Oliver Evensen
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Five steps to Finish and Publish your Book before The New Year
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0:00 - Intro
5:35 - Webinar Begins
8:45 - What You Will Learn
9:53 - Step 1: Eliminate Distractions
19:06 - Step 2: Set Challenging, Realistic Writing Goals
29:34 - Step 3: Design a Writing System
43:00 - Step 4: Get & Give Feedback
53:35 - Step 5: Export your Manuscript from Scrivener
1:02:10 - Manuscript Complete? Now what? - BookBaby
1:05:05 - Professional Strength Publishing Services for Indie Authors
1:07:00 - Bookbaby Book Printing
1:12:50 - FREE RESOURCES
1:14:23 - Q&A
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Special Thanks to CO-HOST - Bookbaby - the nation’s leading self-publishing company for making this presentation possible! -www.bookbaby.com
Free Scrivener Starter Novel Template: ojevensen.com/newsletter/
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Oliver's Core Links: ojevensen.com/links/
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Navigating Chaos: A Beginner's Guide into Scapple's Mind-Mapping Magic
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 2:37 - What is Scapple? 3:48 - Your Scapple Quickstart Guide 7:09 - Creating Notes & Shapes 11:21 - Moving, Selecting, & Deleting Notes 14:15 - Making & Removing Connections 19:52 - Formatting Notes 32:44 - Zoom & Navigate 41:31 - Adding Media 51:00 - Export Options 1:00:27 - Free Trial - Download Scapple 1:01:27 - Free Resources 1:04:20 - Q&A Al...
Write Like a Pro: 10 Exciting Tips to Supercharge Your Scrivener Skills
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro & Chat 7:51 - Webinar Start 11:28 - Tip #1: Tailor Scrivener's Toolbar to meet your specific needs! 39:02 - Tip #2: Get Organized Right Away, Don't Wait 52:15 - Tip #3: Utilize the Writing History to Monitor Your Progress 53:53 - Tip 4: Enhance your project by applying label coloring 1:07:38 - Tip #5: Make the Most of Scrivener Layouts or Craft Y...
The Ultimate NaNoWriMo Scrivener Guide: How to Write Your Novel in 30 Days
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 4:14 - Step 1: Download & Install Scrivener 5:05 - Step 2: The NaNoWriMo Novel Template 11:34 - Step 3: Setup Document Templates 12:38 - Step 4: Outline in the Corkboard 14:35 - Step 5: Track & Report Progress 16:00 - Step 6: Find, Join, or Create a Writer's Group or Community 17:46 - Step 7: Block out Distractions 43:30 - Step 8: Block out Time ...
From Idea to Manuscript: How to Brainstorm a Novel in Scrivener
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 3:25 - Idea Collection & Organization 20:48 - Character Creation 36:30 - Setting Exploration 38:59 - PlotStorming 51:15 - Free Resources 55:20 - Q&A All webinars are hosted by Literature and Latte, the creators of Scrivener & Scapple. To see the full webinar library please visit: www.literatureandlatte.com/library Free Scrivener Starter Novel Tem...
Scrivener x Russell Nohelty Crafting a Vivid World Readers Want to Live in
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 5:17 - What is setting and why is important in all Fiction? 10:54 - Where does more complex world building fit in? 14:.07 - The World 16:20 - The Starting World 32:02 - The Transition World 44:21 - The Rest of the World All webinars are hosted by Literature and Latte, the creators of Scrivener & Scapple. To see the full webinar library please vis...
Level Up Your Fantasy Novel: Unleash the Secrets of an Unforgettable Magic System in Scrivener
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 3:11 - The Role of Magic in Stories 8:17 - Soft Magic Systems 13:20 - Hard Magic Systems 17:50 - Hybrid Magic Systems 21:28 - Sanderson's First Law 30:43 - Sanderson's Second Law 40:01 - Sanderson's Third Law 47:13 - Oliver's Magic System 3-Step Guide All webinars are hosted by Literature and Latte, the creators of Scrivener & Scapple. To see the...
Get your Plot in Gear: Crafting Irresistible Fantasy Characters in 5 Steps with Scrivener
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - The Role of your Character 6:15 - Prime Characters 7:22 - Character Flaws 18:15 - Objects of Desire 29:20 - Character Needs 34:27 - Deep Dark Secrets 38:46 - Step 1: Create your Scrivener Project 52:30 - Step 2: Organize your Characters in the Binder 56:25 - Step 3: Create 2 List using the Name Generator 1:06:09 - Step 4: Create a Characte...
Scrivener x Simon K. Jones: How to Write Serialized Fiction in Scrivener
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 6:30 - Presentation Introduction 7:55 - Simon's Training on Writing Serialized Fiction 45:18 - Free Resources 46:01- Q&A All webinars are hosted by Literature and Latte, the creators of Scrivener & Scapple. To see the full webinar library please visit: www.literatureandlatte.com/library 20% off Scrivener 3 on macOS or Windows - SCRIVENERXSIMON - ...
