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New post at WU on Alternate Uses for Scrivener

Did you know you can use Scrivener for more than just writing a novel or memoir? I’ve highlighted a few ideas for you over at WriterUnboxed.com today, and there are more great suggestions in the comments. I hope you’ll stop by to check it out, ask a question, or share your own ways for using Scrivener beyond the manuscript.

And if you’re in the US, have a great Thanksgiving weekend! I’m grateful to all of you for being part of my community, and all the support you’ve given me over the years.

❤️

Oh no NaNo

Late summer and early fall have been busy, busy, busy. Things are starting to calm down, but when I’m not learning to play pickle ball—so much fun!—I’ve basically got my head down working on my current manuscript.

I’ve found the joy in my story again, and I pretty much don’t want to do anything else but work on it these days. Which is how I just today realized that National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) already started.

I’m not participating this year since I’m in the middle of a project and don’t want to stop (see previous paragraph), but I am trying to lay down as many words as possible before the end of the year.

How about you? Are you trying your hand at NaNo?

If so, here’s one of the many posts I’ve done on how Scrivener can help you hit your 1667 words/day: Winning NaNoWriMo with Scrivener.

And if you need help with anything else in Scrivener, you can find a list of all my blog posts on the subject at https://gwenhernandez.com/scrivener-tips/.

Upcoming Events

For the next few days I’ll be immersed in a virtual version of my favorite business conference for romance writers (Romance Author Mastermind), and I have a couple of appearances booked for the next few months.

Here’s what’s already on my schedule into the new year.

Whether you’re working toward 50K words this month or not, I hope this message finds you well as we race toward the end of 2021.

Compile Mastery for Windows course is live!

If you struggle to compile your work in Scrivener 3, you're not alone. And I have good news!

My newest online course, Scrivener 3 Compile Mastery for Windows, is now live.

Want to know how to turn your manuscript into a Word document, print-ready PDF, ebook, or other file? This self-paced course provides the essential functions and features of compiling, and digs deep to show you how to customize your output.

By the end of the class, you will:

  • understand what compiling is.
  • be able to set up your project binder for best compile results.
  • know how to utilize section types for easier formatting.
  • understand the purpose of the Compile window’s sections.
  • be able to run through simple compile scenarios in minutes.
  • understand how to customize the Compile function for your needs.
  • be able to create drop caps, custom chapter headings, image separators, files for POD books, printed outlines, and more.

Includes:

  • 43 step-by-step lessons with screenshots
  • 18 instructional videos
  • Q&A with the instructor (via lesson comments)
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Enrollment includes instant and indefinite course access. What are you waiting for? Sign up today.

You deserve it. 🙂 

Looking for a fundamentals course, or something for the Mac? You can view all of my courses at ScrivenerClasses.com.

Scrivener 3 for Windows Fundamentals course is now live!

If you’ve upgraded to Scrivener 3 for Windows—or want to—you might be happy to know that my Scrivener 3 Fundamentals for Windows course is now available.

This $39 class provides the essential functions and features of Scrivener 3 that you need to get started writing. Valuable for plotters, pantsers/discovery writers, fiction and nonfiction, long or short stories, blogging, or whatever else you're writing.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • create and setup a project that works for your writing style or type of project.
  • rename and rearrange chapters, scenes, sections of your manuscript.
  • work with the Corkboard to plot or preview your manuscript's structure.
  • find anything in your project.
  • backup your work and find/use a project backup.
  • compile to a Word document.
  • find help when you need it.

Includes:

  • 47 quick, step-by-step lessons
  • 12 instructional videos
  • Q&A with the instructor (via lesson comments)
  • progress chart to keep you on track

The first few lessons are free, so you can try before you buy. Click the button below to check out Scrivener 3 Fundamentals for Windows.

Mac user? I have courses for you too! Check out all my online classes for Mac and Windows at ScrivenerClasses.com.