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Scrivener Basics

  • The Wild World of Zoom (map)

New to Scrivener? This two-hour primer will go over everything the beginner needs to get the most out of this amazing software that helps you see “the forest or the trees.” We’ll cover Scrivener basics such as menu navigation, organization, compiling and “ScrivenerSpeak.” All students get discounts on future workshops!

One class isn’t enough? Come back the following week for Scrivener Basics Bonus Class on February 13!

Scrivener Basics February 6: $85
Two-class package: Scrivener Basics PLUS Bonus : $125

Email me at janine [at] janinekovac [dot] [com] to sign up

What’s Scrivener?

Scrivener ("See the forest or the trees") is a software program that helps you write, organize, revise, and print just about any writing project you can think of—from novels to screenplays and cookbooks. I've been using Scrivener for my writing projects since 2013 and teaching writers how to use this software since 2014. I can't imagine writing without it.

Why am I teaching it?

Here's why I think my class is so great:

  • We don't begin at the beginning. My class focuses on how to identify your project's organization needs at any given time and then I teach you how to find those tools in Scrivener

  • In my experience, people take a class or read a tutorial but then they don't get to apply what they've learned. Then, when it's time to write, they don't want to spend their writing time remembering Scrivener. In my class, we do the organizational work during our time together.

  • As a programmer, I understand why Scrivener is set up the way it's set up. And as a writer, I get why that's confusing to "normal" people.  

  • I've been using Scrivener to organize my writing projects since 2013. I know my way around.

  • I've been teaching this class since 2014. I know I can show you what you need to know about Scrivener!

Earlier Event: January 16
Scrivener for Submissions!
Later Event: February 13
Scrivener Basics Bonus Class