This is the second session of a two-class Scrivener Fundamentals workshop.
Register for the full workshop here.
(Thank you to Amy and Aubrey at Hugo House for the snappy text!)
You downloaded Scrivener. You opened it. And then you closed it real fast.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or just plain annoyed trying to learn Scrivener, you’re not alone. This two-session crash course is designed to help you actually use the program—without spending hours lost in menus or watching outdated tutorials.
In just four hours, you’ll learn Scrivener fundamentals for every stage of the writing process: drafting, organizing, revising, line editing, restructuring, and exporting your work to Word, PDF, or e-book formats. No fluff, no filler.
Register here.
Lost in revisions? Scrivener for Murky Muddles is your lifeline! Learn how labels, keywords, index cards, bookmarks can help you revise structure while snapshots, revision mode, and split screens help you revise at the line-edit level. Perfect for novels, memoirs, and narrative nonfiction drafts that have stalled at their sticky places. Familiarity with Scrivener strongly suggested.
$95
Register here.
This is the second session of a two-class Scrivener Fundamentals workshop.
Register for the full workshop here.
Learn how to apply Scrivener’s basket of tools to track cover letters, artist statements, and submissions. Familiarity with Scrivener suggested.
$75
Taken this submissions class before? Returning participants pay just $55!
Email me at janine [at] janinekovac [dot] [com] to sign up!
Lost in revisions? Scrivener for Murky Muddles is your lifeline! Learn how labels, keywords, index cards, bookmarks can help you revise structure while snapshots, revision mode, and split screens help you revise at the line-edit level. Perfect for novels, memoirs, and narrative nonfiction drafts that have stalled at their sticky places. Familiarity with Scrivener strongly suggested.
Register here.
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR SUMMER 2025.
STAY TUNED!
Bookmarks. Labels. Index cards. And what’s this weird setting you can’t get rid of? Once upon a time you knew what those things meant. At least, you think you did.
Help is here! This pay-what-you-can two-hour class covers all your questions!
Scrivener Refresher
May 3
10AM - 12PM PDT / 1PM - 3PM EDT
onZoom
Pay what you can
(suggested range $45 - $75)
Email me at janine [at] janinekovac [dot] [com]to sign up
Intrigued by Scrivener but afraid to use it? Through four hours of group instruction and one hour of private instruction (scheduled at your convenience), I’ll cover everything the beginner needs to get the most out of this amazing software that helps you see “the forest or the trees.” I’ll cover Scrivener basics such as menu navigation, organization, compiling and “Scrivener Speak.”
Class includes four hours of group instruction plus one hour of private instruction.
Scrivener for the Very Nervous
April 12 & April 19
10AM - 12PM PDT / 1PM - 3PM EDT
on Zoom
$195
Email me at janine [at] janinekovac [dot] [com]to sign up
Intrigued by Scrivener but afraid to use it? Help is here! In this introductory class, taught in two 2-hour sessions over Zoom, I’ll cover everything the beginner needs to integrate this robust software with your existing writing process. Topics include Scrivener basics such as menu navigation, organization, and “Scrivener Speak.”
Register here through LitCamp Writers and Page Street.
Saturdays, May 4th - 18th | Stuck in the murky middle? Revise Your Book with Scrivener is a great jump start to get your book through its next revision. Perfect for novels, memoirs, and narrative nonfiction drafts that have stalled at their sticky places. Familiarity with Scrivener strongly suggested.
$255
10% Early Bird Discount if you sign up before April 27!
What happens when your revision needs more than a line edit? Not to worry! Scrivener to the rescue with an organizational overhaul. Think of it like California Closets for your novel. I’ll cover character templates, timeline hacks, labels, statuses, and keywords plus a review of the corkboard view and the outliner view.
What happens when your revision needs more than a line edit? Not to worry! Scrivener to the rescue with an organizational overhaul. Think of it like California Closets for your novel. I’ll cover character templates, timeline hacks, labels, statuses, and keywords plus a review of the corkboard view and the outliner view.
Sometimes revision means cutting a new path and sometimes it means getting lost in the woods (and in your metaphors). How do you explore new possibilities and still keep track of the old ones? Strategies covered in this class include: bookmarks, snapshots, revision mode and a review of the Inspector.
Sometimes revision means cutting a new path and sometimes it means getting lost in the woods (and in your metaphors). How do you explore new possibilities and still keep track of the old ones? Strategies covered in this class include: bookmarks, snapshots, revision mode and a review of the Inspector.
In this first class, we look at what's already on the page. I'll cover compilation formats and exporting to Word/Pages/Google Doc, etc. plus a review of composition mode and binder options.
In this craft talk, we'll discuss how to determine what's already working in your ms and where to go from there.
Each class is two hours long, held over Zoom on Thursday and repeated on Saturday. The Bonus Bundle gives you access to all six occurrences. Familiarity with Scrivener strongly suggested.
Course is divided into three topics on Thursdays and Saturdays. Take them à la carte for $95 each or $255 for all six. Got a buddy? Email me at janine [at] janinekovac [dot] [com] for a special two-fer discount.
Here's the breakdown of topics:
In this first class, we look at what's already on the page. I'll cover compilation formats and exporting to Word/Pages/Google Doc, etc. plus a review of composition mode and binder options. In our craft talk, we'll discuss how to determine what's already working in your ms and where to go from there.
Offered Thursday, September 14 from 4pm - 6pm Pacific. Class repeats Saturday, September 16 from 10am - 12pm Pacific.
Sometimes revision means cutting a new path and sometimes it means getting lost in the woods (and in your metaphors). How do you explore new possibilities and still keep track of the old ones? Strategies covered in this class include: bookmarks, snapshots, revision mode and a review of the Inspector.
Offered Thursday, September 21 from 4pm - 6pm Pacific. Class repeats Saturday, September 23 from 10am - 12pm Pacific.
What happens when your revision needs more than a line edit? Not to worry! Scrivener to the rescue with an organizational overhaul. Think of it like California Closets for your novel. I’ll cover character templates, timeline hacks, labels, statuses, and keywords plus a review of the corkboard view and the outliner view.
Offered Thursday, September 28 from 4pm - 6pm Eastern. Class repeats Saturday, September 30 from 10am - 12pm Pacific.
In this first class, we look at what's already on the page. I'll cover compilation formats and exporting to Word/Pages/Google Doc, etc. plus a review of composition mode and binder options.
In this craft talk, we'll discuss how to determine what's already working in your ms and where to go from there.
If you have Scrivener FOMO, I have the cure! It’s a six-week Scrivener Festival that pairs Scrivener strategies with your personal writing style and writing project. Come to my free info session and I'll tell you more!
If you have Scrivener FOMO, I have the cure! It’s a six-week Scrivener Festival that pairs Scrivener strategies with your personal writing style and writing project. Come to my free info session and I'll tell you more!
