The Corkboard is a powerful tool for outlining your manuscript, organizing important storylines, and getting a bird’s-eye view of your work. One of Scrivener’s most inviting features for those considering purchasing the program, the Corkboard both emulates an old-fashioned corkboard experience (even featuring an applicable corkboard texture for the background) and helps you experiment with the layout of your story.

While relatively simple to understand, learning how to use the Scrivener pinboard and optimize your experience involves familiarizing yourself with the smaller, less obvious tools within this fantastic feature. Below, we’ll explain exactly how the pinboard works and everything you need to know to get the most out of it.

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Below, we'll explain all about the Scrivener Corkboard and why it's an indispensable tool for writers who want to see the forest instead of the trees or who want to experiment and experiment with the structure of their manuscript.