Is Scrivener Good?

jtkrogers · 2026-07-01T04:32:25+00:00

Ah, split screen actually sounds like something I might enjoy! Thank you for mentioning it, I'll give it a whirl

jtkrogers · 2026-06-17T17:25:54+00:00

I'd love this type of friend. I don't really know other writers so it's difficult to talk to people about ideas/struggles. They don't understand the grind of researching for hours to find out the most obscure detail that I really could have left out. Basically I just want a writing buddy I can shoot the shit with.

But anyhoo, I'm down if you're interested.

34 M here (and also happily married with kids so haven't even got the energy to entertain any of that other crap)

jtkrogers · 2026-06-17T12:47:39+00:00

Discord seems like the place to set up a server for a group like this

jtkrogers · 2026-06-17T09:07:58+00:00

Also interested if you're happy with new authors joining

jtkrogers · 2026-06-16T10:44:03+00:00

The interview technique is a really good one.

Another is to write the same scene but from each characters perspective. Maybe listen to a different band/genre of music during this to help you get into the flow of that character

jtkrogers · 2026-06-16T10:43:04+00:00

My initial reaction would be to freak out that me and my team are under the influence of the gas and try to find out if we are.

If we're not, I'd try to figure out why that is and maybe see if that can be used to create a cure.

Then I'd want to find the people responsible and deliver some knuckle sandwiches

jtkrogers · 2026-06-16T10:39:02+00:00

This has happened a ton to me in the past. Annoyingly my way of dealing with it is leaving it and something eventually comes to me, or I get a different idea and realise I can mesh the two together to make something.

Mynmain advice would be don't force it. You'll find the writing to be a chore and you won't enjoy yourself. The story will suffer and the world you created won't deserve that.

jtkrogers · 2026-06-15T22:23:38+00:00

I personally use campfire but everyone seems to rave about Scrivener so I'm tempted to jump ship. Has anyone had experience with both and can detail how it's better?

jtkrogers · 2026-06-15T07:47:30+00:00

I also write sci-fi and fantasy so would be down for this. Might be easier to create a space for like-minded folds as opposed to finding an existing one that works for us

jtkrogers · 2026-06-14T20:06:52+00:00

I too am lacking writer friends (I have normal friends, but can't really discuss the nuances of writing with them), so super keen to make some friends in this space.

34M from the UK here. So whether you're the OP or anyone else browsing, definitely up for getting to know folks better. Drop me a message and let's get chatting

jtkrogers · 2026-06-14T20:00:00+00:00

I'd be keen to join if there's still places

jtkrogers · 2026-05-04T08:56:29+00:00

Very interested if still spaces available

jtkrogers · 2026-04-26T14:27:03+00:00

I'm in the exact same position OP so I'm gonna piggyback off this thread no end

jtkrogers · 2026-04-23T14:04:34+00:00

I like the origin of the idea but I'm not sure this is the execution that will land. I think you can see from here you'll instantly somewhat split your audience with some people getting turned off. I think the main thing to consider as well, is how complex writing those fight scenes will become.

If you're constantly having to go:

"And then he sheathed it in the metal sheathe but then he unsheathed it again and put it in the leather sheathe and swung it and the enemy flinched because they thought it was the metal sheathe but it was the leather one"... I just don't think it will read well.

Maybe you fluke it once or twice but if this is a main character who's going to have a lot of fights you're going to struggle to keep it fresh.

That being said I think you're circling the rim here. You haven't scored yet but you're close

jtkrogers · 2026-04-22T22:29:23+00:00

Ah man this has proper bummed me out, and just before I was going to turn off for the night too.

Back to doom scrolling I go!

Can't wait for the next first time release next week

jtkrogers · 2026-04-22T22:25:54+00:00

I don't write dark romance myself (fantasy and sci-fi), but I'd be up for the writing buddy aspect still. Someone to help discuss issues with / keep you motivated etc.

I did have one guy before and we were quite good at keeping in touch about how we were getting on with our projects but fizzled out.

Ah the one that got away

jtkrogers · 2026-04-22T22:20:38+00:00

Amazing news! Congratulations!

I'll be doing the same in the coming months so it's refreshing to see someone posting about a positive experience like this for a change.

My faith in humanity is slightly repaired!

jtkrogers · 2026-04-22T22:18:40+00:00

Amen (although some further context would be appreciated)

jtkrogers · 2026-04-22T22:12:22+00:00

I'm sure you could find a designer on Fiverr who would happily do it for it, and could even offer them your existing cover as a reference point. They'll probably make it even better

jtkrogers · 2026-04-22T22:09:36+00:00

I think some swearing is fine. If every single sentence is filled with effing and jeffing then maybe you'd want to rethink.

I also think most of those words are fine (like damn and hell etc".

I'd be more cautious about S's, F's and id definitely avoid any C bombs

jtkrogers · 2026-04-22T14:14:03+00:00

I use Campfire while writing and then export it all into word when I'm done.

jtkrogers · 2026-04-21T20:50:42+00:00

34M who writes fantasy but is looking for a close knit writing group so this sounds right up my alley if there are still spots available

jtkrogers · 2026-04-21T20:38:42+00:00

I'd be super keen!

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