The Writer's Cafe

SteveMill · Post by **SteveMill** » Tue, 30. Nov 04, 15:25

This is a fairly cheap (<£35) piece of writer's software - to help plot stories, creat characters etc. There is a downloadable demo that budding writer's might like to check out.

It works with cards and timelines so it is particularly good for keeping multiple plots organised. I'm only just checking the demo out but I'm impressed enough to have already ordered it.

http://www.writerscafe.co.uk/

SteveMill · Post by **SteveMill** » Fri, 3. Dec 04, 11:03

I've been playing with this for awhile and have to say it's an amazing little piece of kit. Journals, the ability to store documents and pictures connected to scenes, writing tips and timed exercises. Lots of good stuff.

One tip though - don't make the mistake of buying the CD version. It is not the current build and to update it you have to download the whole thing again through the program so it can use the hidden registration key, then uninstall the old version and then reinstall the new one. As i bought the CD version to avoid a 14 MB download over dial-up I was not best pleased, especially as this is nowhere explained on their site. I assumed I'd get a Reg key that would unlock a download version so I could download over my fast connection and transfer to my laptop.

I kicked up a fuss and they sent me a user name and key.

Anyway - the download version is only £25. All you miss is a version of Open office provided on the CD and a free crap novel. Despite the inadequacies of the web service and installation instructions this is a great writer's tool.

I previously used New Novelist - which has other strengths - most notably the provision of multiple story outlines - but this has taken its place.

Warchild · Post by **Warchild** » Wed, 15. Dec 04, 02:03

I think I'm going to give this proggie a play as I don't really outline very welll

It sounds like a good tool. If I like it...I might pick it up.
The demo is a bit ong for a dial up

but if I want to try it out...gunna have to endure it...besides...I can play X² while I download it

The download manager will send a tone when its done...I hope

Cheers

SteveMill · Post by **SteveMill** » Wed, 15. Dec 04, 10:22

(/\)archild wrote:I think I'm going to give this proggie a play as I don't really outline very welll
It sounds like a good tool. If I like it...I might pick it up.
The demo is a bit ong for a dial up but if I want to try it out...gunna have to endure it...besides...I can play X² while I download it The download manager will send a tone when its done...I hope
Cheers

At least the demo can be unlocked for the full version so it's a one off pain.

Urashima Keitaro · Post by **Urashima Keitaro** » Wed, 15. Dec 04, 13:28

Well, I'll be downlaoding in a few weeks time, when broadband has been fitted. Looks like a good tool, and like your other ideas, I'll try and either get them for Christmas, or download...

Don't worry, I WILL be writing again soon...

therjw · Post by **therjw** » Fri, 17. Dec 04, 00:32

I like this software helped me get some Ideas I just buying the student version oh and steve you should get a new type of story soon from me

SteveMill · Post by **SteveMill** » Fri, 17. Dec 04, 10:30

therjw wrote:I like this software helped me get some Ideas I just buying the student version oh and steve you should get a new type of story soon from me

Glad you're finding it useful. I'm interested to see how it influences your writing.

Deepstar · Post by **Deepstar** » Fri, 17. Dec 04, 10:33

It looks interesting.. i'll check it out.

Urashima Keitaro · Post by **Urashima Keitaro** » Sun, 2. Jan 05, 16:44

I've got it. Time to see how well I improve.

Goldo · Post by **Goldo** » Thu, 6. Jan 05, 23:49

Looks good, will give this proggie the once over and if I like, may well buy it also

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The Writer's Cafe

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