What, If Any, Writer's Software Do You Use? - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T12:27:38Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:124661?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI don't think it matters what…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-23:537324:Comment:1255152008-02-23T01:14:33.174ZKeith Snyderhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/noteon
I don't think it matters what you use for the actual writing. Lately I've started using DEVONThink Pro to organize and easily recall research materials (documents, email messages, web pages). But the writing itself... unless you're doing screenwriting and need the formatting features of Final Draft or whatever, I really don't think the software matters at all.
I don't think it matters what you use for the actual writing. Lately I've started using DEVONThink Pro to organize and easily recall research materials (documents, email messages, web pages). But the writing itself... unless you're doing screenwriting and need the formatting features of Final Draft or whatever, I really don't think the software matters at all. YEAH - nice to see somebody e…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-21:537324:Comment:1252282008-02-21T02:46:16.636ZKaren from AustCrimehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/austcrimefiction
YEAH - nice to see somebody else who uses Open Office! There was a thread along these lines a while ago IIRC, but at that stage I also mentioned: <a href="http://www.writerscafe.co.uk/">http://www.writerscafe.co.uk/</a> not open source / but its is cross platform.
YEAH - nice to see somebody else who uses Open Office! There was a thread along these lines a while ago IIRC, but at that stage I also mentioned: <a href="http://www.writerscafe.co.uk/">http://www.writerscafe.co.uk/</a> not open source / but its is cross platform. Not really writer's software,…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-21:537324:Comment:1251722008-02-21T01:31:59.575ZJohnny Ostentatioushttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnnyOstentatious
Not really writer's software, but I'm now using Open Office.
Not really writer's software, but I'm now using Open Office. For my latest novel I have sw…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-20:537324:Comment:1251612008-02-20T22:58:20.974ZJames Phelanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JamesPhelan
For my latest novel I have switched from MS Word (evil, always with bugs and macro viruses) to a program that I bought online via the Apple website (about $70), titled "Storyist". Simply, it's the best word processing program that I've ever used.<br />
It has templates for screenplays, novels etc but you can skip all that. It's geared for simply typing your stuff out, and has a great navigating column on the left with all the chapters and sections, and you can drag and drop etc much easier than you…
For my latest novel I have switched from MS Word (evil, always with bugs and macro viruses) to a program that I bought online via the Apple website (about $70), titled "Storyist". Simply, it's the best word processing program that I've ever used.<br />
It has templates for screenplays, novels etc but you can skip all that. It's geared for simply typing your stuff out, and has a great navigating column on the left with all the chapters and sections, and you can drag and drop etc much easier than you can with Word. It has a heap of other stuff that I don't use, like storyboards and character profile folders etc. And, it has a nice and simple buckup feature - click a button, and you can add a comment, and it's backed up.<br />
All that said, I am fie days from deadline and it may turn around and crash on me!!! Glad you like it!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-17:537324:Comment:1247512008-02-17T21:04:00.032ZJ.D. Rhoadeshttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JDRhoades
Glad you like it!
Glad you like it! Sorry! Guess I've gotten so u…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-17:537324:Comment:1247432008-02-17T20:43:32.619ZAngiehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/slackerwriter
Sorry! Guess I've gotten so used to cross-platform software that I didn't really think to check first. My bad...and good luck finding something that works for you.
Sorry! Guess I've gotten so used to cross-platform software that I didn't really think to check first. My bad...and good luck finding something that works for you. Check out YWriter. It's free.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-17:537324:Comment:1247382008-02-17T20:24:38.881ZJohn Dishonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/whiteskwirl
Check out <a href="http://www.spacejock.com/yWriter4.html">YWriter</a>. It's free.
Check out <a href="http://www.spacejock.com/yWriter4.html">YWriter</a>. It's free. Is it mainly for screenwriter…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-17:537324:Comment:1247042008-02-17T19:10:06.516ZDADavenporthttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DADavenport
Is it mainly for screenwriters? It sounds very useful, and I like the 15 day trial period as well. Thanks, Angela
Is it mainly for screenwriters? It sounds very useful, and I like the 15 day trial period as well. Thanks, Angela I don't have MAC, and it says…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-17:537324:Comment:1247022008-02-17T19:09:01.812ZDADavenporthttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DADavenport
I don't have MAC, and it says it's incompatible with Windows. Too bad, because it looks user friendly and very much what I have in mind! Thanks for the tip, Angie.
I don't have MAC, and it says it's incompatible with Windows. Too bad, because it looks user friendly and very much what I have in mind! Thanks for the tip, Angie. You might try checking out Sc…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-17:537324:Comment:1246842008-02-17T18:20:50.695ZAngiehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/slackerwriter
You might try checking out Scrivener. I use it for moving big pieces around, but mainly I stick with Word. My husband really likes Scrivener, though. He used to be one of those index card people, so it works great for him.
You might try checking out Scrivener. I use it for moving big pieces around, but mainly I stick with Word. My husband really likes Scrivener, though. He used to be one of those index card people, so it works great for him.