Scrivener

Use Scrivener to track writing submissions instead of spreadsheets, integrating submission info within writing projects. Create a Submissions folder in Scrivener, add files for each submission, and utilize custom metadata for tracking. View submissions in Outline or Corkboard to easily manage and organize submission details. This method saves time and streamlines the submission process.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/create-a-writing-submission-tracker-in-scrivener

Podcasts by writers for writers offer insights into writing and publishing. Top recommendations include “The Creative Penn Podcast,” “The Shit No One Tells You About Writing,” and “Writing Excuses.” These shows provide tips, interviews, and industry knowledge, essential for improving writing skills and understanding self-publishing.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/10-great-podcasts-for-writers-by-writers

Mimi Kwa, an Australian TV personality from a Chinese family, recounts her family's history in her book House of Kwa, spanning four generations. The memoir opens with a legal dispute involving her late aunt's estate, highlighting cultural conflicts. It explores her family's silk trading legacy in China and their migration to Australia, where her father faced racism and eventually thrived in the hostel business. Mimi's writing process improved significantly with Scrivener, and her book has connected her with a global diaspora of relatives.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/write-now-with-scrivener-episode-no-48-mimi-kwa-author-of-a-memoir-about-four-generations-of-a-chinese-family

Authors receive online book reviews that can be positive or negative. Reviews aid potential readers in decision-making and should not be taken personally. Negative reviews can impact mental health, but learning from constructive critiques can enhance future writing. It's crucial for authors to focus on writing and ignore harmful feedback. Celebrate accomplishments and continue improving.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-to-handle-online-book-reviews-without-losing-your-mind

Scrivener aids writing books with multiple timelines, allowing authors to manage complex narratives, like those in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and A Song of Ice and Fire. Key techniques include using separate folders for each timeline, marking files in the Binder for easy navigation, and creating Collections to group timelines. Additional features like custom metadata and visual organization tools enhance writing efficiency, making Scrivener optimal for projects involving intricate timelines.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-to-work-with-multiple-timelines-in-scrivener-projects

Scrivener aids writing books with multiple timelines, common in novels and memoirs like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and A Song of Ice and Fire. It helps manage different timelines using features like separate folders, color-coded labels in the Binder, and Collections for grouping files. It allows for easy navigation, viewing, and rearranging of scenes, making it a versatile tool for complex narratives.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-to-work-with-multiple-timelines-in-scrivener-projects

Scrivener allows custom project settings that can override global settings to tailor functionality and templates to specific projects. Key features include section types for compiling, custom labels and statuses for organization, custom metadata fields, formatting options, auto-complete lists, special folders for templates, background images, and backup settings. These customized settings enhance project management and workflow efficiency.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/understanding-scriveners-project-settings

April Davila, a novelist, explores the intersection of mindfulness and writing. Her debut novel, set on an ostrich farm, weaves themes of family, contradictions, and personal struggles. Initially hesitant to write about dairy farming due to authenticity concerns, she pivoted to ostrich farming, which became a unique backdrop for her story about Tallulah, a girl navigating family dynamics after a traumatic event. After ten years and many rejections, she found a publisher. April attributes her writing growth to regular meditation, which enhances focus and comfort with difficult topics. She is also an advocate for Scrivener, a writing software that aids organization and tracks progress.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/write-now-with-scrivener-episode-no-47-april-davila-novelist-and-mindfulness-instructor

Chapter length influences novel pacing; shorter chapters create urgency and fast reading, while longer chapters allow for deeper exploration and introspection. Writers can adjust pacing through chapter and paragraph lengths. Thrillers often use shorter chapters, contrasting with more detailed genres like fantasy or literary fiction, which may use longer ones. Alternating chapter lengths can maintain reader engagement and balance pacing. Experimenting with chapter structure can enhance narrative flow.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-chapter-and-paragraph-length-affects-the-pacing-of-novels

Drafts require revision and editing. Revision focuses on structure, content, and themes, while editing handles grammar and details. Allow time away from the draft before revising for a fresh perspective. Scrivener offers tools for both processes, including snapshots for backups. Editing includes fact-checking for non-fiction. Both stages refine and enhance the manuscript to create a cohesive book.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/revision-vs-editing-understanding-the-difference