Livingwriter vs Scrivener
May 06, 2026 | Author: Laura Candler
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Book writing software for fiction authors. Includes text editor and a suite of planning and plotting features. The desktop app for Mac/Windows syncs with LivingWriter on the web, iOS, and Android. It offers drag-and-drop chapters and subchapters, templates, virtual corkboards, dark mode, chapter notes. It features user-friendly interface that requires no training. Predictive text tool recognizes elements of your story as you type. The program backs up your work after every keystroke, storing them securely in the cloud. The graph tool lets you visualize your story in any way you like. Co-authoring and real-time editing are also available.
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Win/Mac software for writers of all genres and screenwriters. Everything you write is integrated into a convenient project plan that's easy to edit. The program makes working on long texts easier because it breaks them down into smaller sections. Writers can write each scene in a separate document or entire chapters as a single unit; theses can be divided into arguments, chapters or paragraphs. The Corkboard interface allows you to overview character stories, chapters or the entire book. It also allows to organize reference materials into collections, flexibly customize formatting and styles, create templates for frequently repeated sections, edit metadata, export the book to popular formats such as Word, PDF and Final Draft, create automatic backups. Authors also can use iOS app that allows to write while traveling and then sync with desktop via Dropbox or iTunes.
Livingwriter vs Scrivener in our news:
2022. LivingWriter brings its mobile apps in line with our web/desktop versions
LivingWriter mobile app for iOS/Android was created as a companion app for quick on-the-go writing, so it’s missing quite a few features available on our web/desktop versions. But with new upgrade, the mobile app will be updated to include ALL the features of our web/desktop versions. The new version also includes a fresh new (but not unfamiliar) design with the latest UI/UX technology and a zippier interface, in addition to various customization options. Added layers of security like 2FA and password locks on stories/folders are coming soon. With more export options added and the ability to produce Kindle-Ready and KDP formatted files. The new Device Preview feature will allow you to see your book across multiple devices. Along with this, LivingWriter has also redesigned sharing feature with tools such as tracking changes, live collaboration, live commenting and more.
