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Review: Using Scrivener for Family History and Memoir Writing by Laura Hedgecock

“Because it’s known as a novel tool, I approached it from the standpoint of using it for Memoir and family history.”

What is Scrivener?

Scrivener is a writing software that helps writers organize research, notes, and drafts, or, as Scrivener puts it, “See the forest or the trees.” It can even help with story-boarding.

Note: This review is based on Scrivener 1 for Windows. Scrivener 3, a major update, has been available for MAC/iOS, but the Windows version is still in the works. Per email, a company representative stated that they hope to have Scrivener 3 to Windows users this summer.

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Laura Hedgecock

Author, Blogger, Speaker

TreasureChestOfMemories.com

Laura@LauraHedgecock.com 

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