abbie .you were,are and will be my role model
    all credit of my book goes to you.
    Your tips had helped me a lot❤️❤️

  • @oc4029
    @oc4029 Před 3 lety +63

    I use MBTI to write and develop characters too! It really helps me keep them consistent and chose appropriate character traits and conflicts as well as chemistry with other characters

    • @marshanred
      @marshanred Před rokem +2

      Same, I use all kinds of typologies like enneagram and socionics.

  • @3diva01
    @3diva01 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I just bought Scrivener - thank you SO MUCH for the discount! I used the program for about a week during the very generous 30 day trial, but I knew after only a week that I HAD to keep using it. I didn't need the full 30 days to convince me that I NEED Scrivener in my life! So I really appreciate you letting us know about this great writing program and for the discount code! I've gotten more progress made toward my book in the past week than I had in the prior 2 months. It's been a HUGE help already and I imagine, God willing, it will be a huge help to me for months or even years to come. Thank you, Abbie!
    (PS - I totally sound like an advertisement there lol. Sorry! I am just really excited that I'm FINALLY making some real progress on my book and the program has been a massive help with that. I wouldn't have known about it if it weren't for you, so thank you!)

  • @letsgofrightseeing
    @letsgofrightseeing Před 2 lety +24

    I just have to say, I stumbled on your channel yesterday, and am in the process of binge watching EVERYTHING. This is literally the exact content I have been searching for, hoping for, and manifesting! LOL that sounds dramatic, but I'm serious! I feel like you have organized everything so well and I'm learning SO MUCH from you. You're a treasure and I appreciate you sharing your talents with the world!!!!! Can't wait to get this book OUT of my head and ON paper!!! (Or on Scrivener, ya know!?) You're an icon and ily

  • @ud1444
    @ud1444 Před 3 lety +21

    The program and the efficient way you've set up your templates is a INTJ's heavenly bliss.

    • @sydcharlotte
      @sydcharlotte Před 3 lety +3

      Ok I’m an INTJ too and got so excited watching this. I see it’s a common theme among us.

  • @dawnpoint
    @dawnpoint Před 3 lety +14

    Scrivener definitely changed my life, and upgrading to a 27” 1440p monitor changed the game even more.

  • @germainmorin4925
    @germainmorin4925 Před 3 lety +9

    Just stumbled on this while looking for Scrivener tutorials. I'm awed by how much I got out of this video... and the 8 I watched right after! Thanks Abbie, this is exactly the kind of advice the copywriter-stuck-in-his-professional-habits that I am needed to hear!

  • @harmonyt8291
    @harmonyt8291 Před 3 lety +20

    I never thought I would be able to finish a book, but I’ve been watching your videos and I think I might actually be prepared enough to do nanowrimo this year! Watching people talk about writing has never inspired me so much as your videos have the last few days. I’ve tried nanowrimo before and gave up because I “got bored”, but I’m determined this year. 😊 Thank you so much!

  • @djcass101
    @djcass101 Před 3 lety +8

    I literally screamed with excitement! This is EVERYTHING I EVER WANTED! I have been waiting for this video from you! Your such a queen! I’ll finally know how to navigate scrivener 😂😂 (I’ve had it for five months and I still have NO IDEA) 😂🙈❤️❤️

  • @UziDoorman000
    @UziDoorman000 Před 2 měsíci +1

    as a pantser, this makes me feel 100% more confident with outlining than ever before, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

  • @paulsantrizos6644
    @paulsantrizos6644 Před 2 lety +15

    Thank you so much for making Scrivener NOT look like the big learning-curve monster everyone says it is! The features you showed are exactly the things I need to sort the chaos out of my brain when it comes to designing my novels. Again, many thanks!!

  • @jasminejames7914
    @jasminejames7914 Před 3 lety +12

    I just got Scrivener and it's just the best - I'm using this for all my writing projects now! Yesss Abbie!

