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How to Use Scrivener (2024) | *Simple* Tutorial for Overwhelmed Fiction Writers

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Lauren Kay Writes

In this tutorial, I will teach you how to use Scrivener to become a better, faster fiction writer. Scrivener is truly lifechanging writing software — I never could have gotten my book deal without it!

And make sure to grab your free Scrivener Cheat Sheet!
https://www.laurenkaywrites.com/scriv...

TIMESTAMPS:
3:52: Backing Up to the Cloud
4:40: Setting Up Scenes, Chapters, and Acts
6:19: Switching Between Drafting, Notecard, and Outline View
6:55 Adding a Synopsis to Each Scene
7:29 Changing the Default Format
8:34 Using Notes
9:08 Scene Snapshots
9:48 Color Coded Binder
12:03 Adding Icons to Your Scenes
12:36 Project Targets
12:59 Writing History
13:11 Adding Characters as Keywords
14:08 Name Generator
15:08 View 2 Pages at Once
15:43 Compile Your Manuscript

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NICE TO MEET YOU!

I'm just getting started on YouTube (so excited to be here!) — but if you're looking for more writing advice and insider tea, check out my videos on:

⟡ TikTok (35k):   / laurenkaywrites  
⟡ Instagram (11k):   / laurenkaywrites  

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WATCH MY FREE MASTERCLASS

The Insider's Guide to Literary Agents: The Top 3 Ways To Stand Out (+ The Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid!):
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FREE RESOURCES

Scrivener Cheat Sheet
https://www.laurenkaywrites.com/scriv...

10Step Guide to Landing an Agent:
https://www.laurenkaywrites.com/10st...

Writer Toolkit: (Includes my favorite craft books and links to my Miro outlining template template and an amazing writer Discord community)
https://www.laurenkaywrites.com/write...

Looking for Writing Friends & Critique Partners?:
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HOW TO LAND AN AGENT

Want to learn the exact strategies I used to land 8 agent offers and a 6figure 2book deal? Join the waiting list for the second cohort of Query Bootcamp, launching in February 2024!

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MORE WRITING TIPS!

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⟡ Website: https://www.laurenkaywrites.com
⟡ Email: [email protected]

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