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Microsoft Word might make an adequate typewriter, but it won’t save you from a chaotic writing process. Since its initial release in 2007, Scrivener has become the gold standard for writing and structuring long-form text.

Scrivener combines a word processor with a robust project management tool designed for writing projects. By bundling a virtual corkboard, outliner, and multi-media research archive inside the same application, it helps manage complexity without forcing a distracting context switch.

With snapshot version control and views of your in-progress work, Scrivener encourages frequent revision. Once your project is finished, it can be compiled into a variety of publication formats: ePub for ebooks, Final Draft for screenplays, LaTex for technical papers, or simple PDF.

If you are serious about your writing, having the best professional tools will make a world of difference. For a limited time, Scrivener for Windows is on sale for 50% off in the Boing Boing Store.

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