I just have to write a few line about a new Mac application that I have played with. I am no big writer but once in a while I need to write some documents and I always get frustrated when I need to reorganize the content of my work. When that happens in a normal wordprocessor you need to cut and paste the text etc.

Enter Scrivener, the virtual writers desktop :-) Write your text as it pops out of your head, split it into several subdocuments, add your research material, reorganize the content by moving notes on a corkboard… This application is almost perfect, it does not interfere with your creativity. It lets you be creative and actually “assists” you instead of, as many regular applications do, getting in your way when you want to do something. When you are finished with your creation you can export it and open it in your favourite wordprocessor or layout application to do the final touches. Or, if you use it like me (mainly writing readmes and guides) you can simply export it as a RTF(D) text document and you are done.

So, if you have not already checked out Scrivener I really recommend you to do that.

Tags: Application, Mac, Write