tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post2844231271207554613..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: Keep Calm & Scrivener On!Jemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-21414323422998382212015-01-25T18:17:40.855-05:002015-01-25T18:17:40.855-05:00Gary - they would indeed! NaNu NaNu :)Gary - they would indeed! NaNu NaNu :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-24181350150003465052015-01-23T21:25:24.019-05:002015-01-23T21:25:24.019-05:00Hey Jemi,
Good grief, never heard of Scrivener. I...Hey Jemi,<br /><br />Good grief, never heard of Scrivener. It does seem that you are enthusiastic about it. <br /><br />Nice to know you are getting satisfaction out of your NaNo draft. Mork and Mindy would be proud :)<br /><br />Have a good weekend, eh.<br /><br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-64394025327859761742015-01-21T21:03:24.224-05:002015-01-21T21:03:24.224-05:00Nas - that definitely helps! :)
Shelley - it actu...Nas - that definitely helps! :)<br /><br />Shelley - it actually didn't take me long to become addicted to it - but I'd start with a new story :)<br /><br />Elana - I used to do that too - but I find this way so much easier! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-88790872522700896772015-01-21T20:16:46.513-05:002015-01-21T20:16:46.513-05:00I know it does good things. I know a lot of people...I know it does good things. I know a lot of people who use it. I still don't! I have it. I don't use it. I just go through my word document, and move things, delete things, leave myself comments, etc. <br /><br />Exciting that you found a lot to like in your NaNo novel!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-82911206867246472662015-01-20T10:16:57.884-05:002015-01-20T10:16:57.884-05:00Wow, Scrivener sounds really neat. I don't use...Wow, Scrivener sounds really neat. I don't use it (yet -- maybe I will someday), but I do have 2-3 separate Word docs of notes for each MS that I work on. So maybe Scrivener would be good for me. Good luck with revisions!Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-65496013744374243752015-01-18T15:25:02.786-05:002015-01-18T15:25:02.786-05:00I do need to bring out Scrivener and use it...lol....I do need to bring out Scrivener and use it...lol...which would mean I'd have to actually write!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-83071959870252157832015-01-17T20:22:09.673-05:002015-01-17T20:22:09.673-05:00Lee - it's not nearly as scary as its reputati...Lee - it's not nearly as scary as its reputation! I really like it :)<br /><br />Yvonne - that might just be true!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-84447385169170698692015-01-16T19:50:24.822-05:002015-01-16T19:50:24.822-05:00You have too many folders! Relax and have fun.You have too many folders! Relax and have fun.Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-16958931000735675142015-01-15T18:58:15.673-05:002015-01-15T18:58:15.673-05:00Haven't tried any fancy things live Scrivener....Haven't tried any fancy things live Scrivener. Might help me--if I could figure it out. Good to know that you are progressing with your writing.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-65591773377243003302015-01-14T16:29:34.398-05:002015-01-14T16:29:34.398-05:00Tammy - lol - but you might like it! :)
Carol - ...Tammy - lol - but you might like it! :) <br /><br />Carol - that's good to hear! I'm digging in :)<br /><br />RR - for me, it was best to start with a new project - so much easier to learn that way!<br /><br />Deniz - you and me both!<br /><br />Linda - good luck with those queries! I didn't find it that big of a change, but I loved it :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-30947555695713065642015-01-14T12:53:35.428-05:002015-01-14T12:53:35.428-05:00I've told myself that I'd get Scrivener be...I've told myself that I'd get Scrivener before I start my next book. Well, I'm querying this one so it's time to start the sequel. And I'm really nervous about breaking in a whole new writing software. Good old Word and I have been together so lung.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-67757298819855262222015-01-14T09:44:29.174-05:002015-01-14T09:44:29.174-05:00I've never used Scrivener. Sounds like a grea...I've never used Scrivener. Sounds like a great tool for a very organized person. I'm not very organized.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-64227740184751858482015-01-14T06:24:50.813-05:002015-01-14T06:24:50.813-05:00I love Scrivener.
Fix This! is a note at the end o...I love Scrivener.<br />Fix This! is a note at the end of pretty much every one of my scenes...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-47845811250604571462015-01-14T02:58:12.103-05:002015-01-14T02:58:12.103-05:00Hi Jemi!
