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Love this. I have researched different writing software for a couple of weeks. There are some great options but I am a very visual person and this has exactly what I need. I will probably just need the character, manuscript, timeline, and outline features.
Campfire looks hella dope. I'm old school though so I think I'll just stick to Word, for now, it was fun learning about new software and other writing options. Love your video style. It's so interesting that I watched a whole video on something I may never even use.
Mandi, Probably the most helpful and clear presentation on writing software. I started writing sort of a biography and it evolved towards a fiction novel I'm at 12,000 words and was looking for something to help me with the outline and the keeping track of people. I will try Campfire.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for making this video! I remember actually discovering Campfire way back when it was first getting started (as Pro) and was very interested in the idea of potentially getting it once it became more developed and went more on sale on Steam. I didn't really do or look into it much since they introduced Blaze, but it was always in the back of my mind, so when I was looking into different writing / novel aiding software recently, I recalled it and went to check it out again. That's when I saw these new changes of it being modules now and all that, and everything looked and sounded very clean! And although there are some reviews here and there, yours is the only video one I've come across that's recent it seems. The software looks good and has definitely expanded a lot. The different purchase options are nice, especially the lifetime one-time ones. Watching your use of it has definitely pushed me more in its direction! Definitely gonna give those free limited uses a try, but already feeling like I might end up getting Campfire (at least the modules I know I'll need forever or for now)!
I got all the modules in lifetime licence, except for Research. Anything that would normally go there, I dump into Encyclopedia. So far, I only used Campfire as World Bible (more or less, I need to use it a lot more) and have not yet investigated how to use it for plotting and outlining. I basically combine Campfire with Scrivener and Novel Factory. I tend to snowflake in NovelFactory and then transfer over to Scrivener with Campfire open on the second monitor. Once done with outlining, I push Scrivener into the second monitor and write in LibreOffice Write. I will eventually try out Campfire for outlining and writing. Maybe with my next project.
You know, Mandi, when an idea strikes the first actions are to start writing on a page. This might be a better starting point for the vid. All the fussing about is exactly what people are looking to avoid.
Google docs ftw. It's free and has just about everything you need to write a rough draft. I honestly dislike campfire due to the pricing model. It's kinda whack that manuscript, characters, timeline, Arc, research, etc. Are all things you have to purchase separately. Is convenience really worth 375 dollars? (that's how much the lifetime membership cost) buying Microsoft Word is cheaper (the latest one is 159.99) just open a few tabs and you can do exactly what campfire offers. Hell Google docs which is like word lite can do that and it's free. Imo campfire is software that either nickel and dimes you if you pay a subscription or rips you off entirely if you buy it. There are plenty of free alternatives out there and if you need beta readers or help writing there is a reddit full of people eager to help.
If you have a favorite writing software, let me know what it is in the comments below! If you want to check out Campfire, be sure to use the link in my bio and use code MANDI to get 20% off any lifetime purchases! www.campfirewriting.com/write/for-novelists?ML_Q1_22 Self-publishing a book this year? Learn how to format your book yourself with my online course: bit.ly/formattingcourse
Looks like a limited edition of World Anvil. Not sayin' it's bad, just limited in number of things - characters, locations, etc. - that can be worked when compared to other apps. but thanks for sharing.
I think I will try the free Campfire to see if I like it. I am a beginner writer and awful speller. But my problem is I forget what I wrote and repleate it in a different chapter. I hope Campfire will help me with that.
Thank you Mandi for this informative video. I am looking into starting an online book publishing company for Persian-readers. Do you know which of the main book publishing softwares supports Arabic/Persian alphabet? Thanks again for your good work. Thank you again for your good work.
