Is it possible to include dotted or numbered bullet points in Notes? I've only just started playing with Scapple, so maybe it's there already and might have overlooked it. Also, would it be possible to export a Scapple file as a JPG? That way, I could import it into Scrivener and my iPad. Great app,...

I'm new to writing, but here's what I've found works for me: 1. Initial plotting, characters, and their world. Not too much though, otherwise I get bogged down. 2. Write the first draft quickly, with minimal editing. I regard this draft as an exploration, a means of learning about my characters and ...

I find music way too distracting when I'm doing anything that requires concentration. Maybe it's the way my brain's wired, but when music's playing, I have to listen to it. Mahler used to write his magnificent symphonies in a hut in the middle of nowhere, and had to silence the bells on the nearby c...

I'm fairly new to writing, and drafting a story as a script first seems like a good way to learn how to show rather than tell. Since scripts typically contain only actions and dialogue, it forces me to find ways to show what a character is feeling. If he's worried, rather than saying it outright, I ...