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Write Now with Scrivener, Episode no. 26: Jaime Green, Science Journalist

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Write Now with Scrivener, Episode no. 26: Jaime Green, Science Journalist

Kirk McElhearn / 3 MAY 2023

Jaime Green has just published her first book, The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination, and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos.

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Write with Your Voice: How to Use Dictation with Scrivener

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Write with Your Voice: How to Use Dictation with Scrivener

Kirk McElhearn / 26 APR 2023

You can save time and prevent repetitive stress injuries by dictating texts with Scrivener.

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Scriptwriting With Scrivener | Literature & Latte

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Scriptwriting With Scrivener | Literature & Latte

Gabriel Gaynor-Guthrie / 25 APR 2023

Scriptwriting is very different from writing narrative prose, such as a novel or short story. Since scripts mostly focus on dialogue - together with descriptions of actions or stage directions - they are a sort of shorthand for what the final work will be. In this guide, we'll show you how to write a script in Scrivener.

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How Journalling Can Make You a Better Writer

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How Journalling Can Make You a Better Writer

Kirk McElhearn / 19 APR 2023

Keeping a journal is a good way to practice writing and develop the habit of writing every day.

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Why Write a Book?

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Why Write a Book?

Kirk McElhearn / 12 APR 2023

So many novels are published every year that logic says adding to this is wrongheaded. Yet there are probably as many reasons to write as there are books...

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Write Now with Scrivener, Episode no. 25: Becca Caddy, Science and Technology Journalist

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Write Now with Scrivener, Episode no. 25: Becca Caddy, Science and Technology Journalist

Kirk McElhearn / 5 APR 2023

Becca Caddy writes about science and technology, and her book Screen Time tells us how to make peace with our tech devices.

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How to Write a Children's Book: Length, Language and Ideas | Literature & Latte

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How to Write a Children's Book: Length, Language and Ideas | Literature & Latte

Gabriel Gaynor-Guthrie / 2 APR 2023

Writing books for children can be very rewarding. With simpler plots and characters, and less demanding language, children's books give writers a chance to focus on shorter, tighter structures, less ambiguous writing, and simpler dialog.

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What Do the Icons in Scrivener's Binder Mean?

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What Do the Icons in Scrivener's Binder Mean?

Kirk McElhearn / 29 MAR 2023

Scrivener's Binder icons give you lots of information. Understanding these icons can help you better manage your projects.

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5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Scrivener's Corkboard

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5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Scrivener's Corkboard

Kirk McElhearn / 22 MAR 2023

If you use Scrivener's Corkboard, these tips will help you get the most out of your virtual index cards.

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