I switched from Scrivener to Deckle as a busy dad writing my book in the middle of a busy, full life, and the response to my first video about it was overwhelming. So today I'm not making the case for Deckle again, but instead I'm giving you the framework I'd want if I were deciding for myself.Five honest questions for writers considering a new tool, including the one I wish someone had asked me before I ever touched a piece of writing software. Whatever you decide, I want it to be the right call for you.Watch the first video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL6zF5W6v1s&t=45sIf you're leaning toward trying Deckle, code STORY gets you 10% off (early access pricing ends August 8th, 2026). This is an affiliate link, so I'll earn a small commission if you buy, and you'll get 10% off the purchase. https://deckle.studio/discount code STORY for 10% offIf you still need to figure out the story before the software, you need The (free) STORY Framework: https://framework.tcburr.comChapters0:00 Why I made this framework for writers0:22 The one rule that matters more than any tool0:54 Does your writing workflow already work?1:31 Why I switched from Scrivener to Deckle2:51 Is the comfort of the known worth something to you?5:01 What's your stance on AI and data privacy?6:48 Are you willing to invest in a premium writing tool?9:58 Is this just procrastination in disguise?11:35 What did you decide?#deckle #scrivener #scrivenervsdeckle #writingsoftware #howtowriteanovel #noveloutline #writingtips #novelwriting #writerscommunity #amwriting #debutnovel #alreadyawriter