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BookCat · 06-01-2012, 01:23 PM

I do like Word's Outline mode and it's flexibility - I can write any part of the novel I want, and just fit it into the outline, or change the order of scenes etc. I've downloaded the trial version of Scrivener, but it's taking me a while to run through the tutorial and become accustomed to the things it can do. One thing I've noticed which I really like is the research file and all it can hold.

Your final paragraph is a little alarming, Penforhire, as my previous laptop died due to the HD breaking down. I set Word to automatically save every ten minutes and I often click "Save" when I've done something I don't want to lose.

Often, when reading reviews of Word vs Other Software, I have the feeling that few people know how to use Word's Outline view; it's a really useful feature.

Anyway, I'll play with Scrivener for a month and see if I like it.

Just in case I don't, any other suggestions? As I won't be buying it and the cost will be split between two of my friends, price isn't important within reason; (at some point they'll say no if it's too expensive).

Thanks.

06-01-2012, 01:23 PM	#92
BookCat C L J Posts: 2,911 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	I do like Word's Outline mode and it's flexibility - I can write any part of the novel I want, and just fit it into the outline, or change the order of scenes etc. I've downloaded the trial version of Scrivener, but it's taking me a while to run through the tutorial and become accustomed to the things it can do. One thing I've noticed which I really like is the research file and all it can hold. Your final paragraph is a little alarming, Penforhire, as my previous laptop died due to the HD breaking down. I set Word to automatically save every ten minutes and I often click "Save" when I've done something I don't want to lose. Often, when reading reviews of Word vs Other Software, I have the feeling that few people know how to use Word's Outline view; it's a really useful feature. Anyway, I'll play with Scrivener for a month and see if I like it. Just in case I don't, any other suggestions? As I won't be buying it and the cost will be split between two of my friends, price isn't important within reason; (at some point they'll say no if it's too expensive). Thanks.