Install Zero to First Draft Template to iPhone or iPad
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 0:08 - Download iOS/iPadOS Template 0:25 - Upload to Dropbox 1:19 - Sync to iOS/iPadOS Device I've since updated the downloads for this product, so you'll find that the iOS/ iPadOS has its own download now and is not apart of the macOS download as shown in this video.
Get Organized in Scrivener: A Quick Guide to Creating a Series Bible in Scrivener
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 5:39 - Presentation Start 10:20 - Step 1: Structure your Binder 11:57 - Step 2: Document your Characters 12:47 - Step 3: Detail you Settings 14:20 - Step 4: Chart Your Plot Arcs 17:01 - Step 5: Link Documents & Folders 18:40 - Step 6: Utilize Project and Document Bookmarks 19:01 - Step 7: Keep it Updated 20:27 - Live Demo Begins 57:42 - Zero to F...
Mastering the Zero to First Draft Scrivener Template: Your Guide to Success!
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Navigation the Activation Guide 2:20 - The Writer's Toolbox 5:23 - Custom Metdata 11:34 - Targets 17:50 - Keep Learning & Writing ojevensen.com/buy/zero-to-first-draft-scrivener-template/
How to Outline a Novel in Scrivener
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Pre-Presentation 5:50 - Introduction 8:27 - Zero to First Draft 11:39 - I Promise to Teach 12:42 - Tools for Outlining Your Novel 13:59 - Tool #1: The Binder 28:07 - Tool #2: The Outliner 47:51 - Tool #3: The Index Card 1:03:21 - Q&A All webinars are hosted by Literature and Latte, the creators of Scrivener & Scapple. To see the full webinar library pl...
5 Powerful Tools to Crush your Writing Goals in Scrivener
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All webinars are hosted by Literature and Latte, the creators of Scrivener & Scapple. To see the full webinar library please visit: www.literatureandlatte.com/library Free Scrivener Starter Novel Template: ojevensen.com/newsletter/
Audiobook: Chapter 6 - The Heretic from Mark of the Shadow
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Free Book Excerpt from Mark of the Shadow- Chapter 6 - The Heretic. If you'd like to read more, check out my author website-oliverevensen.substack.com. Enjoy! Audio Narration Credit: Elevenlabs AI
A Simple Guide to Creating Time Saving Templates in Scrivener
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A Simple Guide to Creating Time Saving Templates in Scrivener
How to Level Up Your Writing with 6 Scrivener Tools
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How to Level Up Your Writing with 6 Scrivener Tools
Audiobook: Chapter 5: The Otter Feast from Mark of the Shadow
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Audiobook: Chapter 5: The Otter Feast from Mark of the Shadow
Audiobook: Chapter 4: The Traitors' Son from Mark of the Shadow
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Audiobook: Chapter 4: The Traitors' Son from Mark of the Shadow
A Book Review of Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
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A Book Review of Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
Welcome to Outfoxed Book Review
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Welcome to Outfoxed Book Review
State of Evensen - July 1, 2024
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State of Evensen - July 1, 2024
How to Backup your Scrivener Project Properly so you Never Lose a Word
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How to Backup your Scrivener Project Properly so you Never Lose a Word
Audiobook: Chapter 3: The Shadow Mark from Mark of the Shadow
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Audiobook: Chapter 3: The Shadow Mark from Mark of the Shadow
Mastering Scrivener: Unlock Scrivener’s Potential on iPhone & iPad
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Mastering Scrivener: Unlock Scrivener’s Potential on iPhone & iPad
Mastering Non-Fiction: Outline, Research, & Write Your Book in Scrivener
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Mastering Non-Fiction: Outline, Research, & Write Your Book in Scrivener
Audiobook: Chapter 2: The King's Champion from Mark of the Shadow
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Audiobook: Chapter 2: The King's Champion from Mark of the Shadow
Audiobook: Chapter 1: Ivel the Ripper from Mark of the Shadow
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Audiobook: Chapter 1: Ivel the Ripper from Mark of the Shadow
How to Craft a Writing Studio That Inspires You with Scrivener!
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How to Craft a Writing Studio That Inspires You with Scrivener!
How to Master Scrivener's Inspector to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Writing Studio
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How to Master Scrivener's Inspector to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Writing Studio