  • @deannascorner8112
    @deannascorner8112 Před 3 lety +3

    I finally opened myself up to learn about Scrivener and I'm kicking myself for not finding out about it sooner! I had heard about it, but dismissed it as some online forum or something. I had NO idea it was so amazing and it has already opened up my writing in so many ways and inspired me so much!!

  • @HowardPrice
    @HowardPrice Před 2 lety +5

    Such an awesome video. My hubby just wrote his first novel and he used Word. You talk about so many pain points he suffered doing it with that tool. This is really going to help him for the sequel. Thank you Abbie. Peace and love for the New Year.

  • @SandrasLibrary
    @SandrasLibrary Před 3 lety +5

    Scrivener was a gamechanger for me. There's no going back. EVER. Great video, Abbie! (and I adored 100 Days of Sunlight)

  • @henrywayne5724
    @henrywayne5724 Před 3 lety +11

    O.M.G. it’s midnight Thursday where I’m at and was literally going to bed until I saw that Abbie posted her video. Ahhhhhh. And for NanoWrimo, ahhhhh!!!

  • @e.r.6839
    @e.r.6839 Před 3 lety +3

    Great tool! I bought Scrivener after watching your video and in just one session I've been able to organize my chapters and begin developing my characters. Appreciate the discount.

  • @marlonjessicaobando6308
    @marlonjessicaobando6308 Před 3 lety +23

    Yay!!! I'm gonna try and get scrivener soon ,can't wait to set it up and start writing! Thankyou Abbie !!

    • @SIMulatedSara
      @SIMulatedSara Před 3 lety

      Do it! It truly is a game changer! While some folks warn against drafting in Scrivener, I did it anyway. The only downside that I encountered was unlike Word, there is no autocorrect as you're typing. But it's easy enough to go back and fix later and wasn't enough of a pain to stop using it for drafting.

    • @marlonjessicaobando6308
      @marlonjessicaobando6308 Před 3 lety

      Cool! Yeah that does sound kind of annoying but i already have to do it on my phone sometimes, lol. My only question is, where do i purchase it ? I found it on the AppStore but i don't know if its the right one. How much does it usually cost? Because the version i found wasn't as expensive as i thought.

    • @SIMulatedSara
      @SIMulatedSara Před 3 lety

      @@marlonjessicaobando6308 I can't remember the exact price, but I want to say its $50-$60. But you can use Abbie's code for a discount at checkout. I purchased it from the Literature and Latte site, who are the folks who make the program. Are you trying to buy it for your phone? I just have mine on my PC and not linked to my phone.

    • @marlonjessicaobando6308
      @marlonjessicaobando6308 Před 3 lety

      Sara , no it’s for my mom’s iPad, I looked at it in the apple appstore, it was $20. I wonder if it’s the original then.

    • @donnagreulich2378
      @donnagreulich2378 Před 3 lety

      @@SIMulatedSara has rhythm healthy and Ralph Hillary called and oh my God is life horn have hath rhlrrlhhlhlrh rlhrhhlhlr and the flee like harold else rer

  • @EJRobertson77
    @EJRobertson77 Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you so much for this video! Scrivener has been so daunting! You explained it so well and made it easy to follow. I can’t wait to organize my novel(s)!

  • @mygeekycorner9988
    @mygeekycorner9988 Před 2 lety +3

    I've had Scrivener for a few years and it has been great. Though I probably only utilize about 10% of its amazingness because I never really played around with it after doing the tutorial (and forgot a lot after learning its MANY functions). Thank you so much Abbie. This is so cool to relearn and discover all of it. I actually had to pause this video a few times because I was getting overwhelmed with how amazing your set up is and how I need to do it for myself.

  • @maniaulakh5696
    @maniaulakh5696 Před 3 lety +4

    Hermione grew up and became a writer. But seriously though thanks for this. You and I the opposites. I fly by the seat of my pants, so I feel like you're organization skills were exactly what I needed at this time in my life.

