yWriter is a word processor which breaks your novel into chapters and scenes, helping you keep track of your work while leaving your mind free to create. Developed by Spacejock Software (Simon Haynes)
License: Free
Feature | yWriter | Scrivener |
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Lightweight | ||
Outline mode | ||
Portable | ||
Project Organization | ||
Writing tool | ||
Corkboard | ||
Character database | ||
Integrated Search | ||
Scene Management | ||
Distraction free writing | ||
Outliner | ||
Tracking of characters | ||
File-organization | ||
Character development | ||
Google Drive integration | ||
Novel planning | ||
Timeline | ||
Collaborative writing | ||
Automated proofreading | ||
Ebook writer | ||
MarkDown support | ||
Brainstorming | ||
Sync with iCloud | ||
Export to LaTeX | ||
Web-Based | ||
Cross Linking | ||
Fullscreen support | ||
Detailed toolbar | ||
Text editing | ||
Proofreading | ||
Customizable | ||
WYSIWYG Support | ||
Support for LaTeX | ||
Export to ePub | ||
Export to PDF | ||
Write in separate docs | ||
Document compiler | ||
Export to Word | ||
iPhone/iPod sync | ||
Notetaking | ||
Quotas support | ||
Scripting | ||
Split files into sections | ||
Visual Organization | ||
Word counter | ||
Desktop publishing | ||
Equation editor | ||
Latex Math | ||
File Tagging | ||
Link files | ||
Multiple export options | ||
Nested Notes | ||
Night mode/Dark Theme | ||
Auto-saving | ||
Divides to infinite sub-divisions |