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SmartEdit vs Scrivener

Both SmartEdit Writer and Scrivener are powerful word processors for professional writers.
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SmartEdit Writer

SmartEdit Writer is a free application to plan your novel, prepare and maintain research material, write your novel scene by scene and edit chapter by chapter in a modern Windows application that has a similar look and feel to Microsoft Word.

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Scrivener

Scrivener is a one-stop shop for writers of all kinds. It has everything you need to write a book, conduct research, and publish your work. Unlike SmartEdit Writer, Scrivener is a paid application, and is available on both on Windows and macOS.

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