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Writing a book is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and consideration. One essential tool for organizing your content is a well-structured table of contents. However, writing is rarely a linear process, and as you dive deeper into your manuscript, you might find that ideas originally intended for one chapter fit better in another. This is where Scrivener can help.
Keep All Your Notes and Resources in One Place
When working on a book, you’ll accumulate various files—statistics, testimonials, and notes that can be scattered across different locations. Scrivener centralizes all your materials, allowing you to organize your chapters, notes, and resources within its user-friendly interface. Instead of juggling multiple documents across your hard drive, flash drive, or cloud services, Scrivener lets you upload everything in one location.
With built-in folders for drafts and resources, you can easily manage your manuscript. When it’s time to convert your work into a PDF or Word document, Scrivener compiles all your chapters seamlessly, leaving out any extraneous notes.
Organize and Reorganize Your Content Effortlessly
The drafting stage can lead to complicated structures, especially with various sections and subsections. Scrivener simplifies the organization process, allowing you to type each section in its own folder. If you decide a story fits better later in the book, just drag and drop it to its new location.
Our founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, has firsthand experience with the chaos of large manuscripts, having written her last three books, including Publish Your Purpose: A Step-By-Step Guide To Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea, using Scrivener. After tackling a 280-page document for a client with multiple contributors, she understands the critical importance of clear organization in the writing process. Scrivener’s intuitive folder system alleviates stress and confusion, enabling you to draft front matter (like copyright and acknowledgments) and back matter (such as glossaries and references) all in one place.
Gain a Bird’s Eye View of Your Work
An overarching perspective is crucial during the planning phase and throughout the writing process. Scrivener’s unique feature allows you to visualize your sections like note cards on a corkboard. This “corkboard” view gives you insight into your book’s flow and helps identify areas needing adjustment.
Each note card contains a synopsis of its section, and if you move one, Scrivener automatically reorganizes the rest. You can switch between the big picture and the finer details with ease, ensuring that your manuscript is cohesive and well-structured.
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