Storyweaver 3 Writing Software

When I first read about using a story building software as an AT I was skeptical.  I couldn't imagine how this would help a student who struggles with writing. It seemed daunting. So many sections to complete. But after watching the tutorial I became intrigued. Not only would this be an excellent AT software, it could be used by all students, thus helping the students who need the tool as an AT feel more comfortable using it in the classroom, and not feeling singled out.

The software walks the user (author) through every step of the writing process,  breaking it down into very manageable pieces, from just getting started, to organizing thoughts, to blocking out main ideas, to adding details, dialogue, etc.

My 13 year old son has twice come to me with ideas for a book. He even started illustrating one. I kept telling him to keep a journal and write his ideas down. He'd return telling me it would be a two-chapter, 10 page book. So of course I told him to "add details."  He wasn't comfortable with me reading it..."until it was better." so they both lie unfinished. Recently my 19 year old daughter fresh home from her Freshman year at College and a trip to Ireland told me of a dream she had and how she thought it would be a great book. None of us are writers by trade, so Storyweaver3 would be an ideal tool for them to get started developing thier stories. If I were a classroom teacher grade 2 and above I would definitely implement Storyweaver 3 in my classroom for a writers workshop process, allowing any student the option of using it all year, as needed I'd also provide assistance and facilitate it's use.

Highlights:

• Over 200 Story Cards guide you through the entire story development process. Each question will open new creative avenues you've probably never considered before!
• StoryWeaver Automatically references your work on previous questions so you can build on what you've already created, every step of the way!
• Create chapters or scenes right in the software that lay out how your story will unfold event by event.
• Video Clips clarify every step in the story development process. Get insightful perspectives on storytelling from the creator of StoryWeaver!
• Web Links bring extra depth to your story. Discover new perspectives in storytelling!
• Export your work to your word processor at any point in the process for further development.
• Take creative notes from anywhere in the program and organize your existing story materials by adding your own folders, cards, and questions as you customize StoryWeaver to your personal writing style.
• Work on as many stories as you like simultaneously. Each story can be saved in its own file and takes up only 50 Kilobytes on your hard drive!
• Click and drag to rearrange your timeline. In fact, you can re-arrange any of your story materials with standard drag and drop.
• Hundreds of tips, tricks, & techniques! Each Story Card has a wealth of eye-opening approaches to story development and storytelling.