Dabble | my review + detailed walkthrough (from a long-time user)

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I've been a long-time user and lover of Dabble, my favorite writing app. If you've never heard of Dabble, or are thinking about trying it for yourself, hopefully this video will be useful. I go over a few introduction points and then we dive in to a detailed walkthrough on my computer. Thanks for watching!
((I am not sponsored or affiliated with Dabble, I am just a writer with a tiny youtube channel thank u))
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M E N T I O N E D:
Dabble:
www.dabblewriter.com/
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M Y W R I T I N G V L O G S P L A Y L I S T:
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F O L L O W A L O N G:
insta: @annarobbins_writes
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T I M E S T A M P S:
00:00-00:54 intro
00:55-01:34 what is it?
01:35-02:26 why did I choose it?
02:27-03:13 the writer I'd suggest it to
03:14-04:15 some cons to consider
04:16-12:53 walkthrough of features
12:54-16:25 plot planner tool
16:26 - 17:06 exporting
17:07-17:29 corkboard view
17:30-19:10 will I keep using dabble?

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

what's your favorite program to write in? 🤔what should I try next?

[@justinwr092]

so far I've tried ms word, google docs, obsidian, scrivener, clay tablets, and the blood of my enemies. I like obsidian the best so far, but I'm about to try Dabble because of this video

[@jm7720]

Are you still using dabble or have you moved to campfire? What i like about dabble is that plotting area but the cost seems a bit steep for that.

[@justinwr092]

@@jm7720 still on Dabble. The cost is high period imo

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

@@jm7720 currently I'm using both 😅😅 I've given campfire a thorough test drive with another full draft, and I genuinely like features of both! They have pros and cons. I love the pricing of campfire but I can't seem to let go of Dabble for doing my first drafts 😅

[@jm7720]

@@AnnaRobbinsWrites Thanks for replying. Will you be doing a vid on campfire like this one? It was very clear your video. Thanks

[@scotttanner8043]

THANK YOU

[@LanieBuck]

Love the plot planner tool! I might have to check this out for an upcoming project... Thanks for sharing!

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

I love that tool, it's essentially become my main outlining method!

[@writerofscribbles]

ooh this is so fascinating! one of my biggest cons to scrivener is the lack of integration with other programs so I've been considering switching to something else. This is super helpful and I'd loveeee to see a Campfire review and walkthrough in the future! 🥰

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

Oooh I hear ya!! I'm glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@aprilkayauthor]

I tried Dabble looong ago and couldn’t get into it, but I feel like I’ve changed so much since then, and you’ve explained things about it so well, that I might just have to try it again! Which is funny because Scrivener has been my favorite for years lol, but I can definitely see and agree with the things you’ve pointed out about it. 😂 I would DEF love to hear what you think of Campfire! 💖

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

Aw thank you April!! 💞 I think all three of them definitely have their own strengths ☺️ As long as you have a program that works for you, that's all that matters! 🧡

[@stigdyrdal]

Oooh this was such a good review and walkthrough! I've been looking for something different to write, because Scrivener has too much for me and it gets cluttered so fast. This seems to have all the things I love from scrivener, without any of the procrastiplanning tools I tend to sink time in! I also love that it's browser based because I like to draft on different devices. Thank you so much for sharing 😍

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

Yay! sounds like it could be perfect for you! Definitely give the free trial a whirl 🤗

[@niquitautrera7869]

this was so helpful, thank you!

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

Yay, I'm so glad! 😀

[@felecia1776]

I’d like to see what you think of campfire in a future video please.

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

Noted!! 😃

[@sea_author]

Thanks, was thinking about giving this a go. This has helped me decide to stick with Scrivener, I'm happy with the features there.

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

I'm glad it was helpful! 🤗

[@lindseyreisker]

Is it safe to use Scrivener and dabble? Ex: If I wanted to copy and paste my book to see word/ page count and separate by scenes, that would be safe?

[@cerebrumexcrement]

hmmm i really like the plot planner. i have a similar set up but this one looks more easier to use.

[@malintries]

not me getting excited you're writing a secret project on a time travel romance before you tell us it's a dummy project 😂💀

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

I might still write it someday in the distant future 😅😅

[@stigdyrdal]

Honestly I felt the seame, Malin :P

[@MrVlandus]

Good video. Could get used to dable. I am too old fashion. Good to meet another fantasy writer.

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

Thank you! 😊

[@VondaHoward]

I love Dabble. I tried Scrivener and the STEEP learning curve is a huge turnoff. Dabble is straight to the point and no distractions.

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

Totally agree, it's a big plus for me :)

[@JessRenee91481]

I like the Google app and i can write on my phone when inspired with down time.

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

Google docs is great as well!

[@JessRenee91481]

@@AnnaRobbinsWrites yeah. They are both kind of similar. Not sure which is better

[@lyndonkessler4766]

Ewwwww! Subscription? No thanks. It takes hours of work to cancel a SUB. If the SUB is from a 3rd party, like Paddle - it could take weeks to cancel if at all. The they creep back in. Buy software once and use it forever. With Scrivener I use Type Mode and hammer out my first Draft. So fat I'm 6 months in and have no idea of Word Count. The important thing is to get the ideas out of my head and into a document. My final 1st draft is converted into plain text - off to the races - into MS-Word and start the process of submission to my peers for comments. In my limited experience, the easy way is the best way. No Complications, please.

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

I'm so glad you found what works for you! I definitely wish subscriptions were not so common place these days.