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

If you've ever sat down to write and thought "my story just isn't working," you're not alone. And it's usually not a talent, time, or tool problem. Every unforgettable story answers the same five questions, whether the writer knows it or not.I took my kids to see Toy Story 5 recently and couldn't stop noticing how precisely it follows the same framework I teach my own students. The STORY Framework is 5 questions that create the backbone of your story, and I see it everywhere now, in books, movies, and even songs on the radio. In this video I break down all five elements using Toy Story 5 as the example (light on spoilers, I promise) and show you how to apply the same questions to the backbone of your own novel.Follow along and grab The STORY Framework for free: https://framework.tcburr.comWant to go deeper? Join my on-demand workshop: https://tcburr.com/products/the-story-framework-ondemandChapters:0:00 Why your story "isn't working" (and it's not talent)0:39 What Toy Story 5 gets right1:02 Why I created the STORY Framework1:35 The Goldilocks problem — too little structure, too much structure2:15 S — Specific Person2:32 Starting with "who," not "why"3:21 T — The Thing (want vs. need)5:03 O — The Opportunity6:05 R — The Real Struggle6:53 Y — Yearning Fulfilled7:34 Why great stories don't happen by accident8:36 Grab the STORY Framework (free)8:41 Go deeper with the on-demand workshopMentioned in this video:Story Genius by Lisa Cronhttps://amzn.to/4pvI8NSSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brodyhttps://amzn.to/4pqvLT4Other books and resources I love:https://books.tcburr.comSome of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Thanks for watching - Subscribe @tcburr for weekly writing tips and encouragement. You CAN finally write that book. And you should - even in the middle of a busy, full life.

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I've been recommending Scrivener for years.

It's a fantastic tool and it taught me how to write my book. But recently something changed.

A company called Deckle reached out and asked me to try their writing software, and I honestly didn't expect much.

But a month later, I've mostly stopped opening Scrivener, and I’ve found this tool to be a great alternative.

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In this video I walk through what I found: the UI, the import process from Scrivener, the analytics, the export, and the honest tradeoffs of switching to a newer tool that's still in early access.

I also share what it's been like working directly with the founder, including features he's shipped based on feedback from me and from my own community.

This isn't a sponsored video. I have an affiliate relationship with Deckle (same as I do with Scrivener), which you can read more about below.

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