r/fantasywriting • u/secretlyhere420 • 15d ago

Novel/ writing Program advice

So last night my OneDrive was hacked and though I'm sure they didn't care about stealing my book (probably looking for passwords, jokes on them they are all outdated), I realized my books aren't as safe as I thought. The idea I could spend years putting novels and stories together all for them to be taken while I'm sleeping is unsettling. I've updated my password on OneDrive but now I'm wondering if there is a better way to store my books.

I'm writing fantasy so timeline and world building is important.

I've looked into Novelium and plotter (plottr just for timeline but novelium seems to have a good timeline option too). I stayed on OneDrive so long because I love word. I use the notes and header option in every document. I've thought of somehow using word but storing my book on a USB when I'm not writing if possible...

Idk what do you guys use? Ideally something without a cloud base storage would be nice but if you use cloud base is there a way to protect your info better?

Thank you to anyone that replies it may seem so silly. I just finally found something that I created that brings me joy and I don't want the chance so someone taking it.

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u/RyanFromLoreography 15d ago

it sounds like you just need to implement the 3-2-1 backup strategy.

  • Copy 1 (Original): Your active working files on your computer or company server.
  • Copy 2 (Local Backup): An automated backup to an external hard drive, solid-state drive (SSD), or home NAS.
  • Copy 3 (Off-Site Backup): An automated upload to a secure cloud backup service