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In the words of comedian and gamemaster Brennan Lee Mulligan pretending to be George R.R.
Martin: Have you ever tried to write?
Scrivener can be an extremely useful tool, but it can also be a bit overwhelming - especially for those who need minimal distractions when writing.
Its the saddest, hardest, worst thing in the world.
Let me tell you - editing your own work like that?
There are, of course, more specialized apps when it comes to writing long-form creative pieces.
Scrivener can be an extremely useful tool, but it can also be a bit overwhelming - especially for those who need minimal distractions when writing.
Virtually all of these apps are paid, be it a one-off purchase or a monthly subscription.
Its a powerful tool, packed with useful features geared specifically towards novel writing.
The problem I had with Scrivener, though, is that it almost offerstoomuch.
Even once I felt I had a handle on it, Scrivener just felt… cluttered.
Whats up, Doc?
Google Docs, by contrast, is beautiful in its simplicity.
As the old adage goes: if it aint broke, dont fix it.
