For screenwriting I highly recommend checking out emacs fountain mode [1] (plus imenu-list and Olivetti minor modes). In combination with org-mode it is the most powerful writing/outlining tool you can imagine.<p>Also, if you haven't tried them, I highly recommend checking out WorkFlowy [2], Gingko [3], or Nulis [4]
(disclaimer - nulis is my own project). Outlining and organizing projects as a tree structure is insanely powerful and convenient.<p>The idea of organizing a script/novel as a tree structure rather than a flat outline allows you to "zoom into" as many levels as you want, and conveniently focus on any part of your work. I recommend using separate branches for worldbuilding, characters, notes, and plot outline, summarize the high level ideas quickly, and expand on them by adding more levels.<p>Writing the actual draft though is much more convenient in emacs + fountain/markdown + org/imenu.<p>To take it to a crazy level of awesomeness consider storing your files in git, or at least dropbox, to have a history of revisions.<p>---<p>[1] <a href="https://github.com/rnkn/fountain-mode" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/rnkn/fountain-mode</a><p>[2] <a href="https://workflowy.com" rel="nofollow">https://workflowy.com</a><p>[3] <a href="https://gingkoapp.com" rel="nofollow">https://gingkoapp.com</a><p>[4] <a href="https://github.com/raymestalez/nulis" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/raymestalez/nulis</a><p>Also, emacs/fountain screenshot:<p><a href="https://i.imgur.com/AJpUNsz.png" rel="nofollow">https://i.imgur.com/AJpUNsz.png</a><p>Looks awesome, truly a pleasure to use.
Good work on the new release. As a long time Scrivener 2 user, I'm happy to see this.<p>However, I wanted a simpler and subjectively nicer looking tool for distraction-free writing and thus made my own. It's free, has a few social features built-in, tracks writing progress/goals/distractions, and can make good looking books.<p>Also, adding features to Singular Writer has been really easy, as evidenced by it being in existence for a few months. For the Windows crowd, we've had feature parity from day one.<p>Check it out if you want to write more [with friends].<p><a href="http://www.singularwriterapp.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.singularwriterapp.com/</a>
Before anyone says wouldn't it be great if there was a Linux version, Literature and Latte had one for more than a year. They discontinued it after less than 10 licenses sold.<p>Perhaps that was because of the separate code base for each platform which meant in the previous versions the UI and feature set varied. L & L claim the Windows and MacOS versions will have the same UI but the fact version 3.x wasn't released for both are once is enough to tell me the code bases have most likely not converged.
Scrivener is my emergency application: when I've written a total mess (and everything I ever write goes through that stage), I dump it into Scrivener, chop it to bits, and rebuild. This is an insta-upgrade.
I only used Scrivener for my master thesis a few years ago but keep recommending it to everyone who is about to write a longer text. It's a great tool and helped me a lot to overcome writing procrastination. Very happy to see it's actively developed.
Linux users might be interested in this Emacs/Vim alternative: <a href="https://vimvalley.com/replacing-scrivener-with-emacs-and-vim/" rel="nofollow">https://vimvalley.com/replacing-scrivener-with-emacs-and-vim...</a>
I will be glad to see the 64 bit version on Windows. The current version seems quite sluggish compared to say, Word 2016. I've used it for 80k sized manuscripts and it starts to chug mid way through.<p>Also some better support for things like Git would be nice. It works currently, but is a bit of a hassle. Integrated commit/push etc would be awesome (like VS Code's model)<p>Other than that, great tool. I like being able to keep all my planning in the same place as the draft, and being able to switch between a synopsis for the scene and my actual writing.
I've been using emacs for about 27 years, and even wrote two novels ( e.g. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JPPMS6" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JPPMS6</a> ) in it. Author friends tell me that I've really really REALLY got to try Scrivener, but I know from previous attempts at using other tools that nothing but emacs feels right to me.<p>I should give it a try, I suppose...but it's going to be really weird.
Anyone used scrivener and found it a useful tool for general note taking, a personal wiki, or getting things done?<p>From the website, it looks like many of their features would be useful as a general work support tool, despite the emphasis on writing.
i love scrivener, but i'm not a novel-writer. i use it to run role-playing campaigns. it's is more-or-less perfect for that kind of work. I can add images and PDFs under the research / resources section (i tend to mine existing and published content for a bit here and there), I can tag different cards with PCs and NPCs that are present / relevant, it is really a great organizing tool for that.
For those interested in a Windows Beta, check here: <a href="https://www.literatureandlatte.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=40621" rel="nofollow">https://www.literatureandlatte.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&...</a>
Even more amazing is a little tool called Scapple from the same author. I use it to brainstorm and collect thoughts. Absolutely love it and I read that they plan to update it as well. Can't wait.
Introducing...V3 of what, exactly? Hmm - am I blind, or does that page have zero explanation of what Scrivener 3 actually <i>is</i>? RSS Reader? Ebook reader? The list of improvements could apply to just so many random things.<p>I am sure it is great and all, and that there is more details elsewhere on the site, but you lost me after a scroll or two trying to work out what this product is, and if it something that I might want to buy. Confused, tab closed, bye, sorry.<p></constructive-criticism>
Maybe change this part of the website: "We don’t have an ETA yet, other than that Scrivener 3 for Windows will be available some time in 2018."
Love Scrivener, will upgrade, some problems because I use it on Windows and OS X synced with OneDrive.<p>Current workflow Scrivener -> markdown -> markdown-styles -> HTML -> DocRaptor -> PDF.
Does anyone know who created their video?<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/235737232" rel="nofollow">https://vimeo.com/235737232</a>
Sorry folks, but Fade In Pro is the best:<p><a href="https://www.fadeinpro.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fadeinpro.com/</a><p>Rian Johnson wrote The Last Jedi using Fade In Pro.
Gary Whitta wrote Rogue One using Fade In Pro.<p>(drops the mic)