![]() Feb 14, 2018 - Omni understands this and makes creating an outline dead simple. Has been in use on the Mac version of the app since OmniOutliner 5. I have used NoteBook for at least five years to gather research for my novels, articles and recently a non-fiction book that I started. NoteBook’s interface is very user-friendly. As you can see from the screenshot, it is designed to look like a notebook, complete with college-ruled paper. You can customize the look of your notebooks, if you would rather not be reminded of school. Customize the paper and the cover to whatever theme you would like. You can also set the type of binder you would like (i.e., 3-ring or spiral). I like the way that I can arrange chapters, notes, and ideas with the drag of a mouse. Another option I like is the ability to add a web clipping or the full article that I find online. If you have been online for any length of time, then you know that some articles (especially those on sites like Yahoo!) can disappear after 24 hours. NoteBook creates a resource at the end of the file called a multidex. This multidex is the ultimate indexing system as it indexes everything that you input in your notebook. Do you need to find a specific URL? Look in the multidex. Do you need keyword ideas for articles to promote your book or website? Start with the multidex. The cost for NoteBook is $50. Source: SuperNotecard (5 out of 5). SuperNotecard is a professional outliner that writers can use to create fiction and non-fiction books. Mindola, the software’s creator, has a screenwriter version of SuperNotecard. I used this software not only to outline my characters, but to create my plot. Unlike other paid professional outliners, this program has almost no learning curve. Project Section Outline your plot with the 3-Act structure, creating stacks for each Act in the Project section. You can also assign colors to your decks, add new stacks or individual cards, flag your decks for whatever reason you have, assign tags and assign tension levels to scenes. Factor Section The Factors window is my favorite because that is where I flesh out my characters. Assign them a central color so that you can track them in your outlines and plots. Describe their physique and personality traits. Write their Story Arc, Back Story, and Biography. You may also flesh out minor characters, places, things, events and other factors. Finally, you may manage your research and references in this section. Other Features Add, edit, sort or delete your categories and flags to keep your project organized. Import and export a variety of file formats into SuperNotecard, including RTF and Endnote XML. View and print out a lateral outline of your plot and character information. These are some of the features that this professional outliner has to offer. SuperNotecard was made specifically for writers who write fiction and non-fiction books. The cost is $30. Source: NovaMind Pro (4 out of 5). NovaMind Pro is a visual professional outliner for the Mac and PC. As of this date, the makers of this software have yet to roll out version 5 for the Mac. You can get it for the PC. That said, Version 4 has a lot to offer people who are interested in creating visual outlines () for their plots and characters. When you open NovaMind Pro for the first time, a dialog box will pop up and ask you if you are interested in the tutorials. Click Yes, because these tutorials will help you get around NovaMind a lot faster than if you decided to experiment on your own. NovaMind not only lets you outline your stories quickly, it lets you customize your mind maps for better visual appeal.
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