How to Use Scrivener (2024) | *Simple* Tutorial for Overwhelmed Fiction Writers

In this tutorial, I will teach you how to use Scrivener to become a better, faster fiction writer. Scrivener is truly life-changing writing software — I never could have gotten my book deal without it!

And make sure to grab your free Scrivener Cheat Sheet!
https://www.laurenkaywrites.com/scrivener

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TIMESTAMPS:
3:52: Backing Up to the Cloud
4:40: Setting Up Scenes, Chapters, and Acts
6:19: Switching Between Drafting, Notecard, and Outline View
6:55 Adding a Synopsis to Each Scene
7:29 Changing the Default Format
8:34 Using Notes
9:08 Scene Snapshots
9:48 Color Coded Binder
12:03 Adding Icons to Your Scenes
12:36 Project Targets
12:59 Writing History
13:11 Adding Characters as Keywords
14:08 Name Generator
15:08 View 2 Pages at Once
15:43 Compile Your Manuscript

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NICE TO MEET YOU!

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FREE RESOURCES

Scrivener Cheat Sheet
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10-Step Guide to Landing an Agent:
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Writer Toolkit: (Includes my favorite craft books and links to my Miro outlining template template and an amazing writer Discord community)
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