This is such a helpful way to stay organized. They both have outliner views as well with a list of the chapters and scenes with the details you’ve written in. Index cards will link directly to individual scenes, making it easy to switch from outlining to writing, and allowing you to move them around freely as your story changes and grows. In both programs, you can create a index cards for each scene with notes about what you’d like to include in that scene. The both also have full screen view to limit distractions. You can also split the screen to see your index cards as you write, or between two different scenes–say, if you want to copy from one and paste into another. As you can see in my picture above, I like to be able to look at my characters as I work. This alone is worth the cost of either program. Both programs allow you to create sections for new chapters and new scenes, and lists them in a menu on the left for easy navigation. To me, there is nothing worse than scrolling through a never-ending Word document to insert a new scene, or especially to reorganize several scenes or chapters. In my opinion, the best reason to use any novel-writing software is the chapter and scene breakdown. That said, here’s why I love using Storyist:įEATURES THAT WILL BE FAMILIAR TO SCRIVENER USERSĬhapter and Scene Breakdown. Second, it is more expensive than Scrivener, but in my opinion, worth every penny. First, it’s only available for Mac and iOS so if you don’t use Apple products, this won’t be a good fit for you. There are a couple things you should know off the bat. I was so happy with the app that when I bought a new laptop, I decided to stick with it. So I went on the lookout for an novel writing app and found Storyist. They promised an iPad version was coming but that was over two years ago and I have yet to see an app happen. Up until then, I’d been an avid Scrivener user and promoter, so the very first thing I did before I even bought my iPad was go to the Scrivener website to see if they had an iPad app. I was first introduced to Storyist when I got an iPad. The program is called Storyist and today I’m going to tell you how it’s similar to Scrivener, how it’s different, and why I switched. No subscription required.Originally Posted on Thinking Through Our FingersĮvery time I post a picture of my workspace on Instagram or Facebook, people want to know, “What writing program are you using?” Or, “Is that Scrivener?” No, it’s not Scrivener, but I’m surprised more people don’t know what it is. Upgrade pricing is available for customers who purchased Storyist 3 for iOS. After the trial period ends, you can purchase Storyist 4 to continue using the editing features or use the app in reader mode for free. Support for Storyist for Mac, RTF, Plain Text, Fountain, and Final Draft FDX files.Easy import and export of text and images.Automatic manuscript and screenplay formatting with familiar tab and return key shortcuts.Files interface with the ability to collaborate with other writers, browse version history, and sync with your favorite cloud storage service.Rich text editor with support for fonts, colors, comments, images, headers, footers, and style sheets.And the Files app support lets you store your projects where you want and edit them in place. Storyist organizes your novel manuscripts, screenplays, notes, and other project-related writing so you can access them with just a few taps. Keep all your writing organized and accessible.Have a few minutes? Open Storyist and jot down a note, rewrite a few paragraphs, or annotate your manuscript with ideas for future changes. When you're ready to put words on the page, Storyist can even display your index cards next to your manuscript as you write. Storyist lets you sketch out a story using index cards and then refine it with customizable plot, character, and setting sheets. And Storyist comes with manuscript and screenplay templates so you can focus on the writing, not the formatting. Storyist provides a rich text editor with support for comments, images, headers, footers, and style sheets so you can create properly formatted manuscripts and screenplays. Produce submission-ready manuscripts and screenplays.a real godsend.” – Michael Brandman, Bestselling Author. I'm using the Storyist app for my iPad Mini and it's sensational. “I'm currently traveling in Europe and am just now putting the finishing touches on the book that will be published in September. “If I could have only one screenwriting app on my iPad, Storyist would be it.” – Taz Goldstein, Hand Held Hollywood. Storyist is a powerful writing environment that lets you create, review, and revise your work wherever inspiration strikes.
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