tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post8022583596476458967..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: IWSG: Organizing My LifeSharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-33487209805532779062016-02-07T15:21:48.273-08:002016-02-07T15:21:48.273-08:00Definitely a high learning curve and you really ne...Definitely a high learning curve and you really need to take time to do the tutorial. It says plan on spending 4 hours. Well, I spent two days before I could input anything with confidence! Everyone who's used it awhile swears by it though and wants to learn more. I went to a conference recently where a class on Scrivener was offered. It was for advanced users only and the room was packed! Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-36876912359842267732016-02-07T06:01:01.754-08:002016-02-07T06:01:01.754-08:00I started using Scrivener a few months ago--and I ...I started using Scrivener a few months ago--and I know I need to learn more. I can't even find the corkboard. Mine doesn't look like a corkboard, I don't think? I don't know... I did take the advice to name the chapters after what happened, as in a screenplay, since chapter numbers automatically go in when you compile. Then you can semi-outline your novel through the chapter names...but I don't go further than the next couple of scenes! I'm not much of a planner.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-32932487829016856202016-02-06T11:33:22.868-08:002016-02-06T11:33:22.868-08:00I will :) I do the same with software...always hes...I will :) I do the same with software...always hesitant at first, mostly because of the learning curve. A friend of mine is much bolder. She experiments with new software all the time and I learn from her. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-22707985126505364182016-02-06T11:26:25.874-08:002016-02-06T11:26:25.874-08:00Thank you! Hope some of this technology can be of ...Thank you! Hope some of this technology can be of use to you too. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-2314287870470952682016-02-05T11:22:28.644-08:002016-02-05T11:22:28.644-08:00I downloaded a free trial of Scrivener but haven&#...I downloaded a free trial of Scrivener but haven't played around with it yet. Keep us posted!<br /><br />Love the Bradbury quote.Yvonne Ventrescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935915085584796351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-36916088165936963462016-02-05T11:09:29.321-08:002016-02-05T11:09:29.321-08:00You have so many fun things to celebrate this week...You have so many fun things to celebrate this week Sharon. I've heard about Scrivener, but never tried it. Glad it will be helpful to you and you've gotten new smart phones. Hope you enjoy the weekend.Deanie Humphrys-Dunnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158137427355179676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-70270443311309053722016-02-05T09:10:15.556-08:002016-02-05T09:10:15.556-08:00I doubt I'll use everything Scrivener has to o...I doubt I'll use everything Scrivener has to offer in the beginning. "Tags" for instance and making your own templates. For now I'm concentrating on the basics and making an outline for my new book. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-12736356947478296022016-02-05T09:04:59.135-08:002016-02-05T09:04:59.135-08:00Nice to meet you Yvette!Nice to meet you Yvette!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-6126340697934189052016-02-05T09:04:18.880-08:002016-02-05T09:04:18.880-08:00And I've never read any of his books either, b...And I've never read any of his books either, but do love the quote. Thanks!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-65884739973136530352016-02-05T09:02:13.916-08:002016-02-05T09:02:13.916-08:00Thanks! It was time to explore some of the options...Thanks! It was time to explore some of the options out there. Glad I did.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-11036809571363115032016-02-05T08:32:49.294-08:002016-02-05T08:32:49.294-08:00I have heard a lot about Scrivener- glad you are e...I have heard a lot about Scrivener- glad you are enjoying it. The tutorial sounds a little daunting! Glad you and your husband are enjoying your tablet. I love months when I get a lot organized. it feels so good! :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-76482547494893564252016-02-04T13:56:54.010-08:002016-02-04T13:56:54.010-08:00Good on you using Scrivener. I've heard it'...Good on you using Scrivener. I've heard it's good, I just haven't put my toe in the water yet! :-)Yvette Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828265447361659310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-19579316276071420592016-02-04T10:35:13.303-08:002016-02-04T10:35:13.303-08:00Ray Bradbury is/was a wonderful writer, and his qu...Ray Bradbury is/was a wonderful writer, and his quote fits perfectly. Good wishes on figuring out the new tech and finding more success.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-57933383974041575682016-02-04T08:39:44.866-08:002016-02-04T08:39:44.866-08:00ColorNotes sounds like a fun app! And that's g...ColorNotes sounds like a fun app! And that's great how you've been enjoying Scrivener. I've seen so many writers praise it, but never tried it myself...Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-64355679155427934302016-02-03T17:13:56.914-08:002016-02-03T17:13:56.914-08:00Oh yes, I do. It would solve a lot of problems. Hu...Oh yes, I do. It would solve a lot of problems. Hubby and I laugh at how outdated our new TV is already and my computer is ancient at six years old. 'Tis' the life these days.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-68510987582519119472016-02-03T16:31:23.882-08:002016-02-03T16:31:23.882-08:00I love Bradbury's quote!
