*Scrivener Beta* is the long-awaited Windows version of the popular project
management and editing tool for writers that Mac users have been raving about
for years. This trial version of Scrivener is relatively easy to install. A
message appears immediately after installing, advising that for best results,
new users should watch a 30-40 minute tutorial. This can be downloaded via
the "Help" tab. Even without going through the tutorial, upon launching,
Scrivener offers users the immediate ability to choose what type of writing
project they want to work on. Some options include fiction and nonfiction
works, poetry, and scripts. Each Scrivener document type allows for three
unique views: a simple *text *version, the *corkboard*, and an *outline
*format. Scrivener Beta's text version is exactly how it sounds; free of
any extraneous information, you're left with only the plain text of the
document in front of you. The corkboard view allows users to "pin" and
categorize different scenes in their work with labels for chapters,
scenarios, and concepts. Scrivener users can also list a status to further
describe each document, such as first draft, incomplete, and so on. Lastly,
the outline view provides an organized list of all the documents you've
saved in a particular project with each title, label, status, and a synopsis
of their contents. Unfortunately, for a user who's entirely new to
Scrivener, learning how to use the program isn't as intuitive as it could
be. The video tutorial undoubtedly makes the learning process easier. Barring
that, taking advantage of the interactive tutorial offered with this version
is highly recommended. *Overall, Scrivener is an excellent product for users
serious about the organization of their writing projects.*Download *Scrivener
Beta 0.2.9* in Softonic
