Scrivener 3 Compile Mastery for Mac

Enroll anytime for indefinite access to lessons, videos, and the class instructor for questions. Want to know how to turn your manuscript into a Word document, print-ready PDF, ebook, or other file? This course teaches you everything you need to know to compile your work in Scrivener 3. It provides the essential functions and features of compiling, and digs deep to show you how to customize your output. By the end of this course, you will:

understand what compiling is.
be able to set up your project binder for best compile results.
know how to utilize section types for easier formatting.
understand the purpose of the Compile window's sections.
be able to run through simple compile scenarios in minutes.
understand how to customize the Compile function for your needs.
be able to create drop caps, custom chapter headings, image separators, files for POD books, printed outlines, and more.

Includes:

45 step-by-step lessons
20 instructional videos
Q&A with the instructor (via lesson comments)
Progress chart to keep you on track

Requirements: Scrivener 3 (trial or paid version, or willingness to download it), MacOS 10.12 (Sierra) or better, and a basic understanding of Scrivener 3.

Want to try before you buy? Check out the FREE lessons below. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see what other students have to say about this course.

Course Information

Difficulty: Advanced

Categories: Mac

Course Instructor

Gwen Hernandez

This author of romantic suspense—and Scrivener For Dummies—has been helping people learn Scrivener through books, classes, workshops, and private training since 2010.

One-time Payment (Scrivener 3 Compile Mastery-Mac)

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sale ends September 30, 2023

Unlimited access with no expiration date.

Things to Know Before You Start

How This Course Works

Conventions, Assumptions, Software Versions, and Other Important Stuff

Asking Questions

Downloading, Installing, and Registering Scrivener 3

Selecting Multiple Files

Capturing Screenshots

Introducing Compile

Compiling: What is it?

Rules vs. WYSIWYG

Preparing Your Project

Getting Familiar with the Scrivener 3 Screen

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

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!

Whew! I think I've got it

By: Laurel Hislop

Thanks, Gwen for putting together such a comprehensive course. I ran through the course using a practice session in Scrivener. Then I went through each module again working on a current book. I'm now feeling confident with the compile process for the first time. It's a fabulous course.