Don't ya wish, ev...I love Bradbury's quote!<br />Don't ya wish, every software package used the same language?Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-3544520247547786802016-02-03T14:47:13.396-08:002016-02-03T14:47:13.396-08:00That's pretty cool having something that syncs...That's pretty cool having something that syncs between your PC and IPhone/IPad. I was told you could integrate the two but wondered how well that worked. The technology just gets better and better. Can you imagine working with only a typewriter today? I should try a different Bible app too, now that I have a new phone. Wasn't too happy with the last one. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-29042264538854359962016-02-03T14:41:19.725-08:002016-02-03T14:41:19.725-08:00The article is pretty interesting. I'm not aba...The article is pretty interesting. I'm not abandoning the outline just yet, although I hate writing it. I'm working on one now and can't pinpoint who the villain is. I'm working on character sketches and writing random scenes, but nothing is clear yet. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-55397945199547177752016-02-03T14:28:35.774-08:002016-02-03T14:28:35.774-08:00Ooh, good for you :) Taxes are bugaboo with me. I ...Ooh, good for you :) Taxes are bugaboo with me. I spent a week organizing paperwork for filing this year's taxes. Need to get all done before the A-Z. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-73337331081681262512016-02-03T14:24:43.641-08:002016-02-03T14:24:43.641-08:00Scrivener is complicated, but I still love it. You...Scrivener is complicated, but I still love it. You can import so many different projects and there's an export to traditional pub or epub feature that is so cool when you're ready to submit. ColorNote is just plain fun :) Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-34754974775711869602016-02-03T14:20:57.353-08:002016-02-03T14:20:57.353-08:00We got a huge discount with our new Verizon phone ...We got a huge discount with our new Verizon phone service, but I love the iPad. Almost went that direction. Maybe next time :) Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-6696469494886913282016-02-03T14:05:28.646-08:002016-02-03T14:05:28.646-08:00Ooh, I should've read my comment and edited it...Ooh, I should've read my comment and edited it before hitting send. Oh, well. Such it is, with missing parentheses and a double phrase, one of which should've been edited out. :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-79342231901865324722016-02-03T14:02:41.156-08:002016-02-03T14:02:41.156-08:00I'm still getting organized for the new year, ...I'm still getting organized for the new year, too. It appalls me that it's February and I'm still doing it. Shouldn't I have completed it around the New Year?? Have found a better KanBan app that syncs across my desktop as well as my IPad. (I used to use one that worked on IPad only, but this one is much better--even includes a timer that helps you work via the Pomodoro technique. It's called KanBan Flow. Also trying out something I downloaded for the IPhone called Swipes, and it integrates with Evernote, however I haven't gotten so far as to figure out how to integrate it, so far. I think I've done enough for one day. Finally got my Living Faith apps downloaded on my phone and Ipad, and am up-to-date on my Bible reading via the app. Was using a separate Bible, but all of the rest of my reading--several devotionals, a book on prayer, and general reading about Christianity (currently a book called, Hearing God) is on the IPad. So it was good to consolidate. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-17614723451475038172016-02-03T13:49:55.639-08:002016-02-03T13:49:55.639-08:00Abandon your outline? The action comes first and t...Abandon your outline? The action comes first and then the plot? Yikes! I think I just had a mini heart attack. I could never do it that way. I'm a tortoise, slowly plotting and even slower at writing. But everyone has their own style. Congrats on getting Scrivener. I've heard great things about it! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-60772787869764659102016-02-03T13:34:23.290-08:002016-02-03T13:34:23.290-08:00Getting organized is a great way to start off a ne...Getting organized is a great way to start off a new year. I just did that for my taxes. This time I'm going to have everything simple and clear. I swear! Check back with me at tax time in 2017.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.com