I love Scrivener really (and even have a copy of the iOS version), but I think Scappe is great when you can either get it on cheap (a 40-50% discount) or you have a strong enough computer where you aren't likely to run into slowdown and performance detriments at 150~ nodes. Here's a post on the maximum number of "nodes" per scapple file. I can still add nodes and connect things, but it becomes unwieldy and a poor experience, and 100-150 nodes on surface may seem like a lot, but isn't necessarily so always. I'm using an early 2011 MBP (so, think about 5-6 year old tech) with 4GB RAM, and after hitting around 100-150 "nodes" or entries in Scapple, the program slows to a crawl. My issue with Scapple is that the way the program is built is that unless you have a very beefy computer, you really can't use it to plan en entire novel in one file because you will hit into slowdowns. How this translates is that you have an instant idea for something, then pull up Scapple and make like 20-40 notes expanding it. My experience with Scapple is that it is very good for on the fly brainstorming and mind mapping. Please check out the new Discord channel created by /u/thatsSomeNeatShit Just click this link to add to your Discord account Discord Thank you to Brodrost for our fantastic "Stop Redditing, Start Writing" Alien! If you have a subreddit you think would be great featured here, please send us a modmail message with a link and we will check it out and let you know if it is something we feel would be a good fit here. No kidding! It can be done, and is - every November. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a month where ordinary people write novels. If you need anything: have a look at the links in the sidebar, hit up the IRC room or Discord Channel (note: might not be active until November), and unleash your inner writer! See you all at the finish line! Please note that this community is not supported or affiliated with the official National Novel Writers Month organization in any way.
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