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Popular Writing App 'Scrivener' Now Available for iOS
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I've been using Scrivener on both Mac and PC machines for several years now - and use Dropbox to keep my files synced and up to date. It is the best application there is for large writing projects. Now it's on my iPad too, so I can continue working even when I don't feel like carrying a laptop around. I've been puttering away in the IOS version all day today, and it integrates flawlessly into my workflow.
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It doesn't have the flashy graphics - but the most essential tools are there. I've been able to successfully open and edit several documents today.
this was the only app keeping me on the full fledged Mac. I can truly use an iPad Pro as my only machine while on the move now. And it so wonderful to see that the app functions well on an iPhone 6+ and iPad Mini as well.
Can't wait to try it out on a 12.9" iPad Pro.
I've been waiting YEARS for this.
Can't wait to try it out on a 12.9" iPad Pro.
I've been waiting YEARS for this.
I've used both but to get over that where-to-start block I'd recommend something like Scapple. I don't think it's on iOS yet but it's great on OS X and bits can then be dragged into scrivener easily. OneNote can work too but I don't find it as truly free form as Scapple.
It's a great app, too good to let the iCloud situation stop one from using it. Dropbox is more reliable anyway.
Writing on iOS, at least for me, seems like it is too difficult given the smaller screen and keyboard. Granted I have an iPad Mini and could use the BT keyboard, but then, why wouldn't I use the MBP instead? But I can still see this as being useful for others.
When I wrote my book recently, I started off using StoryMill by Mariner Software, but then finished it off in Microsoft Word. I recall looking at Scrivener at one point a while ago and perhaps I should give it another look (the Mac version) for the second book I'm working on.
When I wrote my book recently, I started off using StoryMill by Mariner Software, but then finished it off in Microsoft Word. I recall looking at Scrivener at one point a while ago and perhaps I should give it another look (the Mac version) for the second book I'm working on.
You should, but it all depends on how much research, notes, and other things you may have to bring along with you. I've found that writing non-fiction, short form (such as a story for a newspaper) doesn't work as well with the bulk of Scrivener. My wife is writing her dissertation in it, and so far I've written about 7 novels with it.
One of the biggest advantages I've had with writing with Scrivener for iOS on an iPad mini is the ability to just pull up a version of a novel or another novel fast and check documents notes and reference material, then hop back over to the one I'm working on. Even with the small screen and no keyboard I've been able to get work done, albeit with the a HUGE amount of typos due to iOS's lack of an international dictionary.