  • @tejaswinisureshkrishnan4228

    I've known about Scrivener for so long, but I never really tried it because I wasn't sure if I will like it. It just sounded so complicated and I didn't know anyone who used it to get opinions. But after binge - watching all your videos, I have decided to try the 30 day trial. Hope I like it. Also, I love your videos. You have inspired me so much. Thanks Abbie!!!

  • @TheLadyAli
    @TheLadyAli Před 3 lety +3

    I've been using Scrivener for years and didn't know about snapshots. Thank you so much for sharing that info! Loving all your videos so much.

  • @juliaherkel8051
    @juliaherkel8051 Před 3 lety +3

    I've always kind of wanted to buy Scrivener, but never took the leap. But I've heard so many glowing recommendations over time from both you and your sister that I decided to finally get it! I haven't even started writing my actual story in it yet, since I'm still in the plotting process, but I completely adore it. And yes I totally did sit there and make 7 different themes just for different moods for my book. 😝

  • @kimberlyv5370
    @kimberlyv5370 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for the code! I'd been debating on getting Scrivener and I got some birthday money, looked up videos on it and decided to finally just bite the bullet and get the software. Funny thing is that I am a programmer and writer lol.

  • @flogertadriza4703
    @flogertadriza4703 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your 20% off. I used your code and it worked. Ready to get this thing going. Yuhuu!

  • @tracyyoung4484
    @tracyyoung4484 Před 2 lety +1

    Just purchased your video on Scrivener. Very impressed. Great content and easy to follow.

  • @ferbthecow5324
    @ferbthecow5324 Před 3 lety +32

    I started writing my book before Nanowrimo because I've never actually written a book so that's not cheating right. Plus triple science is taking soo much time like I was not prepared for GSCE's at all and it's just the start.I think I'm just going to do 25,000 words.

    • @arielm.1378
      @arielm.1378 Před 3 lety +5

      It's definitely not cheating! Actually, I'd say it's pretty smart to get a little head start! I hope you have a wonderful Nano this year!

    • @ferbthecow5324
      @ferbthecow5324 Před 3 lety

      @@arielm.1378 thank you so Much and I hope you have a great nano too if your doing it and if not then still hope you do great on your book!

    • @arielm.1378
      @arielm.1378 Před 3 lety

      @@ferbthecow5324 I'll be trying to participate this year, though school tends to take up a but of my time. (Most of my time to be honest 😁😅) So I'll see how this goes. I'm probably going to be trying to get a smaller word count goal too. As long as I write something, I'll call it a victory! How are you going to do Nano this year?

    • @ferbthecow5324
      @ferbthecow5324 Před 3 lety +1

      @@arielm.1378 I dont know to be honest,i wanna do a flexible one where i dont have a fixed word count to do everyday but a week goal. like 4 thousand in a week but do more on some days then others.we went to online school recently and it has been much easier so I hope that we continue doing online school.Thanks for asking,I never really thought about what I was fully doing until now!

  • @pasiaomega3868
    @pasiaomega3868 Před 3 lety +4

    Super excited to be participating in my first NaNoWriMo. Actually learned about it from your channel, and didn't really think of myself as a writer seriously until I started watching your videos. Thanks for everything and being such a literary queen! 👑😏🔥

  • @MEGA-zr7br
    @MEGA-zr7br Před 2 lety +3

    Hi, Abbie. I just discovered your channel today (6/8/22) and I'm now excited to pick back up where I stopped on writing my autobiography. My best friend has been encouraging me to finish the book as she feels my book will help other young girls that have experienced trauma in their lives. I had no clue as to how to bring it all together, but watching this video about this amazing software, I'm now inspired to get started writing again. You have a new subscriber! Thanks so much!

  • @kathryndavis3602
    @kathryndavis3602 Před 3 lety +3

    I'm SO EXCITED!!! You're SERIOUSLY my favorite.

