This definitely won't appeal to everyone, but if you're a visual thinker like me, you might find it very freeing. Make sure you store all of your files in a cloud service like Dropbox or OneDrive, neatly organized. You still have to be careful not to let the individual files get deleted because they're not stored in Scrivener's database. So I'm wrong, the files can have a common container if you own their flagship app. When you click them, the file will open in Scapple.
However, if you own Scrivener, you can import Scapple documents into it. Unlike Scrivener, Scapple files have no common container. Of course, the more files you have open at once, the more cumbersome this will become.
An educational license is 12 and requires an institutional affiliation. Scapple is available for both Mac and Windows, with the price point being the same for each: A standard license is 14.99. Naturally, you can (should?) create a document for each "Conflict" node, too.Įach Scapple document is basically an infinite space, and you can flit between them as if they were pieces of paper. Simply open both programs and drag your scapple notes into your Scrivener project.
You could also have a series of files on each character. Scrivener is a word-processing program that differs from traditional software like Word in that it allows you to create your documents within what it calls. You can create a document for a given scene and basically use the same template, except focusing on beats instead. The perfect companion app to Scrivener made by the amazing folks at Literature and Latte. The power of this is that each scene gets its own Scapple document that can be just as complex. Gone are the days when you can just sign paper books. Synchronization with Scrivener Drag-and-drop file import Scapple Pricing. The idea behind scapple is simple: to recreate the feel of pen & paper note-taking and organize thoughts in a visual way. Didn't notice any drop in performance with seven documents open. Scapple is an artsy take on mind mapping from the creators of Scrivener. Using this tutorial (literally just download the very nice graphic file and set some settings in the software). It could use more border shapes, but I don't have any gripes other than that so far. So basically, Scapple is mind mapping software, but with no central node. They are both cross-platform (Win/Mac/Linux unpolished), and have a generous tri. This means you will be able to create and edit Scapple files on phones and iPads.
While Scrivener is a full featured writing tool, Scapple is a small lightweight mind mapping tool that lets you set out your thoughts quickly and easily. Scapple is being converted so that it will work on Apple iOS. One thing to consider: Scapple costs much less than Scrivener, so if you're just starting out and budget is an issue, you might want to start here. Scrivener and Scapple fill slightly different roles in the synthesis process. I'm seriously considering plotting out a whole screenplay in a series of Scapple files and not using Scrivener at all.
Holy mole, this app is awesome for free-associating, and I'm finding, even plotting.