designed with writers in mind
Starting with v4 Writing Shed uses a so called Freemium model. This means that new users (Mac and IOS) can download the app and use it for free for 14 days. All app functionality is available during the trial with the exception of iCloud Sync. At the end of the trial period users are given…
Mojave introduces a new setting for the screen called Dark Mode. You will find it in the System Preferences General tab.
The Reminders app in IOS and Mac OS is a great way to keep track of things to do. Writing Shed lets you set up reminders in several places. In the Mac version you will see a Set Reminder button at the bottom of Inspector windows. Clicking the button displays the following panel: Fill out…
Versioning is one of the most useful features of Writing Shed. Writers typically revise texts many times before they are complete (some would say they are never complete, just abandoned). Using traditional word processors such as Word and Pages, even Scrivener, each revised version requires you to create a copy of the text file; either…
Writing Shed is now available for Mac OS computers. It shares all the same features as the iPad/iPhone version and adds some new ones.The ‘Shed’ is a great tool designed especially for writers of novels, short stories and poetry. No more hunting for files or dealing with multiple versions. No more struggling to keep track…
I have uploaded new versions to the App Store – v1.12 for Mac OS and v3.8 for IOS. These contain an number of bug fixes. You should update your copies as soon as possible. It would also be fantastic if you could rate the apps on the App Store and also (ideally) write a review.
I have added a new page containing videos about Writing Shed. This is an ongoing project. My aim is to create ‘how to’ videos for both versions of the app.
Unfortunately only a very few people post reviews on the App Store. Sadly this mostly happens if the app has failed for them for some reason and the result is a negative review. It would be good if users who like the app would spend a couple of minutes posting a positive review to help…
Some users are experiencing a crash when the app launches. If this is happening to you and your app is syncing between devices then try deleting the app from the device where it is crashing, reinstall it and then resync. I’m sorry this has happened folks and am working hard to fix it.
When does Writing Shed sync your work: answer, when you activate/deactivate the app. There is also a Synchronise Projects command in the Projects menu. Choosing this forces the app to sync your work. It is natural to assume that synchronising your work across devices takes place, if not instantaneously, then at least within minutes. Well,…