Comparing longform writing apps Ulysses vs Scrivener

Key quotes:

• "Using a book writing software to help you get things done is a great way to boost productivity."
• "Microsoft Word does have a lot going for it, but at the end of the day, it is a very simple piece of writing software."
• "While long-form content is not Word’s strong suit, it is one of the best pieces of writing software for several purposes: These things are short and easily organized in the format that Word provides."
• "If you like a simple and easy to understand program, then you will do great to stick to good old Microsoft Word! There are lots of great writing apps, tools, and programs out there to help bloggers do what they need to do."
• "Ulysses is writing software that is similar to Scrivener and Squibler in a lot of ways, but it has some special features that will make bloggers happy."
• "This set-up is so clean and versatile, you can use it for many things: The notes (or pages) themselves can do a lot: There are many features and options available to you."

Transcript: A brief look at Ulysses my favorite text editor for iOS and Mac iCloud sync and Ulysses is wonderful because you don't have to worry about syncing up using some external username and password if you have an Apple device with an iCloud account it just works and it syncs across the Mac and iOS in this example though I'm going to sync between an iPad pro and an iPhone 7 plus so let's watch it work and after a few seconds BAM you're in sync this is a great provision if you often find yourself switching between work devices there's also markdown support which is invaluable for a writer who wants their text to be portable it uses a simple plain text syntax that can be exported to all sorts of formats like HTML or PDF you can see how easy it is here so I'm just going to create a link and Ulysses handles the rest pretty sweet but the really cool thing is that you can export right from the Ulysses so if I just hit the share button you can see plain text formatting even though it's marked up it's still easy to read in plain... See more →

Transcript: This is Scrivener. It's the premier writing app on the marketright now. This is Ulysses. It's the up-and-coming writing app that ismaking a serious challenge to Scrivener with a radically different approach to how writingapps should look and feel. Which one should you use? Both apps are excellent in their own right,but this isn't an easy decision. In this video I'm going to compare them, feature-by-featureso you can decide which one is right for you. It’s time for a Cage Match. *** What’s up, guys? This is Michael La Ronn with Author LevelUp, giving you the best tools and strategies for writing faster and reaching readers withyour stories. Don't forget to subscribe to get new videosfrom me every week to help you build your writing career. So, Scrivener vs Ulysses. The point here is explore the intersectionsand differences of both apps so you can make an informed decision. We’re going to explore the following areas:1. Design2. Writing Day-to-Day3. Features4. Backup5. Importing & Exporting6. Mobile Version7. Tech Support & Helpful Resources8. Pricing Let's jump into it. Design First, let’s talk about the design of bothapps and overall look and feel. Scrivener’s design hasn’t changed muchsince its release, and that’s not a... See more →

Transcript: Scrivener vellum or Ulysses which one is the best fun to choose and why so today I'm going to walk you through all three and why I chose the what I did and hopefully that will help you to make a decision on the best word processing software for you hi everyone I'm Lisa and I'm a booktuber and author tuber and I also talk about TV so if this sounds like you or something you might be interested in make sure to hit the subscribe button below I post new videos every Monday now today we're going to talk about Scrivener vellum and Ulysses and to me these are the top three word press processing pieces of software that are out there on the market right now for writers now there's nothing wrong with Microsoft Word but here's the problem with Microsoft Word it is just one huge like thing of tax like it is a long streaming end of text and unless you understand how to put table of contents into a document it's going to be really hard to do that and even if you do it's a pain it's not really the easiest or most intuitive... See more →

Key quotes:

• "Scrivener is the dominant app for novelists and other long-form writers (not counting Word, which is still the publishing industry standard), and this latest update — which was years in the making — brings some important changes."
• "Better-looking software seems more inviting and easier to use (even if it’s not), so Scrivener’s visual update is important."
• "Scrivener has always had the ability to focus on just your words (it’s called “Composition Mode”), and this view is slicker and more useful than ever."
• "The chief complaint I’ve heard about Scrivener over the years concerns its complexity — there are so many tools available that the program can seem quite daunting, especially to newcomers."
• "Actually, I suspect that for most professional writers Scrivener’s chief competitor is Word."
• "Scrivener can be used in similar fashion, but it provides a significantly more attractive environment for writing (and it exports to Word flawlessly when you’re ready to submit your work)."

Key quotes:

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• "Draft is a writing and collaboration tool that was specifically designer for freelance writers."
• "Calmly Writer is a distraction-free writing tool that gets out of your way once you start writing."
• "The Hemingway App is another popular tool that many online writers will be familiar with."
• "Ulysses is a writing environment built to give writers all the tools they need while staying out of their way."
• "It’s common for content writers to find themselves spending a lot of time on social media connecting with potential clients, sharing content, and interacting with other writers."

Transcript: Hi guys I realize it's been a while since I've recorded a video I've been so out and about doing different things that I haven't had a chance but I want to show you something today we're going to look not at the normal subjects I took back of web design but instead at at all I use all of the time for my writing Ulysses it's called here it is in the App Store it's about 30 pounds I think so it's not necessarily the cheapest app that you will ever come across in the App Store but it is worth every penny if you write a lot like I do so I'm always writing blog posts writing reports writing books all kinds of things and Ulysses is my go-to app and I just want to show you a little bit about it here we go it's 31 pounds 99 and worth every penny so let's have a look at the app here is Ulysses a very very basic looking app very very simple um basically if we start on the left hand side you have a library I keep all my stuff in on iCloud but you can... See more →

Transcript: A lot of Scrivener users are taking a seriouslook at Ulysses, a competing writing app that offers many of the same features but witha more minimalist design. However, while Scrivener and Ulysses are similarat their core, they could not be more different, and Scrivener users will have to apply somemindset shifts in order to be successful with Ulysses. In this video, I’m going to give you a quickrundown of how to transition from Scrivener to Ulysses with as little friction as possible. *** What’s up, guys? This is Michael La Ronn with Author LevelUp, giving you the best tools and strategies for writing faster and reaching readers withyour stories. So you’re thinking about switching fromScrivener to Ulysses. Perhaps Ulysses’s beautiful design has captivatedyour heart. Or you’re just looking for something new. Moving from Scrivener to Ulysses is like movingfrom one country to another. It’s easy to get culture shock and havesome initial difficulty learning the customs and language. But if you stick with it and take some timeto learn the culture, you’ll be okay. Adopt this mindsetand you’re already halfwaythere. I have been using both Scrivener and Ulyssesin my writing, and I’m fluent in both apps. So let’s talk about... See more →