[Macworld]

Post your comments for Scrivener 2.0 here

[jnwassi3]

The main reason I decided not to buy scrivener is because it does not work with referencing software like Endnote. I really like this feature in Pages even though it lacks things like being able to manage projects.

[ShermanWilcox]

Huh? Of course it works with reference software. I've used it with both Bookends and Sente. I hate Endnotes so haven't tried that, but I'm sure you can insert reference tags, save as RTF, and process the RTF file through Endnote. People write academic books, dissertations, etc. in Scrivener using reference software.

Also, on the main review: comparing Scrivener to WriteRoom is like comparing the Shuttle to a paper airplane.

[lymond]

I have been very impressed with the responsiveness of the Literature & Latte staff; I recently found a small bug in the EPUB output of Scrivener 2, and emailed my question to them. They not only got back to me within a couple of hours, they offered me a workaround to the problem and found the source of the bug (interestingly, it was in an Apple-supplied library, so the fix has to wait until Apple fixes the library in question).

[jnwassi3]

It is not well integrated as far as I can tall cmdY opens your reference software (Wow)
then I can copy the reference and paste it scrivener. Then I can compile a reference list in the reference software and copy it to scrivener. Then if add a reference, I need to go back to endnote create a new ref list and copy and paste it to scrivener. The only thing it seems to do is open my reference software. Wooptidoo... Or am I missing something?

[sumnerg]

jnwassi3, on 04 February 2011 - 09:39 AM, said:

(Wow) ... Wooptidoo... Or am I missing something?

Yes, you seem to be missing a lot. Scrivener is not Pages or Word. It does not try to be. Workable way to use Endnote detailed here:

http://www.organizin...tation-writing/

[jnwassi3]

Actually your link mentions the lack of integration with referencing software. It looks like Word might actually be able to work but not pages. I do not have Word so cannot try this. Referencing is something you do while writing not something you do when getting the project ready for print.

[davidlfoster]

Nathan, did you mean 'conform' instead of 'confirm' in the beginning of your story?

I liked your review, it's pretty much on target. The writing community owes a lot to the efforts of Literature & Latte since the world is a little better place with Scrivener in it.

[dominiquejames]

I've been on Scrivener (1 and 2), and I can say that is is one of the most amazing software I've ever used on a Mac.

This post has been edited by dominiquejames: 05 February 2011 - 04:12 AM

[bpeacock22]

I was awarded a 50% off code for participating in National Novel Writing Month and bought Scrivener. I do love the software for writing, but I had plans to use it for scientific purposes. Unfortunately, it does not support formulas and mathematical equations, so it doubles my work. I can type the draft in Scrivener and keep the sections organizes, but I have to leave blank space and then export to Word to fill in equations. Might as well do the whole thing in Word. Made me sad; I really wanted it to work. But I'll keep using it for personal projects.

[Philosopherdog]

Writeroom is a different beast altogether. If you're looking for a basic distraction free editor check out http://lifehacker.co...e-writing-tools .

[firecatstef]

Darn Macworld recommended Yojimbo and Scrivener to me; now I have both and I can't figure out which one to use for various lists I maintain.

(First world problems.)

[JBeez]

bpeacock22, on 05 February 2011 - 07:08 AM, said:

I was awarded a 50% off code for participating in National Novel Writing Month and bought Scrivener. *snip*

Posting to make one tiny correction: the 50% NaNoWriMo discount occurs when the participant "wins" NaNoWriMo by successfully producing 50,000 words within the 30-day timeframe. You're not given the discount simply for signing up and participating. It's more like a prize.

I "won" in 2010, and the discount meant I got Scrivener 2.0 for a mere $22.50. And the import/export functions work with everything EXCEPT Pages, which is made clear on L&L's website. L&L would love for it to work with Pages; unfortunately, as Pages is an Apple proprietary product, Apple isn't giving access to the code so they can make it work.

However, in light of the Scrivener/Apple link-up, this may change in the future.

Personally, I LOVE the software. To really understand the magnitude of the features, one must run through the entire tutorial. Only then will you see its true beauty.

[dominiquejames]

So, is anyone feeling hate/love/indifference towards the Scrivener icon?

This post has been edited by dominiquejames: 30 October 2011 - 07:40 PM