Here's a thread of resources I mentioned in #vnconf:
ShareX, free and simple screenshot and gif, screen recording tool (to capture those funny moments in your VN for ~marketing~)
getsharex.com
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Scrivener, the writing software:
I use its file organization so I don't get all confused between scenes. Also its scene planning layout (like notes on corkboard) for clear story overview. I showed it on my talk and will link the recording when it's out!
literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/over
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Pomodoro: time yourself for 25 minutes, NOT checking your phone/distractions. Then break for 5 mins, then repeat. This was life-changing and how I can work 12 legit solid hours a week on VN after my day job.
This post explains it a bit more: francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro
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For programmers: use git for version control! Doesn't matter if it's GitHub, GitLab, etc... Just do some form of version control. There is a learning curve. But the time you save in the end is more than worth it!
(I even git my story script nowadays)
desktop.github.com
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The Ren'Py Discord is great for Ren'Py devs, and I ask coding questions there. Even if you don't use the particular engine, their #todayidid channel is a great place to see cool implementations and work in progress.
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