Fully updated for 2024. Learn to use Scrivener V3 for Windows like a seasoned professional with the most comprehensive tutorial on Scrivener V3, written by an Amazon category best-selling author. Understand what the tools on the toolbar do and breeze through Scrivener to create your amazing story without having to search for help each time you want to use a feature. If you've heard of Scrivener, you've probably heard of its amazing features; how it simplifies writing, enables you to be a more productive writer, and when your amazing work is complete, to easily export to all the major eBook and paperback self-publishing platforms. You may have heard how it can free you from having to search for and convince an agent or publisher to even consider your work amongst the thousands of other budding authors by allowing you to self-publish and become a successful author in your chosen genre.
Should you choose the 'traditional' approach, Scrivener will help you output your masterpiece in an industry-standard format agents and publishers require. One minor hitch is, first you have to learn how to use the amazing Scrivener software. This can be very time-consuming even confusing if you try to learn from the Scrivener users manual which is technical and includes every conceivable function and feature of the program.
This book will provide the information you need to quickly become proficient with Scrivener and enable you to write and export professionally structured books. The creative aspect is up to you.
What you will find in this book: Clearly laid out information on how to make the most of Scrivener. Plenty of screenshots with options clearly described including easy to follow arrowed and numbered steps. What you will learn: How to Plan, organize, write and revise your masterpiece. How to customize the Scrivener environment to suit your workflow. If you've started with another program, how to import that content and easily sort it into chapters and scenes. How to use the Scrivener editing mode that best suits your style and workflow. Compile your project for export to an ebook, print or as a manuscript for submission to an agent or publisher. And very importantly, how to set up a backup strategy to protect your precious work. If you're ready to take the next step to becoming a published author, click on the buy button and we'll get started.
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Robert Roughton's background is in corporate management with Australian and multinational corporations in the electronics industry. In addition to managing his own software company providing specialized support to corporations including one of the world's largest emergency medical support corporations and several multinational banks. His academic background includes a Master of Management, an MBA, and Master of Arts (Writing) His first book, Natanz combines interests in aircraft and politics and is particularly relevant to current Middle East politics. Robert has a deep interest in flying and accumulated several million air miles in the course of his career. Being a very frequent customer on several airlines, he has been invited into the cockpit on several occasions, including a memorable landing at Singapore Changi in severe weather. Yes! The Captain really does say "I have the plane" when he takes control from the First Officer at the last moment. His flight experience at the controls includes light planes and a helicopter, and he has used his observations and knowledge of cockpit and airport procedures, plus the technical aspects and flight characteristics of the various aircraft in Natanz to ensure the in-flight action is true to life. His second book, Love Betrayed explores teenage love, betrayal and suicide. Robert's latest two books are visual tutorials on Scrivener V3 for Windows and Mac, the program he uses in all his writing. These books explain how to get the most from Scrivener from first jottings to self-publishing in multiple formats on all the popular author platforms.