A few years ago I bought Campfire Pro on Steam because I didn't like how World Anvil was subscription-based. I tried it out a bit over the years but I just found difficulty with organizing the panels which pushed me away from using it as a tool. Recently I learned about Write and wasn't sure if it'd be worth spending all that money for a lifetime purchase, but this video was exactly what I needed to make my decision! I can tell that everything has improved since Pro and it looks easier to work with now. Plus, the manuscript's options were more than I were expecting. Thank you for this great overview, since I was having a hard time with finding videos that weren't about Pro or Blaze instead.
Thank you so much for this awesome video! Dying to use this tool to start my first book. As soon as you said Meet Me at the Summit I paused to go order your book! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and I can't wait to read your novel!
Do they have an app? Thank you for sharing this discovery on the product. I use Microsoft Word Document to do my writings, but it’s not designed for writing a book it seems. Does this “Campfire” tool has where I can add or create my own symbols like A star of David or crescent moon, or omega…as well religious symbols?
I am looking at Livingwriter because I like to write on my IPad and make notes on my Iphone, on the fly. Has anyone used Livingwriter? Comments about it please?
I really like the feel of Campfire. My issue: How do I paste my current WIP chapters into the manuscript on Campfire? It's not letting me. I have been looking for videos on RUclips about this, but I don't see any. Any advice? Thanks for the great videos.
Not sure why you're getting that message. I've checked the link and it seems to be working fine from my end www.campfirewriting.com/write/for-novelists?ML_Q1_22
thanks so much for this Mandy. i’ve been searching for such a tool, for a few years, now.. I started with OneNote, but i wanted to get a more visual & mind-mapping like interface. i’ve tied a bunch of iPad apps, as well as FreeMind, off course,…. but Campfire just seems to being a lot closer to perfect..for my needs. Are you able to use at all, on iOS, and/or an iPad ? thanks again !
I'm very interested in this program so I appreciate this video. Question though: Is the manuscript saved to the website? Do you know how it's protected from potential loss or access from others? Also is there any easy way to export the entire manuscript to an outside program? If you can't tell, I've lost several manuscripts to a variety of different problems haha
It's saved automatically on the website or desktop app (depending on which you use). You can easily export the manuscript at any time. I've also lost manuscripts in the past to computer errors, so I copy and paste each chapter into a Word doc as I finish writing chapters so I always have my book in at least two places.
@@MandiLynnWrites sounds good. Thank you! I'm trying to decide if I want to use the site or the desktop app, but I do think I'll be getting Campfire. Thanks again for the video and for sharing your code!
I'm just curious but have you heard of a piece of software called, "Jutoh"? It allows you to write your books and then export them into Kindle and epub format afterwards. There is a little bit of a learning curve and inserting pictures can be a little bit of a pain but it does save you hiring someone to format your book into a ..Mobi or epub file. Check it out. It's reasonably priced.
Wondering how you can use Campfire Writing to also promote your book? Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/kLFl_EgW3Kk/видео.html
Self-publishing a book this year? Learn how to format your book yourself with my online course: bit.ly/formattingcourse
Love this. I have researched different writing software for a couple of weeks. There are some great options but I am a very visual person and this has exactly what I need. I will probably just need the character, manuscript, timeline, and outline features.
Campfire looks hella dope. I'm old school though so I think I'll just stick to Word, for now, it was fun learning about new software and other writing options. Love your video style. It's so interesting that I watched a whole video on something I may never even use.
Mandi, Probably the most helpful and clear presentation on writing software. I started writing sort of a biography and it evolved towards a fiction novel I'm at 12,000 words and was looking for something to help me with the outline and the keeping track of people. I will try Campfire.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for making this video! I remember actually discovering Campfire way back when it was first getting started (as Pro) and was very interested in the idea of potentially getting it once it became more developed and went more on sale on Steam. I didn't really do or look into it much since they introduced Blaze, but it was always in the back of my mind, so when I was looking into different writing / novel aiding software recently, I recalled it and went to check it out again. That's when I saw these new changes of it being modules now and all that, and everything looked and sounded very clean! And although there are some reviews here and there, yours is the only video one I've come across that's recent it seems.
