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Scrivener

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Scrivener is a paid writing software. It is optimized for writing creative works such as books and plays. Other writing tools, such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs, are primarily focused on tools for business writing. Scrivener utilizes tools to help keep notes and research readily available, as well as pre-defined templates for scriptwriting or novel writing.

Scrivener
Developer(s) Litterature & Latte
Initial release 2007; 18 years ago
Platform Windows, macOS, iOS
Website https://www.literatureandlatte.com/download?product=Scrivener

Tool Information

Scrivener offers many robust tools for creative writing. Amongst the most powerful are the preloaded templates offered whenever you start a new project. Templates inlcuded are:

FICTION

  • Novel
  • Novel (with Parts)
  • Short Story

Non-Fiction

  • Essay (Chicago Style)
  • General Non-Fiction
  • General Non-Fiction (LaTeX)
  • Paper (APA)
  • Paper (MLA)
  • Research Proposal
  • Undergraduate Humanities Essay
The New Project selection offers various templates for popular script and novel formats.

Scriptwriting

  • BBC Radio Screen Style
  • BBC Taped Drama
  • Comic Script
  • Documentary Script
  • Screenplay
  • Stage Play (UK)
  • Stage Play (US)

Miscellaneous

  • Persuasive Lecture
  • Poem
  • Recipe Collection

Development Community Relationship

Literature & Latte, the creators of Scrivener, sponsored the 2021 Spooktober Visual Novel Jam.

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