I have Scrivener but I haven't yet h...Hi Jemi!<br /><br />I have Scrivener but I haven't yet had time to explore it. Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-74643376959740754922015-01-13T19:09:37.585-05:002015-01-13T19:09:37.585-05:00I've tried to use Scrivener, but I don't t...I've tried to use Scrivener, but I don't think my brain is wired for it. Sigh. I have done a rewrite by changing one tiny item in the premise - it changed EVERYTHING about the story. And it was so worth the time and effort. Do it!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-14726986763654969212015-01-13T01:30:46.380-05:002015-01-13T01:30:46.380-05:00I only heard of what I call "screwdriver"...I only heard of what I call "screwdriver" because I keep reading that when I see it like once and that was two days ago from Carrie butler. To which I replied..."you're way smarter than me". Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-79379700156257358302015-01-12T21:02:35.014-05:002015-01-12T21:02:35.014-05:00Lynda - I did too, but now I'm a convert! :)
...Lynda - I did too, but now I'm a convert! :)<br /><br />Ava - I probably only use 1/10th of the tricks Scrivener has, but I love it!<br /><br />Medeia - I think you'd love it - but I'd start trying it with a new ms, not one in progress :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-26721976318663330422015-01-12T19:03:11.007-05:002015-01-12T19:03:11.007-05:00I had a free beta version, I believe, on my last c...I had a free beta version, I believe, on my last computer, but I never used it. I would like to explore it one day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-1504233225742876762015-01-12T18:34:22.280-05:002015-01-12T18:34:22.280-05:00Compared to me, you ARE a plotter extraordinaire!!...Compared to me, you ARE a plotter extraordinaire!!<br /><br />Sounds like you're enjoying Scrivner. I'm still not sure if I'd enjoy it. I'm too simple-minded to use all the neat tricks it provides.Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-15293036785245110842015-01-12T18:14:37.651-05:002015-01-12T18:14:37.651-05:00I've never used Scrivener, though so many peop...I've never used Scrivener, though so many people rave about it. I love my Word. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-78322828751073388532015-01-12T17:26:50.053-05:002015-01-12T17:26:50.053-05:00Belle - you and me both!!!
Alex - I Wish! Althoug...Belle - you and me both!!!<br /><br />Alex - I Wish! Although I love the magic of creating the story without a plan :)<br /><br />Elizabeth - me too - it's hard!<br /><br />Beth - yay! I'd definitely wait until you start with a fresh ms!<br /><br />Jeff - thanks! I'm hoping the rewrite will rock!<br /><br />Diane - I started that way, but got lost too easily!<br /><br />Natalie - I hope so, but I'm not holding my breath! <br /><br />Sia - and that's the best advice of all!<br /><br />Jess - that sounds like a good plan too!<br /><br />Lee - I don't think I'd write another story without it!<br /><br />Susan - I've actually been kind of doing that - and I like it! :)<br /><br />Stephen - good for you! I'm getting better too ... thankfully!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-34702507200379354842015-01-12T16:01:54.243-05:002015-01-12T16:01:54.243-05:00I like the Stephen King approach as he goes throug...I like the Stephen King approach as he goes through his MS four or five times. Then its off to the editor. I haven't gotten that good yet, but I did much better on my current MS.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-88831654103210234172015-01-12T12:58:47.731-05:002015-01-12T12:58:47.731-05:00I've gotten better at my first drafts but I us...I've gotten better at my first drafts but I used to use them like an outline and then totally retype the book for the second draft. Made it easy to make big changes like you're describing but it took a lot of time.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-23517078302917820232015-01-12T11:46:43.421-05:002015-01-12T11:46:43.421-05:00I haven't gone the way of Scrivener yet. I kee...I haven't gone the way of Scrivener yet. I keep thinking "this is my last book, so why?" Glad it's working out for you.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-86882748348601693532015-01-12T10:43:21.241-05:002015-01-12T10:43:21.241-05:00I have never used Scrivener, but I have been curio...I have never used Scrivener, but I have been curious about it. It sounds like it has really cool features which would help me with my editing process.<br /><br />For now I use Word or Google Docs and then when I need to revise I write myself notes and cross them out when I make the change. :) <br /><br />Wishing you the best of luck with your revisions!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.com