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! 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕
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!
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.
@@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. :-)
@@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🤷♀️
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 ;)
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❤️❤️
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.
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
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
Thank you so much for your Scrivener tutorials and many book-writing techniques! You make learning such a joy with your clear and simple explanations that break down all the complexities of writing. Your contagious personality shines through in every video, making them not only helpful but a delight to watch. Keep shining-you’re truly inspiring, and your audience is only going to keep growing!
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!
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!)
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.
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!
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!!
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) 😂🙈❤️❤️
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!!
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.
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.
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)!
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.
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!!!!
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.
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. 😝
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.
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.
@@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.
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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.
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!!!
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.
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
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!!!
So.. thanks to this video and your Scrivener discount code, I was able to convince my frugal husband to support my purchase of the application. I've been a subscriber to your channel for around a year or so and love the advice you give. Keep it up, girl!
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!
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!
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!!!
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.
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
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
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! 👑😏🔥
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)
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.
@@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?
@@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!
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.
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!! 😉
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.
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.
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!! 😂😂😂
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!!!
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 :)
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!!!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 😅
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! :)
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
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.
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. 📚
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!
Thank you, Abbie! I used your promo code when I got scrivener just now :) i am tired of having to open so many different documents in word and it made me so unmotivated to write. I just tried scrivener a little bit now and it feels much more organized!
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! 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕
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!
Thats crazy im 14 too and doing my first nano hope you hope you have a Great time doing it.
@Evelyn SmallWoods Good luck to you too!
@@AbbieEmmons how do I download and import you scrivener project into mine
lol women
*cries in google doc*
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.
@@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. :-)
@@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🤷♀️
i love using google docs
@@AmeeraKhatana me too.
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.
You can do this!!! Share what you write! we all want what you have to offer
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 ;)
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❤️❤️
The fact that she made the template DOWNLOADABLE is just so nice.
Where
Me: *sees this beautiful novel tool, perfect for writers to write amazing books full of wonderful stories.*
Me: "Imma write fanfiction :D"
This is me, always hahahha
This is me right now LOL
BIG MOOD
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.
@@lusohallyu help mi need help! I don’t know what you’re talking about! I need help.
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.
appreciate this! I was searching for the free template everywhere
Wow
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
The program and the efficient way you've set up your templates is a INTJ's heavenly bliss.
Ok I’m an INTJ too and got so excited watching this. I see it’s a common theme among us.
As an INTJ, I absolutely agree
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
Same, I use all kinds of typologies like enneagram and socionics.
Thank you so much for your Scrivener tutorials and many book-writing techniques! You make learning such a joy with your clear and simple explanations that break down all the complexities of writing. Your contagious personality shines through in every video, making them not only helpful but a delight to watch. Keep shining-you’re truly inspiring, and your audience is only going to keep growing!
Scrivener definitely changed my life, and upgrading to a 27” 1440p monitor changed the game even more.
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!
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!)
as a pantser, this makes me feel 100% more confident with outlining than ever before, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
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.
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!
how did you go?
Just purchased your video on Scrivener. Very impressed. Great content and easy to follow.
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!!
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) 😂🙈❤️❤️
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!!
I just got Scrivener and it's just the best - I'm using this for all my writing projects now! Yesss Abbie!
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.
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.
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)!
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.
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.
I'm SO EXCITED!!! You're SERIOUSLY my favorite.
Thank you for your 20% off. I used your code and it worked. Ready to get this thing going. Yuhuu!
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!!!!
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.
Scrivener was a gamechanger for me. There's no going back. EVER. Great video, Abbie! (and I adored 100 Days of Sunlight)
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. 😝
Yay!!! I'm gonna try and get scrivener soon ,can't wait to set it up and start writing! Thankyou Abbie !!
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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Scrivener handles my chaos, I love it. Yours is so tidy and neat, wonderful video!
Scrivener is incredible. I could not write without it! The focus mode really help with getting those words down.
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.
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!!!
Same
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.
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
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!!!
So.. thanks to this video and your Scrivener discount code, I was able to convince my frugal husband to support my purchase of the application. I've been a subscriber to your channel for around a year or so and love the advice you give. Keep it up, girl!
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!
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!
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!!!
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.
Wow. This application looks really intuitive and simple.
A very clear presentation. Very well done. Natural non-geeky persona. Well organized without non-essential chitchat.
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
Holy cow! Breakthrough! Thanks so much. I needed this thoughts organization lesson.
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
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! 👑😏🔥
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!
Abbie. Thank you! Snapshots are a life saver. Best. Tip. Ever.
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)
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.
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!
@@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!
@@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?
@@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!
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.
love your energy, one day I'll sign up for your masterclass. Love that is short and to the point
Thanks for this wonderful walkthrough Abbie, you're Hooping right now!!!!
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!! 😉
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.
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.
*sigh* I wish the Windows version of Scrivner was as complete as the Mac version
Me! Too! i_i I want to buy a mac just for Scrivner is that awful lol
👏🏻 YES 👏🏻
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.
Yeah, I went to look for themes after I saw this video and they are not there for Windows.
Try the Windows 3 Beta version. I haven't gone back since! :)
www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-3-for-windows-update
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!! 😂😂😂
This is what I needed. I just got scrivener!
Cracking way to stay passionate about a project. Nice job!!
So helpful! I had the older version but I struggled to use it! Its a dream come true for digital days!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!!!
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 :)
I just discovered your channel. I can’t wait to keep writing my first novel!
Thank you Abbie ! I am new to Serivener ! Will continue watching the other videos :)
i just downloaded Scrivener and then found you! Amazing, I will be watching all your videos, thank you so much :-)!
Literally so glad I found your channel.
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!!!
Is the masterclass, a one-time-pay thing or like an abo?
@@Alaron19 One time pay, with permanent access. I have gone back a couple of times to get a refresh.
@@kathleensprinkle4308 thank you
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?
Thanks for the Scrivener coupon code, Abbie. My daughter and I just luuurve Scrivener...and YOU! Best greetings from Finland, Peter and Ella.
Love the creativity in these videos that you put out. Just picked up a copy of Scrivener using your discount - thanks!
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.
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.
Nice job Abbie. You’ve almost got me sold on Scrivener….I got the free version to try.😊
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.
Fabulous ideas. Thankyou. Scrivener is great, but like you said powerful and overwhelming to learn but WORTH IT
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 😅
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! :)
Thanks for this!
I was one of those who bought Scrivy back in the day and I was most definitely overwhelmed.
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
Abbie, you are the very best! Thank you!
Mind blown on scrivener’s daily word count! Thank you!
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
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.
Hey, thanks! This is exactly the thing I hoped existed.
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. 📚
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!
The snapshot feature alone makes me want to buy Scrivener as fast as I can omg
Thank you, Abbie! I used your promo code when I got scrivener just now :) i am tired of having to open so many different documents in word and it made me so unmotivated to write. I just tried scrivener a little bit now and it feels much more organized!