  • @kirstyhayden5433
    @kirstyhayden5433 Před 3 lety +5

    My Scrivener trial was just ending and I was going to buy it (really loved it and all the tips and tricks you showed us). The 20% discount was so well timed. Thank you Abbie!!
    (I too also wish the Windows version was as complete as Mac)

  • @DiaborMagics
    @DiaborMagics Před 6 měsíci

    Never heard of the writing month (maybe because I'm Dutch and don't have much presence on social media at all), but I looked at my huge mess of a google drive, thought to myself "How on Earth am I ever going to get this organized again?", Googled how others do it, saw Scirvener mentioned and now here I am. :D
    EDIT: good video. Subbed.

  • @MrProstateCancer
    @MrProstateCancer Před 3 lety

    I'm a marketing writer and a very novice story writer... I use scrivener for EVERYTHING! It has increased my work flow because it allows me to do so much, so much easier.

  • @aleborge4761
    @aleborge4761 Před 2 lety +1

    I have never felt so happy with a video before you explained everything so perfectly and to the point I have never been so in love and I am definitely going to buy Scrivener

  • @93midnightsunrise
    @93midnightsunrise Před 3 lety +142

    *sigh* I wish the Windows version of Scrivner was as complete as the Mac version

    • @cottagestoryteller
      @cottagestoryteller Před 3 lety +13

      Me! Too! i_i I want to buy a mac just for Scrivner is that awful lol

    • @Fof9892
      @Fof9892 Před 3 lety +4

      👏🏻 YES 👏🏻

    • @stigdyrdal
      @stigdyrdal Před 3 lety +29

      One thousand times this. I have the beta, but having to re-download it every month is a struggle. I just want them to release Scrivener 3 for windows, it's been 84 years.

    • @Quietcloud
      @Quietcloud Před 3 lety +3

      Yeah, I went to look for themes after I saw this video and they are not there for Windows.

    • @jcandye1
      @jcandye1 Před 3 lety +7

      Try the Windows 3 Beta version. I haven't gone back since! :)
      www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-3-for-windows-update

  • @katiewillson7759
    @katiewillson7759 Před 4 měsíci

    Abbie, I wan't to take a minute to thank you for all the writer's you've helped, especially me. I recently came across Scrivener and wanted to make sure it was worth the buy. Thank you!!!!

  • @sheilabragg8989
    @sheilabragg8989 Před 3 lety

    I discovered your video tutorial and cannot tell you how great it was to have Scrivener explained to me. I have done some writing, nothing professional, just for my own pleasure and always wanted to write a book but as you said, there were papers everywhere! I tend to have a similar mindset to yours in how you approached your organization on Scrivener. Everything you did is pretty much what I did in my paperwork, which as I said is everywhere! I hope this helps organize me and just wanted to tell you thank you for taking some time out of your busy life to help newcomers like me get organized so we have our best chance for success.

  • @JessLee-wi6ft
    @JessLee-wi6ft Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Abbie for letting us writers use the discount for Scrivener! I've always wanted to have it and wathcing your videos helped not only me but other writers. Just want say thank you so much again.

  • @MarketResearchReading114

    Hello Abbie, I'm gearing up for the nanowrimo challenge and of course I thought I wanted to get a head start and I think this is just great. Thank you, used your code, and it still works in 2022 so I was pleased with myself and your video. Its wonderful to attempt this challenge and having such a welcoming community of support, even though writing is such a personal thing to do. I hope you have a wonderful day here in 2022 if you're still checking comments, but even if you're not that's just fine by me, this was well produced, your make up was nice, and you did a wonderful job. I definitely thank you for making such a video with the quality and effort you went through. It makes this feel like a very cool challenge with people willing to go this far. :) Bye bye

  • @FrankMinogue
    @FrankMinogue Před hodinou

    I signed up for the master class. I have been using Scrivener for my revisions, but I think based on this class I think I can learn more about how it can help me. I have two more books to write in the trilogy and and I have another book that I want to write.

