A long time ago, I started using WriteWay Pro. You only pay for this software once so updates are free, and GUESS WHAT?!
A new update is ready for download. I have some friends who thought WriteWay Pro was “not as pretty” as some other Writer Software. And, hey, whatever inspires your muse. That’s OK.
Well, take a look at this new Storyboard.
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~ Epictetus ~
I can click on my character icon where I store photos of my characters and traits I want to remember. I can see graphs of how far along my project is and I can set goals.
And I could be here all day telling you what WriteWay Pro does. But it’s easier to look at the software site. You can download it for free for 30 days and play with it. Go here. And have fun :o)
What software do YOU use for writing? Or, do you stick with a word processor like Word or Wordperfect?
Suzanne, I’ve thought about writing software a time or two, but this screen shot is intriguing. I’m going to take a look. Are you available if I run into problems? Did it take you long to learn?
That’s pretty nifty! I just started using Scrivener. It does a story board too…no graphics but still great to see the story laid out.
Suzanne, you know I love WriteWay Pro, so I’m excited to hear that there’s an updated version out. It looks for pretty. 🙂
Since I’m in the midst of changing over to MAC computers, I contacted them to find out when they would have the MAC version of the program ready. They thought as early as late spring. So hopefully by summer because I don’t want to switch to a MAC, then be without this amazing program.
Louise – it did take time to learn – I printed out the help files and highlighted stuff. Now it feels like I have a friend helping me organize my writing. And of course I’ll answer any questions you have.
Sonia – I demo’d Scrivener but found that WriteWay was a better fit for my style. Both programs have amazing features. I’m a pantzer so I do my synopsis LAST, and I love how much easier it is to write a synopsis from these outline functions.
Sheila – I think Scrivener started out with Mac and then wrote a PC version. So WriteWay – which is PC – will probably have both platforms too.
It’s interesting to see how many software packages there are for writers – but, darn, we still have to write the book!
This looks really cool. If it is easy to use, I think I need to try it!
Hi Kara – there IS a learning curve, but it’s worth it. I printed out the help files and read them and highlighted things. I practiced on a novella to start. You get a 30 day free trial so worth a try. good luck!
I use writewaypro but my storyboard looks different. As far as I know it’s updated. How did you get the calendar look?
Hi Shirley: This is something I created. You know how you make the various notecards?
Well, I make a table in Word. Then I put in different icons (blue star = hero, pink star = heroine. The “heart” is if Granny is on stage.) I paste the table into the notecard function. I do this for each scene so I can keep track of where everybody is, what’s happening, what plot threads I have introduced.
I know it sounds involved but it organizes the story for me and helps me keep my head on straight!
Thank you Suzanne for your answer. This is such a great idea. I use a storyboard on my wall. Your notecards are so dang cute I was almost in a panic as to how to use it lol. Smart and talented you are for sure.
Thanks Shirley!
Making the note cards is a “Left Brain activity” and it takes some time. But while you are focusing on that, your Right brain is busy in the background, figuring out the story. Works for me, anyway.
Have fun making your note cards!