Z-Write: the Word Processor for Creative Writers

Mac OS Requirements

PPC Macintosh
System 7.5+
Quicktime

Mac OS X Requirements

PPC Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.1+
Quicktime

Key Features

Unique non-linear writing system
Simple -- learn it in seconds
Electronic Bookmarks
Glossary -- quickly insert memorized snippets of text
Import entire folders of text documents
Export to text, HTML, RTF, and Palm DOC
AutoBackup
AutoCorrection Dictionary
Drag-and-drop Interface
Print Preview
Stylesheets
Recent Files Menu
Hot Help
36-page User's Guide in PDF format
Affordable

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Z-Write

Now for Mac OS X!

Description

Z-Write is a unique word processor designed for creative writers. In the process of writing a story, writers tend to create dozens or even hundreds of pages of notes, character bios, rewrites, reminders, and bits of research info. Organizing all that material within the linear structure of a traditional word processor is awkward at best.

Z-Write changes all that. It allows you to create an unlimited number of Sections and each Section can have as much or as little text as you'd like. You can create Sections for each of your main characters, with their biographies and other details neatly together. You could use Sections for individual Chapters, if you'd like. Whatever you do, Z-Write makes it easier to find and keep track of a huge amount of divergent material. Best of all, everything's preserved in a single, compact file!

Please note: Z-Write does not support: Graphics, Tables, Footnotes, 100% WYSIWYG Display, Tabs (for text alignment), Paragraph alignment.

What's New in Z-Write 1.3.1

The primary goal for 1.3 was to get Z-Write to run natively under Mac OS X. The 1.3.1 update fixes some issues with Mac OS X. Here's a list of the primary changes:

[Fix] Slow typing bug fixed
[Chg] Better Mac OS X support
[New] "Display Lines" Preference setting
[Chg] Find/Replace and Rename Sections dialog now select text when opened

Please note that while Z-Write 1.3.1 is Mac OS X compatible, it is not completely optimized for the new operating system. Future upgrades will support new (better) Mac OS X-style icons as well as other improvements.

Download

Z-Write may be previewed with no limitations for two weeks. After two weeks, you'll be reminded to pay for Z-Write at each launch. After 30 days, Z-Write reverts to a limited demonstration version. See the enclosed release notes for details regarding the limitations of the demonstration version.

Complete Package: (first-time users should use this link)
This package contains both the Mac OS and Mac OS X versions of Z-Write 1.3.1.
Z-Write 1.3 (Binary) (3900K)

Upgrade Package: (use these links if you already have Z-Write)
To install, place the Z-Write application into your existing Z-Write folder.
Z-Write 1.3.1 Classic (Binary) (1600K)
Z-Write 1.3.1 Mac OS X (Binary) (1600K)

Other Updaters (version 1.0.x - 1.1, 1.1 to 1.1.2, 1.1.2 to 1.1.3, 1.x to 1.2, 1.2 to 1.2.1, 1.1 PDF Manual, etc.) please see this page.

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