The software looks good and has definitely expanded a lot. The different purchase options are nice, especially the lifetime one-time ones. Watching your use of it has definitely pushed me more in its direction! Definitely gonna give those free limited uses a try, but already feeling like I might end up getting Campfire (at least the modules I know I'll need forever or for now)!
Glad you found the video helpful! Hope you enjoy the software as much as I do!
I Stan classic, trusted Microsoft Word, but I'm a visual person and this program looks amazing. I can't wait to try it!
I got all the modules in lifetime licence, except for Research. Anything that would normally go there, I dump into Encyclopedia.
So far, I only used Campfire as World Bible (more or less, I need to use it a lot more) and have not yet investigated how to use it for plotting and outlining. I basically combine Campfire with Scrivener and Novel Factory. I tend to snowflake in NovelFactory and then transfer over to Scrivener with Campfire open on the second monitor. Once done with outlining, I push Scrivener into the second monitor and write in LibreOffice Write.
I will eventually try out Campfire for outlining and writing. Maybe with my next project.
You know, Mandi, when an idea strikes the first actions are to start writing on a page. This might be a better starting point for the vid. All the fussing about is exactly what people are looking to avoid.
Google docs ftw. It's free and has just about everything you need to write a rough draft.
I honestly dislike campfire due to the pricing model. It's kinda whack that manuscript, characters, timeline, Arc, research, etc. Are all things you have to purchase separately. Is convenience really worth 375 dollars? (that's how much the lifetime membership cost) buying Microsoft Word is cheaper (the latest one is 159.99) just open a few tabs and you can do exactly what campfire offers. Hell Google docs which is like word lite can do that and it's free.
Imo campfire is software that either nickel and dimes you if you pay a subscription or rips you off entirely if you buy it. There are plenty of free alternatives out there and if you need beta readers or help writing there is a reddit full of people eager to help.
Word or Docs? (For final stuff)
If you have a favorite writing software, let me know what it is in the comments below! If you want to check out Campfire, be sure to use the link in my bio and use code MANDI to get 20% off any lifetime purchases! www.campfirewriting.com/write/for-novelists?ML_Q1_22
Self-publishing a book this year? Learn how to format your book yourself with my online course: bit.ly/formattingcourse
Looks like a limited edition of World Anvil. Not sayin' it's bad, just limited in number of things - characters, locations, etc. - that can be worked when compared to other apps. but thanks for sharing.
I think I will try the free Campfire to see if I like it. I am a beginner writer and awful speller. But my problem is I forget what I wrote and repleate it in a different chapter. I hope Campfire will help me with that.
Thank you Mandi for this informative video. I am looking into starting an online book publishing company for Persian-readers. Do you know which of the main book publishing softwares supports Arabic/Persian alphabet? Thanks again for your good work. Thank you again for your good work.
I liked the ease of Campfire but it erased one of my MC's
A few years ago I bought Campfire Pro on Steam because I didn't like how World Anvil was subscription-based. I tried it out a bit over the years but I just found difficulty with organizing the panels which pushed me away from using it as a tool. Recently I learned about Write and wasn't sure if it'd be worth spending all that money for a lifetime purchase, but this video was exactly what I needed to make my decision! I can tell that everything has improved since Pro and it looks easier to work with now. Plus, the manuscript's options were more than I were expecting. Thank you for this great overview, since I was having a hard time with finding videos that weren't about Pro or Blaze instead.
@Melvin Deeply Yes, very much! And they keep improving the panels, too.
Thank you so much for this awesome video! Dying to use this tool to start my first book. As soon as you said Meet Me at the Summit I paused to go order your book! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and I can't wait to read your novel!
Thanks! Hope you love the book!
It just costs way too much!
As I’m working on a picture book, I won’t be needing it (hopefully!), but a very interesting video. Better than storing everything in a spreadsheet!