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  • @Hffgguuyy
    @Hffgguuyy День тому

    Always love these videos. Thanks for sharing!!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen День тому

      You’re most welcome! I’m glad you’re enjoying the content!

  • @katypaul3128
    @katypaul3128 6 днів тому

    For PC users the keyboard shortcut for scratchpad is ALT+SHIFT+RETURN

  • @AlbaMartínezVila
    @AlbaMartínezVila 8 днів тому

    I don't understand why this doesn't have synonyms...

  • @thelasthandbook6704
    @thelasthandbook6704 9 днів тому

    The Windows version does not have dictation, there's literally no hits in the manual for the term. And using the native installed Windows speech to text is beyond painful (for anything, not just Scrivener.) There's workarounds, but no good ones I've found.

  • @McCloud23892
    @McCloud23892 10 днів тому

    I was a bit confused about the ( Script Settings) for comics, it seems the commands are bit challange to set up. I was wodering if you'll have any tutorial videos for comic book scripting in the future since I don't see any on UA-cam, thanks and looking forward to some videos soon Oliver.

  • @rosielele
    @rosielele 19 днів тому

    Super comprehensive! Thanks for your video!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 14 днів тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @MrNoucfeanor
    @MrNoucfeanor 20 днів тому

    No.

  • @robmorrill1
    @robmorrill1 25 днів тому

    Hey there. I'm kind of struggling. A backup and a save are two different things, no? I'm trying to backup to iCloud. When I save, it's overwriting a .scriv file and also creating a zip file--both in my iCloud, nothing local. Don't I want the .scriv saving locally only, and the zip saving to iCloud? If you have advice on how I could sort this out, that would be amazing. Thanks.

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 24 дні тому

      Hi Rob, A backup is basically a duplicate of your project compressed into a zip file. (Note that if you’ve turned off compressed backups in your Scrivener preferences, the backup is a direct copy of your project saved in a backup folder.) Remember, in Scrivener, there's no need to manually save your project-Scrivener automatically saves it after 2 seconds of inactivity. If you’re manually saving, you might be using "File > Save As," which duplicates your project similar to a backup, potentially overwriting your work. This isn't necessary and could lead to multiple versions of your project, complicating your workflow. Based on your description, you'll want to create a designated backup folder in iCloud set in your settings. I'd call it "Scrivener Backups," and go to "Scrivener > Settings > Backups > Backup Location > Choose..." to designate this as my backup folder. Additionally, you should ideally have a separate Scrivener Project folder either in Dropbox or saved locally on your Mac. I recommend calling it "Scrivener Projects." With this setup, Scrivener will automatically compress and back up to your iCloud Backup folder each time your project is closed, and save your work automatically every 2 seconds. If anything goes wrong with your live project, then you restore from one of your backups! I hope this resolves your issue! Good luck, and write on!