  • @kelliereviews5341
    @kelliereviews5341 Před 4 měsíci

    Abbie, I want to thank you for the "plunge" you were the person that presented Scrivener to an all new height for me. I thank you again as I will be using the software/program for my writing/ novels. I too am one that has, OneNote and MS word. But simply, yes, when I saw what you are/were showing in this demo and what I downloaded. TYVM ❤🤗 and thank you for the 20% off. The discount is still valid 3 years later!! 😉

  • @ellengill360
    @ellengill360 Před rokem

    Another application failed me and lost a days worth of work for the second time, but Abbie to the rescue. Thank you so much for this and your masterclass. It's worth the price for sure.

  • @bigdungeonenergy
    @bigdungeonenergy Před 3 lety +2

    I just found you today, and I've been through so many of your videos...you got me all inspired. Just picked up scrivner and considering the Masterclass to go with it! Thank you for being awesome!

  • @sandrabauza3095
    @sandrabauza3095 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Abbie for your Chanel. You are PRISTINE in every aspect. I just came across with you couple of days ago and I have already watch most of your videos. I'm taking my writing to the next step after far too many years playing around with it without taking it so seriously. I am convinced is what I want to do and I really want to stick to a routine and be disciplined with it. I will need to work very hard but thanks to people like you seems more possible than ever. I bought Scrivener about a year ago to help me with my essays at uni and I really want to start using it since day one with my writing project so THANK YOU for this video!! Keep it going xx

  • @groundedlifestyle88
    @groundedlifestyle88 Před rokem

    So this was one of the most helpful videos I've seen. I took up writing last year, and my only regret is not having started earlier. Scrivener immediately stood out as the most useful tool, but not having written before and still am learning the fundamentals, having a template setup like this to build off of was really useful. So thank you heaps!!!

  • @ScoreHeroMusic
    @ScoreHeroMusic Před rokem +1

    I've had 3 book series in my head since I was 13 years old. Yet I could never write them. Thank You Abbie. I have been writing non-stop since subscribing :)

  • @sharmannittolimusic1975
    @sharmannittolimusic1975 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The universe led me here for which I am so grateful. Will be purchasing Scrivener and your masterclass - which I'm hoping is done "Sesame Street" style 'cuz my brain gets overloaded easily. Thanks.

  • @johnbrookes9483
    @johnbrookes9483 Před 3 měsíci

    Cracking way to stay passionate about a project. Nice job!!

  • @ianig9
    @ianig9 Před rokem

    Scrivener is incredible. I could not write without it! The focus mode really help with getting those words down.

  • @heartmommyinpa
    @heartmommyinpa Před 3 lety +1

    I love Scrivener. I tried Pages, Libre Office and Word before winning a Scrivener discount in Nano a few years ago. Best investment EVER. Edit to add: my son's Creative Writing class is doing Nano. He and I are going to write together.

  • @TuFeathers
    @TuFeathers Před 3 lety

    One thing that Abbie forgot to mention about the value of writing in Scrivner is that if you link the project to Dropbox or another cloud file sync & share system you can write on ANY platform with complete ease. In addition to my MacBook laptop I also have a desktop and a tablet and regardless of what platform I'm using all of my project files are there without requiring me to jump through additional hoops. Big thanks to Abbie for this post and FWIW her Master class is AWESOME!!!

  • @woodlandwraith
    @woodlandwraith Před 4 měsíci

    Scrivener handles my chaos, I love it. Yours is so tidy and neat, wonderful video!

