I don't know how many of you might recall SuperNoteCard, which was a cross-platform app for writing fiction and nonfiction using a note card organizational scheme. It had been about three years since the last update. I just checked in on the site and was surprised to see that it has become a cloud app using basically the same idea. I haven't done anything with it yet, so can't comment, but if you're curious, learn more here:

https://www.supernotecard.com

Steve Z.

Thanks, Steve. I took it for a quick spin. I found it underwhelming. I don't really see why they chose to implement it the way they did. Almost every action had to do with loading a new webpage, which is a very slow process. It would take for ever to plan a novel on that thing, compared let's say to Gingko, where you can drag and drop and rearrange everything in the same web page at a blink of an eye, without ever needing to reload it.

I finally found out what the free limits are on trying SuperNoteCard - they are so minimal as to make it virtually impossible to thoroughly try out the software before buying - and no refunds are offered.

On the plus side, the subscription cost is $25 per year, which is better than the $50 to $60 many programs charge.

Daly

Stephen Zeoli wrote:

I don't know how many of you might recall SuperNoteCard, which was a
cross-platform app for writing fiction and nonfiction using a note card
organizational scheme. It had been about three years since the last
update. I just checked in on the site and was surprised to see that it
has become a cloud app using basically the same idea. I haven't done
anything with it yet, so can't comment, but if you're curious, learn
more here:

https://www.supernotecard.com

Steve Z.

When I read this, I questioned why it had happened. On the website, the developer supplies the answer: "Support for Java applications on today’s computers and devices has decreased, complicating the growth, evolution and support of SuperNotecard." I must admit that the Java-ishness of the user interface was a discouragement to me.

Ten years ago, when it launched, SNC was innovative, if not unique. The developer has made a significant shift. I hope that the application can thrive on its new platform.

Underwhelming is the word. I used SuperNotecard years ago, though its Java-ishness kept it out of my permanent toolbox. The cloud version is two steps back in a misguided effort to go one step forward. The interface is spare and non-intuitive, and as Dr Andus points out, the page reload after every action feels primitive. What a shame. The software has lots of potential, but its implementations have always let it down.



Dr Andus wrote:

Thanks, Steve. I took it for a quick spin. I found it underwhelming. I
don't really see why they chose to implement it the way they did. Almost
every action had to do with loading a new webpage, which is a very slow
process. It would take for ever to plan a novel on that thing, compared
let's say to Gingko, where you can drag and drop and rearrange
everything in the same web page at a blink of an eye, without ever
needing to reload it.

Several years ago, I switched from SNC to Save the Cat!, which in its third version I've found pretty helpful (and not just for index-carding/corkboarding - it has other uses for a fiction writer as well). Whether, like Outline 4D, it could be stretched to outlining factual subjects, I don't know. Expensive (although I noticed that it's reduced for today only by $20 to $79.95 at The Writers' Store: http://www.writersstore.com

Hello Outliner Software, I am the developer responsible for SuperNotecard and wanted to join this topic and respond to some of the feedback/constructive criticism.

First thanks to Stephen for spotting the SuperNotecard shift to cloud and starting the discussion.

I think that this new phase of SuperNotecard is just beginning. There is no doubt that we have more work to do. Luckily improving and expanding the program is much easier as a hosted app than an installed application.

Our goal for the next round of revisions will address overall performance both in terms of web server and usability. Regarding the later, the initial user interface accommodates many different devices; from here it can evolve to better facilitate desktop writing as compared to ipad writing.

Also point taken on the limits of cards and projects for free usage.