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Post by Lib on Nov 8, 2013 11:00:08 GMT -5
One thing I don't like about Scrivener - or maybe I just haven't taken the time to figure it out yet - is having to set the margins and spacing every time I start a new text area. Like Boom said, I'd rather write than learn new software.
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Post by r.elena.t on Dec 1, 2013 14:01:39 GMT -5
I don't need to do those things for each text box. I write in "document" view & not "cork board" view. Don't know if that makes a difference.
You can set margins & spacing in "preferences" under "formatting," as well as margins in "composer" or "editing."
When you compile or export, you can also set all that (it comes set with 1" margins all around). Open the compile command & check it out.
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Post by Lib on Dec 2, 2013 12:44:05 GMT -5
Didn't realize you could set preferences for compile. I'll have to check that out.
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Post by boomboom on Dec 3, 2013 15:21:51 GMT -5
I really can't imagine you can't set the margins for a project that would stay there. How about templates? Can't you create one of those? Do you mean when you go back to writing on a page that is already setup you have to reset it or when you open a new document (not project, but within project).
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Post by Lib on Dec 5, 2013 23:33:25 GMT -5
Templates! The lightbulb just went on over my head. Never thought about that.
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Post by jennifer on Mar 30, 2014 12:30:04 GMT -5
I also love Scrivener. As a pantser who writes out of order, being able to write into the outline, add notes, keep track of character, place, other particulars, etc. has let my writing really take off. The only thing I don't like so far are some of the compile limitations. This is what is wonderful about Scrivener. You are a pantser and it works well for you for that. I am a ridiculous planner, like my planning word count is probably higher than my novel word count will end up being, and I use Scrivener perfectly for THAT. And for those who plan to use Excel (actually this thread is so old you probably already are, but if any new people read this) the list of documents on the side of Scrivener, in the "binder" would work just like tabs, only you'd be in a word processor, so easier to write. As for the compile limitations, I've dug deeply into compile and have found a ton of ways to do it, with myriad choices. There probably is a limitation, but so far none that has stopped me from doing what I want. It's very customizable. I took the time to go through the entire introductory thing so even if I'm not using all the features at the moment, I'm definitely aware of them, and as I went through the practice exercise, I could see ways I would use many of the features once I got the writing done and start revising. I'm using the trial version - I had all my documents separately in my folder on my computer (I'm so old-fashioned I use a DESKTOP - I know, do you younger writers even know what one is hahaha) and had to click back and forth between them. Now when I need to find something in a note, I can click onto the document that has it (and I have broken them up into much smaller documents so I can find the correct one more easily) and find what I need and click "back" and go back to the spot where I needed it. If I want to keep looking at the one document while typing in the other, I just split the screen with one click, pick out the document with another click, and am ready to go. It's soooo easy! Hey, I should get a kickback for so totally promoting this thing. And though I've just written a ton about it, I agree with r.elene.t that I can't actually post ENOUGH good about it to make you understand how fabulous it is. If it hasn't come out with a pad version yet, it really should, it could corner the market, I'm telling you.  |
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Post by r.elena.t on Mar 30, 2014 19:06:46 GMT -5
We did have someone who wrote in Excel. Was it dalaimama? Wonder if she'll return later in the summer... |
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Post by r.elena.t on Mar 30, 2014 19:10:31 GMT -5
As for the compile limitations, I've dug deeply into compile and have found a ton of ways to do it, with myriad choices. You're obviously much better than me at this... okay, I skipped the Intro. But now I know where to go when I have a question.  |
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Post by r.elena.t on Mar 30, 2014 19:14:32 GMT -5
I also love Scrivener. As a pantser who writes out of order, being able to write into the outline, add notes, keep track of character, place, other particulars, etc. has let my writing really take off. The only thing I don't like so far are some of the compile limitations. ... (I'm so old-fashioned I use a DESKTOP - I know, do you younger writers even know what one is hahaha) Now don't go gettin' into a computer comparison by age, 'cause I am verrrry proud to have punched cards, then moved to JCL on a mainframe before the advent of PCs. so there.  |
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Post by boomboom on Mar 30, 2014 21:29:55 GMT -5
