Scrivener For Dummies

No matter what you want to write, Scrivener makes it easier.   Whether you’re a planner, a seat-of-the-pants writer, or something in between, Scrivener provides tools for every stage of the writing process. Scrivener For Dummies walks you step-by-step through this popular writing software’s best features. This friendly For Dummies  guide starts with the basics, but even experienced scriveners will benefit from the helpful tips for getting more from their favourite writing software. Walks you through customizing project templates for your project needs Offers useful advice on compiling your project for print and e-book formats  Helps you set up project and document targets and minimize distractions to keep you on track and on deadline Explains how to storyboard with the corkboard, create collections, and understand their value Shows you how to use automated backups to protect your hard work along the way From idea inception to manuscript submission, Scrivener for Dummies makes it easier than ever to plan, write, organize, and revise your masterpiece in Scrivener.

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting to Know Scrivener 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started in Scrivener 9 Chapter 2: Organizing Your Work with the Binder 21 Part II: Meeting the Inspector 43 Chapter 3: Working with the Synopsis 45 Chapter 4: Tracking Scene Elements with Metadata 51 Chapter 5: Working with Document Support Panes 67 Part III: Starting to Write 93 Chapter 6: Introducing the Editor: Where the Magic Happens 95 Chapter 7: Getting Rid of Distractions with Composition Mode 119 Chapter 8: Planning Your Project with the Corkboard 129 Chapter 9: Getting a High-Level View of Your Project with the Outliner 145 Chapter 10: Marking Up Your Text with Inline Annotations and Comments 159 Chapter 11: Citing Your Sources with Footnotes 171 Part IV: Getting Your Manuscript Out There 183 Chapter 12: Setting Up the Compile Options 185 Chapter 13: Exporting Your Project with Compile 227 Part V: Customizing Your Scrivener Experience 245 Chapter 14: Setting Word Count Goals and Checking Progress 247 Chapter 15: Saving Time with Custom Layouts and Project Templates 261 Chapter 16: Creating Useful Forms with Document Templates 277 Part VI: Getting the Most Out of Scrivener 285 Chapter 17: Searching High and Low 287 Chapter 18: Creating Collections for Quick Access to Related Files 305 Chapter 19: Saving Versions of Your Files with Snapshots 319 Chapter 20: Tracking Your Revisions 333 Chapter 21: Protecting Your Work with Automatic and Manual Backups 341 Part VII: The Part of Tens 349 Chapter 22: Ten Awesome Features That Didn’t Fit Anywhere Else 351 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Get More Help 359 Index 363