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Scrivener

How to Compile Your Scrivener Project for Print, PDF, or Microsoft Word

Kirk McElhearn / 10 DECEMBER 2025

When you compile a Scrivener project, you stitch together all its texts to export a single file. It’s…

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Write Now with Scrivener, Episode no. 57: Jonas Enander, Astrophysicist

Kirk McElhearn / 3 DECEMBER 2025

Jonas Enander is an astrophysicist whose book is entitled Facing Infinity: Black Holes and Our Place…

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5 Books on Writing Poetry, and Why Every Author Should Read Them

Kirk McElhearn / 26 NOVEMBER 2025

Poetry and fiction are very different, but the elements that go into making a good poem can help authors…

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Scrivener and AI: Why Do I See AI Prompts in My Scrivener Projects on Mac?

Kirk McElhearn / 19 NOVEMBER 2025

Unlike most apps these days, Scrivener does not use AI in any way. However, if you’re on a Mac, you…

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How to Write Short Story or Essay Collections in Scrivener

Kirk McElhearn / 12 NOVEMBER 2025

Scrivener is great for long-form projects and collections of shorter works, and its features are ideal…

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Write Now with Scrivener, Episode no. 56: Alexander Rose, Historian

Kirk McElhearn / 5 NOVEMBER 2025

Alexander Rose is a historian whose latest book, Phantom Fleet, is about how the US Navy captured a German…

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Keep Track of Point-of-View Characters and Timelines in Scrivener’s Corkboard

Kirk McElhearn / 29 OCTOBER 2025

You can use Scrivener’s Corkboard to visualize some complex elements of novels with multiple point-of-view…

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Use Custom Metadata in Scrivener to Manage Characters

Kirk McElhearn / 22 OCTOBER 2025

Scrivener’s custom metadata lets you add key information to each of your files, allowing you to search…

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Writing a Novel in November? These Tips Will Help You Hit 50,000 Words

Kirk McElhearn / 15 OCTOBER 2025

Here are some tips for developing a writing routine and hitting a target of 50,000 words in November.

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Using Advanced Character Sketch Templates in Scrivener

Kirk McElhearn / 8 OCTOBER 2025

Scrivener’s character sketches let you note information about your characters. You can go further and…

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