Scrivener Essential Training

Learn how to get started with Scrivener, a popular tool for writing long-form projects.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know
• Using the exercise files

1. Navigate Scrivener

• Tour the interface
• Open an existing project
• Customize the toolbar
• Understand Scrivenings mode
• Navigation tips

2. Plan a New Project

• Create a new project
• Use the binder to brainstorm and outline your work
• Import files
• Split long documents
• Merge documents
• Use the corkboard to organize and add detail
• Use the Inspector to set and review details
• Use the Outliner to view details and metadata
• Set draft and session word count targets
• Set document word count targets
• Add templates
• Save and back up your work

3. Research Your Project

• Use the research folder
• Use the scratchpad
• Keep track of characters and locations
• Use the name generator

4. Write Your Project

• Set font, indentation, and background
• Write in composition mode
• Set correction preferences
• Work with images
• Insert tables
• Explore writing tools
• Use document and project bookmarks
• Manage footnotes, comments, and annotations

5. Review and Edit Your Project

• Review project and text statistics
• Use search
• Find and replace words
• View your work in a split screen
• Take snapshots of your work
• Use Revision mode
• Fix common formatting issues
• Create and use collections

6. Share Your Work

• Export files
• Compress your project
• Share on social media
• Print your project
• Prepare to compile your project
• Compile as a PDF using presets
• Compile as an ebook using presets
• Create a table of contents
• Tips for sharing your work

Conclusion

• Next steps