  • @micahmarshall5232
    @micahmarshall5232 Před 3 lety

    OH MY GOSH I'm in the middle of reading Pride and Prejudice RIGHT NOW for the first time and saw all the beats with spoilers and had to shield my eyes!! 😂😂😂

  • @Simo-un2zu
    @Simo-un2zu Před 2 lety

    There's some genuinely good tips here. I like how you did the outline section, and that's something I'm going to adopt. Up until now I've been using dozens of random Scrivener text files, which all have bits and pieces in them without any cohesion, so I end up forgetting what I wrote and where I put it. Also the snapshots feature. What I was doing was creating a new text file for the 2nd draft of a chapter, and manually copying in the 1st draft content before writing over it. Snapshots is a much simpler method to use. Really like the Emerald theme, too. I was aware of templates, but didn't really make use of them, but I will now. The scene cards thing looks amazing too. I struggle a lot with a million ideas and tangents, and you've created/used a few methods that will help me structure my work a bit more. Cheers.

  • @jay_cadiramen
    @jay_cadiramen Před 3 lety

    Hi Abbie, Okay I have finished your Scrivener course and it is SO great - such a helpful way to kickstart using this software for anyone looking to get started on a novel. And your template? Wow - so useful! I would pay money for this template! The questions and prompts and explanations - wow, they've helped me flesh out this story, which has been circling in my head for several years, more in the last two days than I have been able to do just mulling it over in my head for 2+ years. And your character templates... wow, my characters suddenly have backstories that I wasn't even aware of, and I sometimes find myself having to stop and catch my breath at how emotional some of these backstories are now that they are on the page.
    Your course, and this template, have actually given me the confidence to attempt NaNoWriMo for the first time - I'm daunted and scared, but I think these tools will really make a difference and give me the support I need. Thank you!
    I have a question about your character template specifically and your Scrivener template: in the character template you have a section for "The Backstory Scene That Changed Everything" and in the Scrivener template you have another section called "Main Character Pivotal Moment Scene". Are these the same thing? Do you tend to have the same content in these sections?

  • @VinxTerranova
    @VinxTerranova Před 11 měsíci

    I just got this because Mirco Word was being a pain for my large book. Google docs doesn't support anything bigger than 250k words. This was a nice change. I'm glad to see you already have a video about it lol

  • @jocelyneandersen
    @jocelyneandersen Před 7 měsíci

    Abbie, I bought Scrivener yesterday (used your link). And t I bought your master class this morning. Will update you on how it goes! ~~ Jocelyn

  • @deenice3265
    @deenice3265 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Great minds think alike! I thought I was the only one that made a soundtrack list! I literally started making playlists months ago for songs that remind me of my debut novel that I'm working on. I just recently started using the newer version of scrivener and decided to list the songs and the order in which they'd appear in each scene as a guide! Thanks for this and other helpful tips! This is already helping to motivate my writing more.

  • @williamstarsinic4244
    @williamstarsinic4244 Před 3 lety

    A very clear presentation. Very well done. Natural non-geeky persona. Well organized without non-essential chitchat.

  • @readbyaaron
    @readbyaaron Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Abbie for this video!!!!!! I have always been on the fence when it comes to scrivener, but 12:18 I was convinced. I am on a deadline and I so need this progress tracker! Thanks so much.

  • @remytherat2175
    @remytherat2175 Před 3 měsíci

    I just sold a painting of mine and am thinking I'll invest some of that money back into a different creative aspect of my life!! love this video ty for explaining sm!

  • @maryboyer1782
    @maryboyer1782 Před 3 lety +2

    This is what I needed. I just got scrivener!

  • @ArabellaKFederico
    @ArabellaKFederico Před 3 lety +3

    I really love Scrivener! I did find that I wasn't able to utilize it like you described in my earlier drafts. If a person wants to create new files for every draft then this probably won't matter. But so much changed and I spent soooo much time just fixing my outline. Though, once my draft 3 was about to start it was EVERYTHING. So I think it really depends on how ppl like to work. I'm just OCD 😅

  • @anthonywall1228
    @anthonywall1228 Před 3 lety

    I did the free version for a few days. Didn't think this was for me, but I have to say after using it for a couple of days, I like it. I actually just purchased it and thanks for the discount code.