  • @marielsantilli1749
    @marielsantilli1749 Місяць тому

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @jxpat
    @jxpat Місяць тому

    Please use noise gste and buy a pop screen for your microphone. The mouth noises are tough to sit through. Edit: the information in your video is solid though 👍

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen Місяць тому

      Thanks for the tip

  • @sheilaklein3822
    @sheilaklein3822 Місяць тому

    I have tried to subscribe to the newsletter 3 different times, and it says it has sent a confirmation email, but there isn't one. And, yes, I did check my spam filter.

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen Місяць тому

      Hi Sheila, send me an email at contact@ojevensen.com, and I'll get you added and a welcome email sent over :D

  • @McCloud23892
    @McCloud23892 Місяць тому

    Oliver and Russel thank you for this video!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen Місяць тому

      I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the session!

  • @jackintheworld6639
    @jackintheworld6639 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Oliver. Super helpful!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 2 місяці тому

      You're most welcome! Glad I could help :D

  • @Jonas_Fox
    @Jonas_Fox 2 місяці тому

    This interview was exceptionally helpful in its detail and advice. I can't wait to see more interviews like this. Thanks Oliver for moving this direction and thanks to Simon for all his insights. ♥

    • @SimonKJones
      @SimonKJones 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, Jonas! Glad it was a helpful session, thanks for coming along.

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 2 місяці тому

      Your most welcome, Jonas. I plan on doing a lot more events just like this in the coming months so stay tuned!

  • @yungehuo
    @yungehuo 2 місяці тому

    first!

  • @ravenmadison2114
    @ravenmadison2114 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this tutorial!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 2 місяці тому

      Glad I could help!

  • @N7.Tenebris
    @N7.Tenebris 3 місяці тому

    Was given Scrivener as a birthday gift back in June, and that is exactly how I felt once I've learned how to use it. lol :)

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 3 місяці тому

      haha! I'm glad I'm not the only one!

  • @economixrebel
    @economixrebel 3 місяці тому

    Forward to 8:00 for the quick overview and start.

  • @Jonas_Fox
    @Jonas_Fox 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for walking through this. Somehow I missed there were two items in the zip file and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. Where's my coffee lol. Thanks for all you do. 💖

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 3 місяці тому

      No problem 😉 I’m glad to hear it helped!

  • @ChrissyCat198
    @ChrissyCat198 3 місяці тому

    Same!!!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 3 місяці тому

      Scrivener really is the best!

    • @ChrissyCat198
      @ChrissyCat198 3 місяці тому

      It was a bit confusing at first, and I got it as a gift or something like a month ago, and I was already at like 30k before, and it's just so organized, I think I'm at like 40k now.

  • @edwardrodriguez8642
    @edwardrodriguez8642 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for this Video Oliver. Very informative. For the regular files (non backups), is it safe to have the live file in dropbox directly as opposed to run it directly on the same computer running scrivener? What are the advantages and drawbacks? I hear so many people not suggesting this that I was wondering about your thought!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 3 місяці тому

      Great question, I keep all my live projects in Dropbox. It’s currently the only cloud sync service that can properly handle Scrivener file format correctly. What I like most is that the file is still physically saved to my device, it’s just also uploaded to the cloud any time changes are made. The advantages are that my project is now available anywhere in signed into Dropbox even if my computer crashes. So I can work from multiple devices. The drawbacks are that I must remember to close out the project and allow the project to fully sync on one device before opening it on another or else I risk sync conflicts or project corruption. However this is an easily avoidable problem. No sync solution is 💯 safe, but I’ve had very few problems with syncing my projects in Dropbox.

    • @edwardrodriguez8642
      @edwardrodriguez8642 3 місяці тому

      @@ojevensen Great. Thanks so much. By the way, have you found any limitations in terms of project file size? I tend to add A LOT of resource and research material (videos, audios, etc) and images to the actual draft itself. I am using scrivener for creating courses, no books. At which point could this become a problem with speed or efficiency? Thanks again!!!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 3 місяці тому

      @@edwardrodriguez8642 Scrivener Projects can technically get as large as you want with minimal issues. The biggest problems include backup times, which do actually take awhile if you have several GBs of data to back up, and syncing large projects across mobile devices can also really eat up you data if you're not on an unlimited data plan. Neither problem is too concerning to me, but it something to consider. Hope that helps!

