Why yWriter?
I decided I needed to do something different with my writing, so I decided to try yWriter.
yWriter is a free writing program that organizes your writing by scene and chapter, allowing for easy moves and renumbering.
The interface is a bit hard to get used to, and I will readily admit that I was not yet thinking of my WIP in terms of scenes when I began using the software two weeks ago. I am still in the mode where I am capturing the story as it comes to me. I will be more ready to think about scenes and motivation-reaction units in revisions.
Right now, I’m not sure it is the best choice for my first draft, but I love being able to shift scenes from chapter to chapter. Perhaps if I were not flying by the seat of my pants, I would be more able to relate to yWriter. It seems like a very valuable tool for an author who has a solid outline (or any outline that exists outside of her head).
Some comparable products include Storybook (open source), Story Weaver (commercial), and Dramatica Pro (commercial).
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