Learn Scrivener in 20 Minutes

New to Scrivener? Don’t worry, it’s not scary. It’s awesome.

In this quick tutorial video, I’ll show you how to get up and running in the writing app in 20 minutes. I have been using Scrivener for the last 10 years, and I have used it to write 37 out of 40 of my books (as of the time of this writing).

I KNOW Scrivener, and I believe in it so much that I want to show you how to write better and faster using it.

Scrivener can be a major adjustment if you’re coming from Microsoft Word, so grab a cup of coffee or tea while you watch this video. By the time you’re done, you’ll know everything you need to know about using Scrivener.

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What's your top Scrivener tip for beginners?

[joeylowe]

Just wanted you to know that after watching hundreds of videos on Scrivener, I've learned more from you in 20 minutes than all of the others combined. You are very well-spoken and it's apparent to me that you have fully mastered this software. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. At 80 years old, I'm late to the ballgame to begin writing and I have no time to waste on nonsense. Again, thank you for not wasting my time. Many blessings to you as you continue your journey.

[CharlySirois]

Absolutely amazing! Straight to the point, no waisted time - NO sells hustle - detailed and thorough. I've paid for Scrivener courses and learnt more here with you, in 20 minutes. I truly appreciate you

[iscahflyer]

FINALLY! A TUTORIAL I *UNDERSTAND*!
Most Scrivener vids I've watched up until now have had me feeling overwhelmed and dumb as a box of rocks.
Good on you! Many thanks!

[nicolasstagliano]

When I bought Scrivener I was very very overwhelmed and intimidated, and equally as intimidated by all the Scrivener tutorials on YouTube. This video helped me so so much -- thank you for such an excellent and easy-to-follow tutorial!!

[NnaemekaAmamasi]

Dude you always have a warm smile and you teach great. Keep it up!

[CGFernandesOficial]

Even 4 years later this tutorial is still very helpful. I tried scrivener, but was overwhelmed by it and came back to writing my manuscript with pages, coz I wanted to get away of word. But pages it’s a pain, specially for revising, it was so slow, that I decided to give scrivener a second chance. Thanks a lot!

[idpcgml]

This is the best Scrivener video I have seen. To be frank, It's one of the best teaching videos I have ever seen. You are a born communicator. Outstanding!

[brooklynknight]

Love that this is still relevant 2 years later. Thank you.

[susanv]

Just discovered a book you have on Audible about a month ago. Thank you. You made me think that my writing dreams can happen and I’ve actually started writing for the first time since I was a teen.

[thomasina]

This has to be the best intro to Scrivener around. Simple directions/basic terminology. Many thanks

[colonelstunts]

Now that I'm finally organizing the first portion of my novel, I'm going to give Scrivener another go. This tutorial is to the point, informative, and overall super helpful. thank you for this excellent resource

[properjob]

Thanks for this. Well made and very, very helpful. However, as a complete beginner, I REALLY wish you had started out with the default setting on the left-hand menu instead of your own custom project settings. This luddite could really have used your input on starting from the very beginning.

[alexismccarley]

I've been sitting on this program for over a year TERRIFIED to swap from MS. And now, no longer overwhelmed, I'm excited. Thank you so so much!

[subthatus]

This video is perfect. I've had Scrivener for a few years and barely used it because I was lost on the program. Thank you!

[patrickwal]

BEST Scrivener tutorial on YouTube! Clear, concise, nicely paced, jammed with truly useful advice and a great overall look at the power and flexibility of this app. Well done, and thank you!

[churchofphiladelphia]

You have no idea how much this helped me! It's a bit intimidating. The way you explained it helped me to understand all of these new tools. Thanks so much!

[ElfInTheFlowers]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. It is 2021 and I am coming at it as someone with 20 word documents for my dissertation and kind of a premade mess. I had been recommended the program by various friends as a way to reorganize everything.

Your approach is for obvious reasons very different, and much more elegant, but it is helping me dive into the program without feeling quite so lost (even after doing the official tutorial). I'll check out your over videos now. Again, thank you... finally, I will share this with some of my siblings who are starting to write fiction.

[DuluthTW]

I've been wanting to buy Scrivener but didn't want to drop a bunch of money on something that would take too long to learn so I got discouraged before using it. I am so grateful you are doing these videos. Thanks for sharing!

[PaperInkTwine]

Thank you! I spent a couple hours going through the Scrivener “Start Here” tutorials on the software and was completely overwhelmed. You made it that I’m not throwing in the towel before I even start. New fan of yours. Subscribed.