  • @robinsprung207
    @robinsprung207 Před 3 lety +10

    Great video! Very helpful!

  • @Katranga
    @Katranga Před 2 lety

    Lol I got Scrivener like 3 years ago, I guess right before the windows update?? I’ve been entitled to a free update to v3 this whole time and just realized there was even an update at all after watching this video… I’ve loved Scrivener the whole time, but I love it even more now! Thanks!!

  • @kathleensprinkle4308
    @kathleensprinkle4308 Před 2 lety

    Just finished the Masterclass and I am so very thankful that you put it together. I have struggled with getting my Scrivener organized so that it is useful for me. I have already reorganized a couple of writing projects and now both are moving forward again which is wonderful. The Masterclass is well wroth it and extremely useful for anyone who is struggling with using Scrivener. I was about to give up on using it and now I feel confident while using it. Thank you Abbie!!!

    • @Alaron19
      @Alaron19 Před 29 dny

      Is the masterclass, a one-time-pay thing or like an abo?

    • @kathleensprinkle4308
      @kathleensprinkle4308 Před 28 dny

      @@Alaron19 One time pay, with permanent access. I have gone back a couple of times to get a refresh.

    • @Alaron19
      @Alaron19 Před 28 dny

      @@kathleensprinkle4308 thank you

  • @M.C.ThomasReviews
    @M.C.ThomasReviews Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the info, Abbie. I’ve been writing for a while but I recently decided to start the process of self-publishing my debut novel. Your videos have been incredibly helpful and encouraging, so you have yourself a new subscriber!

  • @emmywasilik8287
    @emmywasilik8287 Před rokem

    I actually use Dabble Writer and it's exactly like Scrivener! I was able to use this video with it, but I'm definitely going to try Scrivener if I ever get a computer it's available on since I'm stuck on Chromebook. Great vids!

  • @LiteraryLurkerofLore
    @LiteraryLurkerofLore Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the discount code! I'd been on the fence about buying Scrivener and was in the midst of my trial period. I'm a new fan who just discovered your channel and I'm so excited to learn and WRITE!

  • @leahstanger1171
    @leahstanger1171 Před 3 lety +5

    I love how you set up your scrivener! I set mine up totally different haha but that's what I love about scrivener 🙂 it's super customisable and I set up each novel and short story different in it. 📚

  • @dacrewordsmith
    @dacrewordsmith Před 3 lety

    Such a great video Abbie. Seriously. Yes the Windows version is a little behind in some respects, but you've given any hopeful writer the opportunity to become great. The rest is up to us!
    I was using scrivener for 6 months, not taking full advantage of it and essentially went back to MS Word, why? Because it was (as you illustrate so well), me in the BIG NEW SHINY OFFICE, still sitting in the corner, paperwork everywhere, and I didn't allow scrivener to do its thing. I'm so psyched now to get back into it, and with NOVEMBER just coming around the corner it was a well timed video.
    Thanks again.
    So awesome.

  • @p51alarcon
    @p51alarcon Před 3 lety

    Abbie, I'm looking at Scrivener and it's looking back at me. Thank you for this video. It's helping me understand the process.

  • @rachu816
    @rachu816 Před 3 lety

    I just purchased with your code! I'm so happy the code still worked. Thank you for your lovely introduction to the program as well!

  • @Drademdar
    @Drademdar Před 3 lety +2

    Great video. I used Scrivener for a long time, but because of the delay with version 3 for Windows, I looked for something else. Found Papyrus Author and have fallen in love with this program. I'm hoping Scrivener continue to exist for those who use it, but I'm not going back.

  • @AJWoods32
    @AJWoods32 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Great minds think alike! I thought I was the only one that made a soundtrack list! I literally started making playlists months ago for songs that remind me of my debut novel that I'm working on. I just recently started using the newer version of scrivener and decided to list the songs and the order in which they'd appear in each scene as a guide! Thanks for this and other helpful tips! This is already helping to motivate my writing more.

