Description
In this course, you will learn :
- Demonstrates how to make the most of this powerful writing tool
- investigates how to use the interface, plan a new project, and keep track of project-related assets in the research folder
- covers the writing and editing features of the software
- Finally, Laura discusses preset compilation options and demonstrates how writers can share their work as a word processing file, a PDF document, or an ebook.
Syllabus :
1. Navigate Scrivener
- Tour the interface
- Open an existing project
- Customize the toolbar
- Understand Scrivenings mode
- Navigation tips
2. Plan a New Project
- Use the binder to brainstorm and outline your work
- Import files
- Split long documents
- Merge documents
- Use the corkboard to organize and add detail
- Use the Inspector to set and review details
- Use the Outliner to view details and metadata
- Set draft and session word count targets
- Set document word count targets
- Add templates
- Save and back up your work
3. Research Your Project
- Use the research folder
- Use the scratchpad
- Keep track of characters and locations
- Use the name generator
4. Write Your Project
- Set font, indentation, and background
- Write in composition mode
- Set correction preferences
- Work with images
- Insert tables
- Explore writing tools
- Use document and project bookmarks
- Manage footnotes, comments, and annotations
5. Review and Edit Your Project
- Review project and text statistics
- Use search
- Find and replace words
- View your work in a split screen
- Take snapshots of your work
- Use Revision mode
- Fix common formatting issues
- Create and use collections
6. Share Your Work
- Export files
- Compress your project
- Share on social media
- Print your project
- Prepare to compile your project
- Compile as a PDF using presets
- Compile as an ebook using presets
- Create a table of contents
- Tips for sharing your work