    • @edwardrodriguez8642
      @edwardrodriguez8642 3 місяці тому

      @@ojevensen awesome. Thank you so much !!

  • @Bama_Bill
    @Bama_Bill 4 місяці тому

    Hey Oliver, with this video about Creating Time Saving Templates, are you going to put your World Building into your overall template? Thank you!!

  • @oldscribe6153
    @oldscribe6153 4 місяці тому

    You'd use Scrivener when real writing apps like NovelCrafter exist? This has not been materially updated in about 4 or 5 years. A bit of polish here and there is not an update.

  • @Bama_Bill
    @Bama_Bill 4 місяці тому

    Hi Oliver, hope all is well with you. I love your Scrivener teaching and wondered if could do one on creating a Series Bible in Scrivener? Something I am searching ides on.

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 4 місяці тому

      That's a great question! Sorry I didn't get back to you soon, I saw your previous comment, but just haven't been able to spend much time on UA-cam. I'll see if I can put together a presentation for Series Bibles in the coming months. I actually haven't finalized my August Schedule yet, so it's possible you might see something next month. There is anything in particular you're hoping to do in this project? I assume your "series bible" will be a separate project from your "series project" right? Let me know.

  • @Bama_Bill
    @Bama_Bill 4 місяці тому

    Hi Oliver, love your webinars and I am starting Book 1 of 3 in a series and I saw your webinar covering mulitple books in 1 project but was wondering if you could do one on how you would set up a Series Bible for a Multi book project?

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 3 місяці тому

      I'm doing a Series Bible webinar this month! I hope it helps. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4317228893092/WN_gUBUq7lLRoaH7k3hUgXFeA

  • @cindywutzke7862
    @cindywutzke7862 4 місяці тому

    Will there be a video coming dealing with styles?

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 4 місяці тому

      I do have a presentation geared toward Styles, I'll look my calendar and see if I can squeeze it in. Thanks.

  • @jalukabax
    @jalukabax 4 місяці тому

    Thank you, very helpful

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 4 місяці тому

      @@jalukabax so glad I could help!

  • @Hffgguuyy
    @Hffgguuyy 4 місяці тому

    This was extremely helpful and deserves many more views. Thanks for the content! Instant follow :)

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for the kind words and the follow! ☺

  • @ktstevens0
    @ktstevens0 4 місяці тому

    What version of the scrivener for iPad and iPhone are using? And is it a monthly prescription?

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 4 місяці тому

      Great question! I’m using the latest version of Scrivener for iPhone and iPad - Version 1.2.4. The desktop version is an entirely different app available on macOS and Windows. We do not charge a monthly subscription fee, it’s a one time purchase.

    • @ktstevens0
      @ktstevens0 4 місяці тому

      @@ojevensen that is strange because the version I have is scrivener 3 and the latest version I saw was scrivener 4

  • @Jonas_Fox
    @Jonas_Fox 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for covering this and all you do. I have been holding back on committing my project to Scrivener because I wasn't sure I could do everything I needed from both my ipad pro and my desktop PC. Primarily, I need to have the split-screen view to have my scene outline up while I have the draft up. I'd prefer to see the binder, two pages, and the inspector always up, but this workaround you showed is good enough I suppose.

  • @warmflash
    @warmflash 5 місяців тому

    Scrivener is the BEST. It’s the most fantastic writing composition app ever written. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @StingyGeek
    @StingyGeek 5 місяців тому

    An outstanding presentation of Scrivener. Best of luck with you channel!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 5 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the presentation

  • @cindywutzke7862
    @cindywutzke7862 5 місяців тому

    With your earphones on, I can't hear what the person asked, so now you're doing something, and i have no idea what it is he asked. Could we hear the questions as they are being asked?

