Scrivener

Scrivener is a comprehensive writing software designed to assist writers in crafting their manuscripts from initial ideas to final drafts. It provides a robust set of features that cater to various stages of the writing process, making it particularly popular among authors, screenwriters, and researchers.

Key features:
- Project management: Organize your manuscript into sections, chapters, and scenes using the Binder, Corkboard, and Outliner features, allowing for easy navigation, restructuring, and detailed planning.
- Writing tools: Focus on your writing without distractions using Full-Screen Mode, and utilize templates and formatting tools for screenplays, stage plays, and comic scripts. Save versions of your document using Snapshots to revert to earlier drafts if needed.
- Research integration: Store research materials, including PDFs, images, and web pages, within your project using the Research Folder, and view your research alongside your writing using Split Screen.
- Compilation and export: Export your manuscript in various formats, including Word, PDF, ePub, and Kindle, using the Compile Tool, and tailor the formatting of your compiled document to meet specific submission guidelines.
- Productivity features: Set and track word count goals for your project or individual writing sessions, and monitor your writing progress with visual indicators.

How it works:
Users interact with Scrivener primarily through its desktop application, available for both macOS and Windows. The software provides a flexible workspace where writers can draft, organize, and revise their work.

Integrations:
Scrivener supports integration with several other tools and platforms, including exporting to Microsoft Word and other common formats, direct exporting to ePub and Kindle formats for self-publishing, and syncing projects with Dropbox for access across multiple devices.

Use of AI:
While Scrivener itself does not currently leverage generative AI or specific AI foundation models, it provides a robust environment for writers to organize and develop their ideas, which can be complemented by AI tools for tasks such as grammar checking, content generation, and more.

How to access:
Scrivener is available as a desktop application for macOS and Windows, with an iOS version for mobile use. The software can be purchased outright or accessed via a free trial.