Atticus Writing App: Is it Worth the Money?

Is Atticus a good app to write your next book? In this video, I go over some of the best and worst aspects of Atticus and some of the things you can expect from the writing app.

Although the app itself is sound, I'm just not totally convinced it's worth the $147 price tag, especially when there are cheaper and free alternatives to write your book.

However, Atticus does have one of the best preview and formatting tools I've seen in a writing app. So, it may very well be worth the price if you want full customization on the appearance of your eBook or the printed copies.

Unfortunately, Atticus currently doesn't have a free version or a free trial. It only has a 30-day money-back guarantee. That means you'll need the money for the writing app up front.

Nonetheless, it is a solid tool for self-publishing authors and works quite well for how much you'll pay for the app.

As I point out in the video, Atticus is a browser-based app that will use extensions you have installed in your web browser. Personally, I use Chrome and take advantage of the Dark mode and Grammarly Chrome extensions while writing my book.

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[WriterSanctuary]

It's a decent platform. Still trying to justify the price, though. What do you think?

[davidstewart]

I use Word for my Non-Fiction and currently am six months into using Atticus for my fiction. Like all software it takes a little getting used to and some features are hard to find at first but on the whole for ebooks I think it is a great tool. Scrivener is a long time software for me but it has a very steep learning curve and I could never get a export document to be how I wanted, hence the reason for Atticus. At the end of the day whatever software works for you that's fine. As to cost Atticus is about 4 x the price of Scrivener but it is lifetime, no more to pay. With Scrivener it is cheaper and you get a lot for your buck but when a major update comes along, not very often, a fee is due. The other thig I do like about Atticus it works with any browser and any device, phone, Ipad, tablet computer.

[hdtravel]

A BIG advantage to Atticus is that because it is a Website ( cloud based ) it works on any operating system ( Windows - MacOS - Linux - iOS - Android ) - no software to install and if your laptop gets run over by a semi - no biggie because all your work is in the cloud. Downside could be - Atticus goes out of business so more more service ( hope you are exporting regular backups as you write ) or their server gets hacked and your work is stolen or corrupted. It's a very compelling product.

[Elizabeth-chj]

I am VERY happy with Atticus. Their support is excellent and very prompt.

[Pluscelamemechose]

I use Scrivener. Have for years. I love it. I’ve noticed that the videos for Atticus ignore writing and concentrate on formatting. I’d like to know about setting up sections and chapters. I have a plot chart and a storyline path that gives me a solid base for reference. The outline in Scrivener allows for easy access to it all. The more I know about Atticus the less I like it.

[EfronaMor]

I love Scrivener for the formatting while writing, (can't write in wraparound mode) double screen, and more professional writing options, but I love Atticus for the user-friendly formatting. So, I have both. I write in Scrivener and format in Atticus.

[neosoulwriter]

I love the journals and notebooks in the background. very fitting.

[lilith]

I write in Microsoft word, because it doesn't force me to use US English, and has access to French letters (things that neither Scrivegner nor Atticus will allow me to do). It's also extremely easy to search and replace (though you can do this on Atticus now, it's just more clunky then Microsoft). I use scrivenger to store my copious research notes. And I use Atticus to format my novels, for which it works brilliantly. Formatting your novel properly so that it looks like a professional product (along with having a professionally designed cover) is a very very important part of inducing people to actually want to buy your work, and it's a lot cheaper then either Vellum (which also requires you to purchase an overpriced Mac computer) or than paying for a professional to do it for you. So, I would say, if you want to self publish without spending a fortune, then Atticus is invaluable for formatting your novel.

[TheHourofWitchery]

May I ask out of the writing apps, what app/program is best for printed books? I want to publish printed books specifically and would like your opinion. I assume maybe Atticus? But what about Scrivegner? Is it as good for printed books?

[legiontheatregroup]

New subscriber, really like your style of presentation and content. Thanks so much.

[Pluscelamemechose]

Scrivener tracks your goals like a champ. Scrivener has it right at the bottom of the page.

[ferguskidd]

The background music doesn't add anything to your content. It's only a distraction. Please consider future videos without this distraction. By the way, your content is great. Thanks!

[loveiseverything]

I'm also looking at Vellum. I know it's more expensive but I can download it and know for sure it's forever. Also, wondering from your writing experience and through your sales, is ipad really a device most people use or kindle? I want to be informed before purchasing/buying into any writer's software. You know? Thank you for your video- I'm doing research now re: writing tools/apps/software programs

[somrajdutta]

hmm...but does scrivner have the formatting option as per KDP and Ingram standards...that could be a game changer when it comes to Atticus. Yes its expensive

[sab]

I don't know what you mean by wraparound text. Ragged right vs right-justified?

[adrianvanleeuwen]

I like using Grammarly to catch spelling and grammar errors in my chapters. So far just using MS Word for this. Wondering if Grammarly would work inside of Atticus or Scrivener? Perhaps I should run some of the chapters through Word and Grammarly before copying into one of these formatting programs. What do you think makes the most sense. My english is fairly good as I am born here and did okay in High School English classes, however I am prone to some spelling and some grammar errors which makes Grammarly useful.

[jrustyshaffer]

Great video but I have a question. When writing in Atticus, how do I write dialog? Let's two people are talking. Do I hit return and indent when the other person speaks? Or, do I simply slam the end quote and the next quote together and will Atticus separate that onto another line and indent? Thanks.

[neosoulwriter]

For editing, I would be okay with the wrap-around.

[neosoulwriter]

That sucks that Book Brush doesn't come with the paid version.

[Atom.Storm.]

I am tired of the amount of feature creep and bloat in scrivener and their compile feature is a nightmare to use. I am looking for something this simple. I want to write and get ready to publish, everything else is a waste of time for me.