Things to Know Before You Start
Introducing Compile
Preparing Your Project
Setting Up Your Project Binder
Creating a Class Project
Setting Up Section Types
Understanding Section Types
Working with Section Types
Assigning Section Types
Getting Started with Compile
Orienting to the Compile Window
Running Through Some Simple Examples
Choices, Choices, Choices
Choosing an Output File Type
Working with Scrivener Formats
Understanding the Contents Selector
Figuring out the Format (Section Layouts)
Compiling
Clicking Compile
Creating a Word Document (or RTF)
Creating a PDF for Print-On-Demand (POD)
Creating an Ebook (EPUB or MOBI)
Saving Your Settings
Customizing Scrivener Formats
Creating Custom Formats, or Getting Fancy
Working with the Format Options
Working with Section Layouts
Modifying Section Layouts
Adding Separators
Using Styles
Adjusting the Page Settings
Exploring the Remaining Options Tabs
Testing Your Format Settings
Specific Compile Scenarios and Troubleshooting
Changing the Scene Separator (aka Out Damn Hashtag)
Working with Chapter and Document Titles (including auto-numbering)
Changing Line and Paragraph Spacing, Indents, and Tabs
Adding an Image to the Chapter Heading
Modifying Settings for Print-On-Demand (POD) Books
Creating a Custom Trim (Paper) Size
Adding Drop Caps to Your Ebook
Using Replacements to Change Image Sizes or Text During Compile
Compiling an Outline and Index Cards
Getting More Scrivener Help
Finding More Scrivener Help
Course Information
Course Instructor
- Enrollment in this course closed on 30 September 2025.
Things to Know Before You Start
Introducing Compile
Preparing Your Project
Setting Up Your Project Binder
Creating a Class Project
Setting Up Section Types
Understanding Section Types
Working with Section Types
Assigning Section Types
Getting Started with Compile
Orienting to the Compile Window
Running Through Some Simple Examples
Choices, Choices, Choices
Choosing an Output File Type
Working with Scrivener Formats
Understanding the Contents Selector
Figuring out the Format (Section Layouts)
Compiling
Clicking Compile
Creating a Word Document (or RTF)
Creating a PDF for Print-On-Demand (POD)
Creating an Ebook (EPUB or MOBI)
Saving Your Settings
Customizing Scrivener Formats
Creating Custom Formats, or Getting Fancy
Working with the Format Options
Working with Section Layouts
Modifying Section Layouts
Adding Separators
Using Styles
Adjusting the Page Settings
Exploring the Remaining Options Tabs
Testing Your Format Settings
Specific Compile Scenarios and Troubleshooting
Changing the Scene Separator (aka Out Damn Hashtag)
Working with Chapter and Document Titles (including auto-numbering)
Changing Line and Paragraph Spacing, Indents, and Tabs
Adding an Image to the Chapter Heading
Modifying Settings for Print-On-Demand (POD) Books
Creating a Custom Trim (Paper) Size
Adding Drop Caps to Your Ebook
Using Replacements to Change Image Sizes or Text During Compile
Compiling an Outline and Index Cards
Getting More Scrivener Help
Finding More Scrivener Help
What Others Have Said
Finally!
By: JimboDaggs
Circa 2013 me knew how to compile with Scrivener. But when Scrivener 3 came along, I was lost. Not knowing how to perform basic compile has kept me from harnessing the strengths of this great software. But this course turned it all around for me. I watched it once quickly to learn the one or two things that were tripping me up, then dug in again and watched it in deep, taking notes. I'm so grateful.
Phenomenal Course
By: pollyseven
This course was truly exceptional. Gwen has been one of the best teachers I've ever encountered in the "online" world of learning. This brought an entirely different level of understanding of Scrivener from start to finish. I could not have asked for more. Thank you Gwen Hernandez. Truly.
Scrivener 3 Compile Mastery
By: Larry Hutchinson
Gwen did it again. I am still learning, Gwen makes the learning so much easier. I will continue to learn and ask questions as long as I live.
Great Course – Just do it!
By: Amber Starfire
I've been a Scrivener user for years, and I've published several books, yet getting the results I wanted when compiling has always been a pain in the neck for me, with so many options and screens. This course gave me the vocabulary, tools, examples, and practice I needed to master it. I know I'll come back many times to review the parts of the lessons that I wasn't able to absorb the first time around. Thank you, Gwen, for this well-organized and well-written course.
Help
By: Rich Schwab
… sure was needed – and I sure got it here. Thanks a lot, Gwen – this course saved me weeks of work!