A gentle introduction to Scrivener

For people who are deeply suspicious of Scrivener

I’m frequently surprised that there are writers who don’t use Scrivener. For long form projects, it’s my most indispensable tool. It enables me to be a better writer and helps me publish weekly, serialised stories without getting into a total mess.

Now, if you’ve used Scrivener and didn’t get on with it, that’s fine. If you prefer using something else, also fine. I’m not trying to force anyone to convert! I’m not evangelical about tools - or try not to be. This post today is for people who have heard of Scrivener but perhaps haven’t found the time to check it out, or have found it too intimidating, or who don’t understand the point of it.

If that’s you, keep reading. There’s even a little video tour.