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Scrivener

Long-form writing app with binder, corkboard and compile

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Scrivener from Literature & Latte is a long-form writing app that keeps notes, research and a manuscript in one project, lets you rearrange sections on a corkboard, and formats the result to meet submission guidelines. It is sold as a one-off licence per platform (macOS, Windows, iOS), with a 30-day free trial.

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