How to Dictate in Scrivener on Mac: Writer's Guide

Scrivener is the tool of choice for many novelists and long-form writers. Combined with voice dictation, it becomes even more powerful. Here's how to dictate effectively in Scrivener.

Table of Contents

  1. Scrivener + Dictation
  2. Setup
  3. Writing Workflow
  4. Chapter Organization
  5. Revision Tips

Scrivener + Dictation

1 Open Your Scrivener Project

Launch Scrivener and open your manuscript or create a new project.

This section covers important information about scrivener + dictation. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Setup

2 Navigate to Your Scene

Use Scrivener's binder to navigate to the chapter or scene you're writing.

This section covers important information about setup. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Writing Workflow

3 Start Voice Anywhere

Click the Voice Anywhere floating button to begin dictating.

This section covers important information about writing workflow. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Chapter Organization

4 Dictate Your Scene

Speak naturally. Dictate dialogue, description, and action without stopping to edit.

This section covers important information about chapter organization. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Revision Tips

5 Review and Continue

After a scene, quickly review for major errors, then move to the next scene.

This section covers important information about revision tips. Voice Anywhere makes this process simple and efficient for all Mac users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Scrivener have built-in dictation?
No, but Voice Anywhere and macOS dictation work perfectly in Scrivener.
Can I dictate directly into Scrivener's corkboard?
The corkboard is for organizing, not writing. Dictate in the editor view where you write your manuscript.
How do writers handle dialogue by voice?
Say 'open quote' and 'close quote', or dictate the dialogue and add quotation marks when editing.

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