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Insert an Em Dash in Scrivener
One of the most commonly used punctuation marks is the em dash. Depending on the software you use to write, it isn’t always obvious how to insert them. In this [...]
How to Use the Scrivener Name Generator
If you need a little help coming up with character names, Scrivener’s Name Generator may be just the boost you need. Scrivener’s name generator - what it is [...]
Reduce Distraction in Scrivener – 5 Easy Tools
Writers who have difficulty staying focused may wish to decrease the disturbances that writing on a computer can present. You may prefer to have a distraction free mode in which [...]
Using ProWritingAid with Scrivener
Can you use ProWritingAid with Scrivener? Yes, you can. In this article you’ll see how easy using ProWritingAid with Scrivener is. Using ProWritingAid with Scrivener—how it works There [...]
How to Rename a Scrivener Project
Sometimes we need to rename one of our Scrivener projects but are afraid we could lose our work in the process. It’s very easy to rename a Scrivener project. In [...]
How to Delete a Scrivener Project
In a perfect world we’d never get our Scrivener project files mixed up. They would all be clearly identifiable with descriptive names. But what if we created a new project [...]
How to Use the Trash in Scrivener
All writers have spent time working on a scene and later discovered that the story would be better without it. What do we do with unnecessary or unwanted scenes in [...]
How to Double Space in Scrivener
Line spacing in Scrivener can be a bit confusing until you learn how it works and the places where it can be adjusted. In this article I’ll show you how [...]
How To Insert Images in Scrivener
Inserting images in Scrivener is easy, but users should be aware of the technical differences in the methods before adding images in their Scrivener projects. In this article we’ll look [...]
How to Change the Background in Scrivener
If you want to dress up Scrivener’s layout, one thing you can do is to change the background in Scrivener. In this tutorial, we’ll concentrate on changing the background of [...]
How to Indent in Scrivener
Scrivener is a very popular app that helps writers of all types to be more productive. In this article, we’ll look at how to indent in Scrivener. How [...]
How to Find and Replace in Scrivener
Most people who write have an occasional need to find and replace words in their documents. A single page document in Word or a similar app would be easy to [...]
Scrivener Vs. Word – Which Is Better for Writers?
Which is better for writers? In a Scrivener vs. Word showdown there isn’t one straight forward winner. It depends upon a particular writer’s focus and job-related needs. We’ll [...]
How to Add Chapters in Scrivener 2 Easy Ways
If you are new to Scrivener, the writing app from Literature & Latte, you may not have found a way to add chapters to your book manuscript. If not, hang [...]
How to Make Scrivener Easier For New Users
If you have done any research at all on Scrivener, you may have read or heard the complaint that it is overwhelming and difficult to use. In this article I’ll [...]
How to Move Your Work from Scrivener to Word – 2 Easy Ways
Writers who are new to Scrivener or are researching it prior to purchasing it sometimes ask, “Can Scrivener export to Word.” The answer to that question is yes. [...]
How to Change the Default Font in Scrivener
You can easily change the default font in Scrivener. As with many things related to Scrivener, it’s easy to over-complicate making adjustments to the default settings. However, once [...]
How to Count Words in Scrivener the Easy Way
When it comes to word counts, the king of all apps for writers is Scrivener. I think most writers would be surprised what they have access to when they learn [...]
How to Manually Add a Synopsis to Scrivener Documents
There are two ways to manually add a synopsis to Scrivener documents. One allows you to dictate word for word what the synopsis will say. The other uses text from [...]
How to Fix Synopsis Not Showing in Scrivener Outliner
If you find your synopsis not showing in Scrivener Outliner (with title or more text), there are a few things that could cause it. Here's how to fix the problem. [...]
How to Change the Order of Items in Scrivener Outliner Columns
We'll show you how to change the order of items in Scrivener Outliner columns. It's easier than you might think. The Outliner in Scrivener is a versatile tool [...]
How to Auto-fill the Synopsis in Scrivener for Windows V1
Scrivener allows the user to fill the synopsis in writing projects without typing in the entire text. In this article we'll show you how to auto-fill the synopsis in Scrivener [...]
How to Auto-fill the Synopsis in Scrivener V3
You can auto-fill the synopsis in Scrivener V3 for Mac or Windows. You can very easily do that without manually typing in the entire text of the synopsis. Here's how [...]
Can You Edit in Vellum?
Vellum is an incredibly easy to use software designed to convert Microsoft Word files into beautifully formatted eBook files and PDFs for printing. You typically import a ready to publish .docx [...]
Can Vellum Export to Word?
Can Vellum Export to Word? Yes, it can, indirectly. But why would you want to export from Vellum to Word when it’s usually the other way around? We’ll tell you [...]
How to Save Apple Pages Files to PDF
If you are a writer or author who sends your work out to be printed, you will almost certainly be asked to provide your work as a PDF at some [...]
Sort a List in Microsoft Word Quickly and Easily
There are occasions when you might wish to sort a list in Microsoft Word. In this article you’ll learn how to do that very easily. Why Sort a [...]
Is LibreOffice a Good Microsoft 365 Alternative for Writers?
Like a lot of other people, writers and other creatives often look for ways to control expenses related to their craft. One area of concern to some is the software [...]
4 Simple Ways to Open and Edit Microsoft Word Documents Without Word
How can we open Microsoft Word documents without Word? It’s easy if we have access to any of the four apps that we’ll discuss in this article. Most of them [...]
How to Add Hyperlinks in Microsoft Word and LibreOffice Writer
There are times that you would like to insert working internet links in your Microsoft Word documents. By “working internet link,” I mean a link that will take you to [...]
Tracking References and Citations in MS Word Easily
Fiction and non-fiction writers do a lot of research in the process of writing their stories, documents, or books. This article will show you how to track references and citations [...]
How to Easily Change Fonts in Vellum
Vellum is a remarkable app that produces exactly the type of book files that I need for my work, including print and eBooks. In this article I'll show you how [...]
How to Use Cloud Storage to Share Files
Most readers of this website have probably heard of using cloud storage to share files. Some may not know exactly what that is. You may recognize some of the business [...]
2 Ways to Zip and Share Multiple Files or Photos From Your Computer
There are times when we’d like to share multiple files with another person. Those files could be text-based documents from Word, Excel, or Scrivener. Or they may be photos that [...]
14 Easy Things You Can Do With Keyboard Shortcuts in MS Word
In this article I'll show you how to save time doing writing tasks via keyboard shortcuts rather than using the toolbars or menus in your software. Long-time users [...]
Formatting a Book for Print in Vellum
Formatting a book for print is not an easy task. Yet those writers who have chosen to be indie authors will at some point need to format their books for [...]
How to Easily Count Words in Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, LibreOffice, OpenOffice, and Google Docs
There are several reasons one might wish to count words in Microsoft Word and other writing apps. For example, writers often set daily or weekly writing goals of a certain [...]
How to Quickly Count Words in Vellum for Mac
Vellum for Mac is an incredibly handy app for indie authors who need to format their book manuscripts into great looking print books or eBooks.
How to quickly import a Word file into Vellum
Vellum is one of the best friends an indie author can have. It can take your edited Microsoft Word document and transform it into ePub, Mobi, or PDF formats. The [...]
How to Convert Apple Pages Files to MS Word DOCX
Many authors write on Apple products. For some it’s a Mac computer; others write on iPads or even their iPhones. If those authors are using native apps to write, they [...]