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E is for … Editing pane

Among the topics listed in the Index of Scrivener Posts starting with ‘E’, I would suggest ‘Editing pane’ is fundamental to using Scrivener.

Using the editing pane – with confidence! – will involve many of these essential executive functions.

1. The ability to anticipate what’s coming up and make plans accordingly – see also number 8, flexibility!
2. The ability to organise – thoughts, ideas, the scenes/chapters of my novels, …
3. Reliability – doing what we agreed when we said it would be done (or earlier!)
4. Getting up and getting on with the work – ie self motivation
5. Managing our time to achieve the best results
6. Paying attention to detail (quality …)
7. Remembering stuff that’s important
8. Flexibility – willingness to make changes in our plans or our approach
9. Determination – ability to keep going
10. Willingness to reflect on our own contribution to the team (and learn from it)

Scrivener gem

The editing pane is where you write/edit your words (your Scrivenings); it’s where you can plan your novel (on a Corkboard or as an Outline).  Embrace all three options.

If you have time today, watch this video and then, this blog post provides a great introduction to the power of the editing pane. If not, make a note to come back to this post another day.

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