  • @kmsvensson
    @kmsvensson Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the code! Just bought the software and your code still works! :) I've been struggling organizing my book with Word, so I am extremely excited to see how Scrivener will speed up my writing process.

  • @heartmommyinpa
    @heartmommyinpa Před rokem

    I actually temporarily lost all of my writing last September (2021) when my MacBook Pro quit. Took the computer to a friend who got my book and other stories off and put it on a flash drive for me. The computer was not fixable so he also gave me my hard drive. I got the 2021 MacBook Pro M1 Pro in December and can work again. I save monthly to a flash drive and my external hard drive. Thankfully I only lost a tiny amount of my novel.

  • @stefaniestolinsky942
    @stefaniestolinsky942 Před rokem

    You are so funny, and enjoyable. I love your work and I'm certainly backing that up by buying it!!! I really need to learn how to use Scrivener (seriously). It's a crazy learning curve and makes me feel like a darn fool. I'm trying and I will take the masterclass in Scrivener, and then, I'll go back to using a legal pad!!! Thanks, Abbie

  • @teresabeilfuss6379
    @teresabeilfuss6379 Před 2 lety

    So helpful! I had the older version but I struggled to use it! Its a dream come true for digital days!

  • @kk_2753
    @kk_2753 Před rokem

    I've had issues with Scrivener previously, when I first tried it. However, having watched your video and adapted my layout by using a few of your suggestions, I am ready to give it another go and see what happens! Thanks, Abbie! :)

  • @rob5800can
    @rob5800can Před 2 lety

    Holy cow! Breakthrough! Thanks so much. I needed this thoughts organization lesson.

  • @desireeohrbeck2282
    @desireeohrbeck2282 Před 3 lety

    i just downloaded Scrivener and then found you! Amazing, I will be watching all your videos, thank you so much :-)!

  • @peterj2213
    @peterj2213 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the Scrivener coupon code, Abbie. My daughter and I just luuurve Scrivener...and YOU! Best greetings from Finland, Peter and Ella.

  • @charliewest1221
    @charliewest1221 Před rokem +1

    It is an amazing paradox: that the old masters produced timeless classics without these fancy tools, that the post-modernists, with all these fancy tools at their disposal, produce a lot of garbage. All this Scrivener stuff existed and functioned inside the heads of greats like Dickens, Hugo, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and thousands of others ... long before the technocrats discovered it. Fact.

  • @TheOtherAnne
    @TheOtherAnne Před 2 lety

    I know this video is a year old, but I found Scrivener though your channel and it is an amazing tool! Currently 1/3 into writing my first draft in Scrivener, I definitely recommend it

  • @krstrid
    @krstrid Před 3 lety

    Wealth of knowledge on this and your previous video that's a few years before this one on Scrivener. Organization is not my strongest suit and slows me down so Scrivener is such a treat to use instead of Word. Now I'm going to finish this novel (or series) and be an author. Watch out now!

  • @iamedterry
    @iamedterry Před 3 lety

    Abbie. Thank you! Snapshots are a life saver. Best. Tip. Ever.

  • @vero.guayanay
    @vero.guayanay Před rokem

    love your energy, one day I'll sign up for your masterclass. Love that is short and to the point

  • @reveoncelink6133
    @reveoncelink6133 Před rokem

    I don't have Scrivener, but I have One Note. That's pretty much the same to me! Thanks for the video.

  • @judyprescottmarshall4713

    Abbie, you are the very best! Thank you!

  • @augustuslxiii
    @augustuslxiii Před rokem

    Hey, thanks! This is exactly the thing I hoped existed.

  • @Cambryn18
    @Cambryn18 Před rokem

    I do most of those things, except for the writing itself on a journal. I need to have some thing in handwriting on paper. It helps me more