Scrivener for dummies / by Gwen Hernandez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hernandez, Gwen.

Series:

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Scrivener (Computer program).

Authorship--Data processing.

Authorship.

Creative writing--Computer programs.

Creative writing.

Text editors (Computer programs).

Word processing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (411 p.)

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

No matter what you want to write, Scrivener makes it easier. Whether you're a planner, a seat-of-the-pants writer, or something in between, Scrivener provides tools for every stage of the writing process. Scrivener For Dummies walks you step-by-step through this popular writing software's best features. This friendly For Dummies guide starts with the basics, but even experienced scriveners will benefit from the helpful tips for getting more from their favourite writing software. Walks you through customizing project templates for your project nee

Contents:

ScrivenerTM For Dummies; About the Author; Dedication; Author's Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Introduction; Conventions Used in This Book; What You're Not to Read; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organized; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go From Here; Part I: Getting to Know Scrivener; Chapter 1: Getting Started in Scrivener; Understanding What Scrivener Is (and Isn't); Understanding the Differences between Mac and Windows Versions; Looking at Scrivener Keyboard Conventions; Creating a Project; Understanding the Scrivener Interface; Determining Your Writing Style

Chapter 2: Organizing Your Work with the BinderUnderstanding Files and Folders in Scrivener; Working with the Root Folders; Building Your Scrivener Project; Working with Scrivener Items; Part II: Meeting the Inspector; Chapter 3: Working with the Synopsis; Understanding the Synopsis; Populating the Synopsis; Chapter 4: Tracking Scene Elements with Metadata; Navigating the General Meta-Data Section; Working with the Label and Status Fields; Assigning Label and Status Values; Using Label Colors to Distinguish Items; Chapter 5: Working with Document Support Panes

Looking at the Document Support PanesTaking Notes; Getting the Skinny on References; Linking to Reference Material; Assigning Keywords; Working with the Project Keywords Window; Creating Custom Metadata; Looking at the Remaining Document Support Options; Part III: Starting to Write; Chapter 6: Introducing the Editor: Where the Magic Happens; Dissecting the Editor; Seeing Double with Split Screen Mode; Using QuickReference Panels; Using Scrivenings Mode to View Documents Together; Checking Your Spelling and Grammar; Chapter 7: Getting Rid of Distractions with Composition Mode

Comparing Composition Mode to the Full Screen FunctionEntering Composition Mode; Personalizing the Composition Mode Experience; Working in Composition Mode; Viewing the Inspector Panel; Chapter 8: Planning Your Project with the Corkboard; Viewing the Corkboard; Understanding Index Card Elements; Working in the Corkboard; Modifying the Corkboard Layout; Understanding the Types of Corkboards; Adding a New Document in the Corkboard; Viewing the Corkboard in Split Screen; Modifying the Corkboard Preferences; Printing Index Cards

Chapter 9: Getting a High-Level View of Your Project with the OutlinerAccessing the Outliner; Arranging the Outliner; Editing in the Outliner; Viewing Your Outline in Split Screen; Printing Your Outline; Exporting Your Outline to a Spreadsheet; Chapter 10: Marking Up Your Text with Inline Annotations and Comments; Using Inline Annotations to Insert Notes into Your Text; Using Comments to Create Linked Notes in the Sidebar; Exporting Comments and Annotations; Chapter 11: Citing Your Sources with Footnotes; Understanding the Types of Footnotes; Adding a Footnote; Editing or Deleting a Footnote

Stripping All Notations from a Document

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781118312469

1118312465

9781118312452

1118312457

OCLC:

807970905