1-2-3 Writing Blog: Let’s Talk About Writing Software

 
 

Each blog contains 1 idea, 2 quotes, and 3 questions to ponder.

 

1 WRITING IDEA

Writing can often feel like assembling a jigsaw puzzle, with ideas not always fitting neatly in order.

Enter Scrivener, your software sidekick that does more than help you write a book… you’ll build a story.

Imagine a digital workshop where you can:

📁 Organize every idea, image, and doc in ONE place
🔄 Drag, drop, and shuffle sections fluidly
📚 Juggle between your manuscript and character bios simultaneously

Regret making a bold edit? No sweat! With Scrivener’s Snapshots, revisit older versions and keep your literary gem safe.

And remember the good ol' days of index cards on storyboard walls? Now you can go digital – in the corkboard feature.

Need to format files for digital or print? Easy-peasy. From name generators to laser-focused writing with Focus Mode, Scrivener is every writer's dream.

And… myth-busting time. Scrivener isn't hard. Give yourself an hour. Dive in and push buttons. You’ll be up and running in no time.

Crafting your masterpiece just got a lot easier.

Hop over to literatureandlatte.com for a free trial and tutorials.

*By the way, I’m not a Scrivener salesperson or affiliate. I just dig the software.


2 WRITING QUOTES

You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.

— Jodi Picoult
There is a ruthlessness to the creative act. It often involves a betrayal of the status quo.
— Alan Watt

3 Writing Questions

  1. What are the fundamental differences between merely writing a book and building a story?

  2. What writing advantages come with the ability to organize every idea, image, and document in one place?

  3. How does the concept of a "digital workshop" redefine traditional writing methods?

 
 

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About Me

Hey, I’m Brian. Born a Tar Heel but now a Virginian, I’m a father of five and the husband of one amazing lady. My family has a thing for Golden Retrievers. Given the right circumstances, I can do a smooth moonwalk on a slick kitchen floor. I’ve also written a book called The Jungle Within.