(I'm so old-fashioned I use a DESKTOP - I know, do you younger writers even know what one is hahaha) Actually, Jennifer, I think you are one of the younger members of this forum lol. Are you going to buy Scrivener? You know that if you win Camp NaNoWriMo you get a 50% off coupon? Elena - Wetdirt was the one that wrote in Excel. I just went crazy and bought Aeon Timeline with the Camp NaNo coupon. I am going to be having about 3 POVs running simultaneously and talk about the long ago past. Besides, I'm an techno junkie and timelines are a LOT harder to make than you would think. It looks pretty cool and is importable in to Scrivener Mac and will be to Windows Scrivener in the future. |
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Post by r.elena.t on Mar 31, 2014 9:46:09 GMT -5
coupon for winning November or for camp sign-up? (As my November was a bust)
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Post by jennifer on Mar 31, 2014 11:13:34 GMT -5
coupon for winning November or for camp sign-up? (As my November was a bust) From what I saw, there was a coupon 20% for anybody who signed up (which I just used and bought Scrivener because I was too impatient to wait til the end of nano - stupid me, but now I OWN it) and then 50% off for winners. You've got me on the punch cards. I had an aunt who worked with those. I think I like being a younger person...it was a role I played for so long, and suddenly it turned tables on me, and I wasn't ready to be the old one. Though I'm 42, I feel older because I have 3 grandkids (and 1 on the way). |
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Post by r.elena.t on Mar 31, 2014 15:42:19 GMT -5
Well, in reproductive terms, 3 grandkids does push you up there, jennifer. So here you are: old & young at the very same time. sweet, no? |
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Post by jennifer on Mar 31, 2014 17:07:25 GMT -5
Well, in reproductive terms, 3 grandkids does push you up there, jennifer. So here you are: old & young at the very same time. sweet, no? A fun, young MayMay (that's my gramma name). Since I didn't get freedom when I was young (having kids way too early) I look forward to freedom in a few years - by which I mean not responsible for the day-to-day well being of anybody but myself. I think I'll appreciate it and use it better AFTER having gone through all the other stuff than I would have BEFORE. London, here I come! |
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Post by r.elena.t on Mar 31, 2014 18:20:36 GMT -5
I gave myself a summer in London after graduating college (& not getting any of the summer oil company jobs I applied for).
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Post by jennifer on Mar 31, 2014 18:41:28 GMT -5
I gave myself a summer in London after graduating college (& not getting any of the summer oil company jobs I applied for). Fun! But Benedict Cumberbatch was not hanging around filming Sherlock, so slightly disappointing, right? Haha just kidding no doubt it was amazing! Was it? |
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Post by r.elena.t on Apr 1, 2014 12:29:26 GMT -5
Well, in 1978, Benedict Cumberbatch was barely out of nappies, or maybe not even, so no.  But it was awesome. My third London visit as an adult - well at least not a kid going back & forth from Nigeria to school. I stayed with family friends near Wimbledon. Spent each day wandering a different district and evenings at the theater - students paid very little for last-minute tickets in any empty seat. Went home on one of those cheap flights where people waited three days on the sidewalk to get on. |
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Post by jennifer on Apr 1, 2014 14:31:06 GMT -5
Well, in 1978, Benedict Cumberbatch was barely out of nappies, or maybe not even, so no. But it was awesome. My third London visit as an adult - well at least not a kid going back & forth from Nigeria to school. I stayed with family friends near Wimbledon. Spent each day wandering a different district and evenings at the theater - students paid very little for last-minute tickets in any empty seat. Went home on one of those cheap flights where people waited three days on the sidewalk to get on. Well my goal is to move to London for at least a year after all these kids stop depending on me (3 kids, 3 grandkids, 2 in-law kids). That should be like 5 or 6 years from now. If you haven't been since 1978, you should come with me! Show me around. And we'll find Benedict Cumberbatch because I don't care what your age, you gotta appreciate that lovely piece of God's work.  |
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Post by r.elena.t on Apr 1, 2014 15:36:02 GMT -5
I don't travel much any more. Partly: been there, did that. Partly: I need a lot of props so pain doesn't prevent me sleeping. But I'd love to go back to UK. My last time in London was a few days stop-over on my way to the Gambia in 2004. If you move to London, I'd love to visit & share what I know, though the place has changed much since I really spent time there. So we could discover the city together. |
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Post by jennifer on Apr 1, 2014 15:37:49 GMT -5
I don't travel much any more. Partly: been there, did that. Partly: I need a lot of props so pain doesn't prevent me sleeping. But I'd love to go back to UK. If you move to London, can I visit? Absolutely! And you'll get the most comfy bed in the joint. |
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