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Jer's Novel Writer

Jer's Novel Writer - 1.1.4

word processor for large creative writing projects

All Time: (4.9)
This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 1.1.4
Release Date: 2008-06-06
License: Shareware
Downloads (this version): 1,006
Downloads (all versions): 18,355
Price: $30

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Product Description:

Jer's Novel Writer has tons of handy features, as well as the features you would expect from a word processor. Here's a list of the most important ones.
  • Margin Notes
  • Automatic Outline
  • Database
  • Full Screen Mode
  • Bookmarks
  • Separate formatting options for print and screen
  • It actually knows what a chapter is (or whatever organizational structure you want to use).
  • A panel for general notes lets you keep track of story issues and ideas (and the last time you ate).
  • Word count
  • More accurate page count estimates
  • Better performance than most word processors for really, really big documents.

What's new in this version:

bugs fixed:
  • margin note locations being adjusted when they shouldn't (thanks, Seigreich!)
  • Full-screen mode sometimes unresponsive
  • scroll bar sometimes confused when there are hidden sections
  • addtion of links in database item not marking document as needing save (thanks, ike!)
  • bookmark loses name when dragged or copy/paste (thanks, broomdodger!)

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

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Jer's Novel Writer ReviewOh YES! - Version: 1.1.3, 5/28/2008 11:00PM PST

hogeisen.kun
I came across this program on random chance (I was searching for something completely different), and it caught my eye. I have to say that it has been a blessing! I'm one of those people who likes things organized, and in my own, let's say, unique, way. Jer's Novel Writer gives me that freedom - or iron-fisted control, depending on how you look at it. It has just about everything I need, and it's all right there, ready for me to use, and easy to see. Great stuff!

My only suggestion is maybe a goal meter? Sometimes I write for goals or word counts, so it might be neat to have an optional goal meter at the top where I can obsess over it (yes, obsession makes me write more ... I'm a strange creature).

That being said, it isn't a must, and the program is lovely as it is! Great job Jer!!!

So try it out!
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Jer's Novel Writer ReviewThis is a must have application - Version: 1.1.2, 5/12/2008 04:09PM PST

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greatcow951
Even if you just use this for a word processor (it opens Word files and it's 1.1 MB) then you need this app.

I write both original fiction and fanfiction and this allows me to keep track of any and all items I need to keep track of. I've even gone so far as to post this on the Make Believe Yahoo group and say "You must get this!!!"

So basically saying "You must get this!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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Jer's Novel Writer ReviewFive star program - Version: 1012, 12/11/2007 01:54PM PST

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jgiammatteo
I write novels, long sf/fantasy novels. Most programs bog down under a huge load, but with Jer's I have all three of my books (nearly 1,000,000 words) in one file and that's not counting the margin notes, database, notes section. I, too, have tried almost, if not all, of the writing programs out there and this is by far the best. Even better, Jer actually listens to suggestions. The margin notes are great, well thought out, but my favorite part is the database. Being able to keep track of all of my characters, places, weapons, etc. and have them right there handy is fantastic. Even more important is the nice feature he added to 'add to database' or 'add to description of in database'. This is the best thing I've seen in a writing program. In this way, when I'm describing a character I can immediately add that description to that character's database and never have to leave the program. Later, perhaps in the next book even, when I go back to that character, I can look up and see exactly how i described him/her the first time.

A wonderful notes section is also a nice feature.

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