Scrivener (software)

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Scrivener is a word processing program and outliner designed for authors. It is developed by Literature and Latte, a software company based in Truro, Cornwall. Scrivener provides a management system for documents, notes, and metadata, and facilitates the structuring and editing of long documents.

Features

Scrivener is known for its robust feature set tailored to the needs of writers. Some of its key features include:

• **Corkboard**: A virtual corkboard where users can organize their ideas using digital index cards.
• **Outliner**: An outliner tool that allows users to structure their work hierarchically.
• **Scrivenings Mode**: A mode that lets users view and edit multiple documents as a single cohesive text.
• **Research Management**: The ability to import and store research materials, such as PDFs, images, and web pages, within the project.
• **Full-Screen Mode**: A distraction-free writing environment.
• **Compilation**: Tools to compile documents into various formats, including PDF, Microsoft Word, ePub, and Kindle.

Usage

Scrivener is widely used by novelists, screenwriters, non-fiction writers, academics, and other professionals who need to manage large writing projects. It is particularly popular among NaNoWriMo participants due to its ability to handle extensive and complex writing projects.

Platforms

Scrivener is available for macOS, Windows, and iOS. The software is regularly updated to include new features and improvements based on user feedback.

History

Scrivener was first released in 2007. Since its inception, it has undergone several major updates, with each version adding new features and enhancements to improve the user experience.

See also

• Word processor
• Outliner
• Writing software
• Literature and Latte