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 5 місяців тому

      All the questions coming in are written either in the chat or the Q&A, so I’ll aim to read the questions aloud before answering. I’m actually only wearing headphones to help block out background noise and so I can hear my technical support team.

  • @zenkittystudiowithdarklily1110
    @zenkittystudiowithdarklily1110 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the demo

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 5 місяців тому

      You’re welcome!

  • @RandallLeeReetz
    @RandallLeeReetz 5 місяців тому

    Confused as to why you don't specifically explain why using ICoud and iCloud Drive don't work with Scrivener Projects. So I will do so to the best of my ability.If you use iCloud Drive and if you save your Scrivener Documents to the desktop folder or to the Documents folder or any folders within either of these folders, iCloud will corrupt your projects and you will loose what you have written. It's because Scrivener Projects are not saved as traditional Mac file system documents (.txt, .rdf, .doc, etc), they are saved in the "Package" file object format Apple has created for applications. Packsges are special kinds of folders that appear as a single clickable finder item like a document or file but which are actually folders but with which their multiple file and folders within them hidden. Well anyway, when the Scrivener document type was designed, it was designed such that it works just fine on individual Macs in their finder file structure, but in a way that ICloud can't parse and ends up garbling. It's not your fault. It is scriveners fault and now your only option is to use Dropbox which for some reason doesn't have a problem with Scrivener document packages. No one at Literature & Latte seems willing to tell me or anyone else why this issue was never fixed, and why Scrivener users are now forever forced to by into and use a non-apple-native cloud storage and syncing service just to work on the same Scrivener Projects on two or more Macs in the same way that they can with any other documents that any of the other applications that run on the Mac produce.But I have ttragically lost a great deal of work as a result of this little Scrivener document incompatibility with iCloud. Now I am forced to pay for yet another cloud storage service. Not only that but I have to learn to master another document storage and backup workflow on top of iCloud and the finder. Not at all ideal. Scrivener makes much of the fact that its app is a buy once own forever purchase, but if you are forced to inter into a contract and pay a monthly fee to DropBox÷ Also not mentioned her is the fact that the use of DropBox gets in the way of the Mac to iOS synching built into Scrivener.Look, I love Scrivener (mostly) but this problem with cloud storage and using Scrivener on multiple devices is truely maddening (and dangerous).

  • @m.f.djaffar5317
    @m.f.djaffar5317 6 місяців тому

    Is there any feature from Plotrr that Scrivener is missing? I have Scrivener but not yet familiar with. So the stake is: is there any situation where I will need Plotrr, which is not free... Thank you!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 5 місяців тому

      Plottr excels in providing visual representations of plots, making it a useful tool for those who benefit from such a perspective. However, I found that I didn't need Plottr because Scrivener's built-in tools effectively handle all my outlining and plotting needs, offering a variety of views, including highly visual ones. While Plottr is undoubtedly a fine app, I believe that if you already own Scrivener, purchasing a subscription to Plottr is redundant.

    • @cindywutzke7862
      @cindywutzke7862 5 місяців тому

      Also, Plottr allows you to plan but is useless for actually writing. It ports to Scrivener or word. You can type your story in Plottr, but it is missing the tools required for tracking (Scrivenr's corkboard) inspiration for settings or characters by dropping pictures into the index etc). If you wish, you can consider Plottr as creating your zero draft but not the editing. Don't get me wrong, I like Plottr because I can use it to port the templates for all the different types of books to Scrivener. Hope that opinion helps.

    • @StingyGeek
      @StingyGeek 5 місяців тому

      I looked at both Plottr and Scapple. Once I learned about metadata in scrivener, I founds that I didn't want to bogged down in the additional data that Plottr lets you add. What I needed was something that let me outline with minimal overhead and maximum flexibility. I looked at many different tools (there's a website that lets you see alternatives to Plottr). Although I initially thought scapple was useless (I was searching for a complex tool at the time), I ended up coming back to it. For me, I found it was an excellent tool for strategic level outlining with minimal barriers to getting ideas on the page - the tool can keep up with the changes you do quickly while outlining. Very quick and flexible. It's a bit like Scrivener in that "it is what you make it" but I would rec giving it a go. They have a 60 day try before you buy, and it's a one off very reasonable charge if you decide to go with it. On cost, Plottr was overpriced, but it ultimately wasn't the tool I wanted to use at any price. If I didn't have scrivener, I might have gone with plottr and combined it with a normal dumb word processor. But I didn't feel I needed both scrivener and plottr. But it really is an individual choice thing, and there is value in looking at available options before landing.

