Scrivener
The novelist's corkboard, binder and typewriter.
About Scrivener
Scrivener breaks long manuscripts into scenes you can rearrange freely, keeps research beside the draft and compiles to print or e-book.
Install Scrivener
Download it from the links above, or install it from the Terminal:
brew install --cask scrivener mas install 1310686187 Questions about Scrivener
How much does Scrivener cost?
Scrivener costs $59.99 as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.
Where can I download Scrivener for Mac?
Download Scrivener from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (literatureandlatte.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.
Can I install Scrivener from the Terminal?
Yes. With Homebrew, run brew install --cask scrivener. With Mac App Store CLI, run mas install 1310686187.
Which macOS version does Scrivener need?
The Mac App Store version of Scrivener requires macOS 11 or later.
What are good alternatives to Scrivener?
Other writing & notes apps for Mac worth a look are Ulysses (subscription), iA Writer (one-time purchase), Bear (free + pro) and Drafts (free + pro).
Other writing & notes apps like Scrivener
Ulysses
A complete writing environment for long work.
iA Writer
Focused Markdown writing, nothing more.
Bear
Beautiful notes, linked and tagged.
Drafts
Where text starts, before it knows where it goes.
Craft
Documents that look designed by default.
Tot
Seven dots. Seven notes. That's it.
MarkEdit
TextEdit, if it spoke Markdown.
Agenda
Notes that live on a timeline.