Freeware Descriptions:

yWriter allows you to break your novel into chapters and scenes within chapters. You can reorder scenes and drag & drop them between chapters. Gives you a running word count per scene and chapter, and the built-in editor auto-saves your work.

Here is complete features (taken from authors site):

  • Organise your novel using a ´project´.
  • Add files to the project, each containing a chapter.
  • Add a summary to each file, showing the scenes in each chapter.
  • Print out summary cards, showing the structure of your novel.
  • Display the word count for every file in the project, along with a total.
  • Saves a log file every day, showing words per file and the total. (Tracks your progress)
  • Saves automatic backups at user-specified intervals.
  • Allows multiple scenes within chapters
  • Viewpoint character, goal, conflict and outcome fields for each scene.
  • Storyboard view, a visual layout of your work.
  • Re-order scenes within chapters.
  • Move scenes from one chapter to another.
  • Automatic chapter renumbering.

What’s New in version 5.0.9.4:

  • Fixed the Find box only appearing on first usage in the editor.

yWriter 5.0.9.4 Screenshot


File Size / OS:

  • 1.56 MB / Windows 9x - ME - 2000 - NT - XP - 2003 - Vista

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