Do they have an app? Thank you for sharing this discovery on the product.
I use Microsoft Word Document to do my writings, but it’s not designed for writing a book it seems.
Does this “Campfire” tool has where I can add or create my own symbols like A star of David or crescent moon, or omega…as well religious symbols?
Save the cat...? 🙃
I am looking at Livingwriter because I like to write on my IPad and make notes on my Iphone, on the fly. Has anyone used Livingwriter? Comments about it please?
Im very impressed with campfire. Ive been looking for a visual writing software, Thank you for sharing.
Great Review!
I'm working on a memoir, and will check this out starting today!
Thanks!
This is awesome Mandi. Million Hearts from India :) I am really going to make use of this software to let out my mind in the form of words
Very well done video! In depth explanations with visual examples. Thank you!
I’ve been waiting for a video like this.
Hope you find it helpful!
its not allowing me to use it, it just a blank night sky, by the way loved this video
well I know what I'll be using for my fantasy ideas
I really like the feel of Campfire. My issue: How do I paste my current WIP chapters into the manuscript on Campfire? It's not letting me. I have been looking for videos on RUclips about this, but I don't see any. Any advice? Thanks for the great videos.
There's an option to import a Word doc in
I clicked on the link you provided and it's giving me a 'I'm sorry" as if the link is broken. I've tried 3 times.
Not sure why you're getting that message. I've checked the link and it seems to be working fine from my end www.campfirewriting.com/write/for-novelists?ML_Q1_22
thanks so much for this Mandy.
i’ve been searching for such a tool, for a few years, now..
I started with OneNote, but i wanted to get a more visual & mind-mapping like interface.
i’ve tied a bunch of iPad apps, as well as FreeMind, off course,…. but Campfire just seems to being a lot closer to perfect..for my needs.
Are you able to use at all, on iOS, and/or an iPad ?
thanks again !
Not sure if they have an ipad specific app, but I do know it works for iOS devices!
Thank you! Your video helped me navigate and understand how this program works better than the tutorials.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow!! What a great software program! Thanks for the great info.
Thank you, you help me so much 🙏🏼
is it free?
I'm very interested in this program so I appreciate this video.
Question though: Is the manuscript saved to the website? Do you know how it's protected from potential loss or access from others? Also is there any easy way to export the entire manuscript to an outside program?
If you can't tell, I've lost several manuscripts to a variety of different problems haha
It's saved automatically on the website or desktop app (depending on which you use). You can easily export the manuscript at any time. I've also lost manuscripts in the past to computer errors, so I copy and paste each chapter into a Word doc as I finish writing chapters so I always have my book in at least two places.
@@MandiLynnWrites sounds good. Thank you! I'm trying to decide if I want to use the site or the desktop app, but I do think I'll be getting Campfire. Thanks again for the video and for sharing your code!
I'm just curious but have you heard of a piece of software called, "Jutoh"? It allows you to write your books and then export them into Kindle and epub format afterwards. There is a little bit of a learning curve and inserting pictures can be a little bit of a pain but it does save you hiring someone to format your book into a ..Mobi or epub file. Check it out. It's reasonably priced.
I haven't but I use Adobe InDesign or Kotobee author to format books. I'll check out Jutoh though!
@@MandiLynnWrites Do. I hated InDesign and have yet to properly check out Kotobe but I will.
Thanks for the great video.
@@aidanlucid9619 Highly recommend Kotobee! I have a tutorial here if you want to check it out: ruclips.net/video/wrGwMat5gS0/видео.html
@@MandiLynnWrites ok. I will definitely check out your video. Thanks 👍🙏.
Plotter rocks too!
nice video
I feel like this was I sponsored video. Well surprise, surprise...
It is a sponsored video, but I've also been using and loving for Campfire for over two years now, hence why I wanted to create this video.
GREAT, informative video. But I wish ta GAWD you'd pronounce "button" correctly.