  • @PostyshevsBureau
    @PostyshevsBureau 6 місяців тому

    Спасибо!

  • @PostyshevsBureau
    @PostyshevsBureau 6 місяців тому

    Спасибо, Оливер! Очень полезное видео. Привет из Владивостока.

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 5 місяців тому

      I’ll glad you enjoyed the presentation!

  • @maker._
    @maker._ 6 місяців тому

    Wow, thank you for doing this video, Oliver. I feel like no one's created a Scrivener + Dropbox tutorial in years! This is long overdue 👏

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 6 місяців тому

      Glad I could help!

  • @nagygaabor
    @nagygaabor 7 місяців тому

    I like Scrivener especially for Mac. Great for writers, and they have a fantastic team behind.

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re always happy to help out struggling writers in need!

  • @BillDeef
    @BillDeef 7 місяців тому

    Does anyone know of such a useful piece of software that has this level of customer support? Oliver and Scrivener are great together.

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for the kind words, Bill! We are always looking to provide the best support possible!

  • @BillDeef
    @BillDeef 7 місяців тому

    Incidentally, Oliver, this session made me recall the good advice you gave in the past about the "collections" feature. Excellent distraction avoider when used with labels and keywords.

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 7 місяців тому

      I agree! I absolutely love using collections. It saves me a lot of time.

  • @RachelPeterson_racheledits
    @RachelPeterson_racheledits 7 місяців тому

    Thank you, Oliver! I was going in circles in my blank project! Templates are one of the best features, I'm finding. I use the Windows 3 version, and the steps are the same. Cheers from Canada!

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 7 місяців тому

      So glad I could help! Thanks for sharing your experience with me ☺️

  • @1977Colori
    @1977Colori 8 місяців тому

    Hi Oliver, Maybe you can help me. I Have Scrivener on my desktop on Mac and I ‘m trying to use IOS on my IPad. I saw in your tutorial that you got so many different project, instead of mine layout Dropbox on my iPad every time I work and save some smiles on it It will create a new backup. Impossible Manage them. I saw that you updated the same file, save and Sync it : my dream right now. How can I set up my iPad and scrivener for doing the same thing? There’s something wrong in mine, because in tre days I have to many backups 7 files for some of them a re not fulfill of my new files. Could help me ?

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 7 місяців тому

      Hi, this is a great question. Considering its complexity, I suggest you reach out to Scrivener’s technical support team, so they can resolve your issue promptly and with the dedicated support you deserve. Here is their email- scrivener-mobile@literatureandlatte.com Thank you for reaching out!

  • @nagygaabor
    @nagygaabor 8 місяців тому

    Corkboard is one of the most powerful tool in Scriverer. I love it, it helps so much in the creative process. i can just repeat myself. The Srivener is worth every penny for a writer. the webinars from Oliver helps at the beginning a lot to understand the tool more and more.

    • @ojevensen
      @ojevensen 8 місяців тому

      You're absolutely right. Scrivener is an incredibility powerful tool and the Corkboard is no exception. I love that it gives writers like you and me the flexibility we need to craft our novel, our way!

  • @BorderlandTerriers
    @BorderlandTerriers 11 місяців тому

    My boy batman love to throttle this one 😂

  • @LongShlongDaddy
    @LongShlongDaddy 11 місяців тому

    This what kidney stones look like😂😂😂😂

  • @ebilliot510
    @ebilliot510 11 місяців тому

    I was on the NaNoWriMo website and I’m going to order me a t-shirt to celebrate completing the challenge.

  • @scarlettowl338
    @scarlettowl338 11 місяців тому

    So true lol