Put these writing tools on your resolution list and get ready to make a clean start in the New Year.
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The Day Job
Manuscripts is a writing tool for complex documents: it helps with the entire process of writing up complex work, from outlining the. Paper to the editing, proofreading and publishing stages, all from within one beautiful experience. Manuscripts is a word processor re-imagined to take a lot of mechanical formatting work off the author’s. Write complex documents. As part of the document planning, it’s important to understand what requirements there may be. Document requirements may include content, style, general standards or file inputs, as described here. You may need to comply with internal or external reporting guidelines, to meet audience needs, or to meet legal guidelines.
Write complex documents. As part of the document planning, it’s important to understand what requirements there may be. Document requirements may include content, style, general standards or file inputs, as described here. You may need to comply with internal or external reporting guidelines, to meet audience needs, or to meet legal guidelines. Grammarly is one of the world’s best proofreading tools you can find. It comes with a sleek online editing interface (where you can write directly or upload a document to proofread it), an add-in for MS Word (proofreading tool in MS Word) and free browser extension (your personal proofreader on social media, emails, and WordPress).
Writing Apps
#1: Scrivener
It had to be you.
At The Novelry, we have tried them all: Ulysses, Novelr, and more. We are unanimous that if you're tackling a big project, the organizational engine of Scrivener will ensure everything goes off to plan.
Who uses Scrivener? Authors, journalists, copywriters, lawyers, novelists, screenwriters, students, translators.. If you're tackling a major document, go for it.
Scrivener for iOS won both Productivity App of the Year and overall UK App of the Year at the UK App Awards 2017. Scrivener 3.1.1 has just launched (November 2018) and the list of updates and additions is very long and comprehensive.
In truth, Scrivener works best for Mac. The Windows version is less virtuous but still worth getting.
#2: ProWritingAid
Use ProWritingAid to polish your prose. It will keep an eye on clichés and make sure your sentences are short and snappy. That's important. It will pluck out passive writing and score your writing for readability showing you where you can improve your style.
The app analyzes your writing and presents its findings in over 20 different reports (more than any other editing software). Over 700,000 writers use ProWritingAid to spare their copy blushes.
You can keep track of your writing style with a neat integration of ProWritingAid and Scrivener. They work very well together. ProWritingAid imports your Scrivener folder into its platform and gives you a detailed analysis of how you're writing. (Of course, you should be a control freak!)
I use ProWritingAid for that final finesse, but you may also find Grammarly useful.
#3: LibreOffice
LibreOffice has a number of great features, including a clean and sophisticated word processing layout and support for a vast number of file formats. You can create everything from a simple memo to a complete book using the online editor, which makes it a great choice for people looking for a word processor for all types of projects.
Social Media
Here are the smart workarounds that will save you time and money this year and beyond.
#4: Schedugram
Schedule your Instagram posts beautifully with Schedugram. You get a nice visual display of previous posts and forthcoming allowing you to really consider the look of your wall.
Check out The Novelry's Insta wall! It's pretty.
#5: IFTTT
Next, configure IFTTT to relay those posts through Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and more. This will save you heaps of time and the Insta-sized posts (now at 1200 x 1200 px) will look just fine and dandy on every channel. It's FREE and it's genius!
Bye bye Hootsuite headache!
Scheduling
The easiest way to embed your diary and create appointments for customers and one-to-one chats by far is Acuity. We tried them all, and while it's not that beautiful as an interface and the customization is limited, it functions robustly, allows for custom reminders and accepts payments.
New Year. New Ambition?
Publishing a Book
#7: Draft2Digital
Draft2Digital made major updates and improvements in 2018, adding Amazon to their book listing engine so that even if you're listed on the e-commerce giant you can now list with Draft2Digital too.
If you're writing an e-book and want to get published, start here. Draft2Digital take just 10% of the sales price. What's more, with D2D Print, they've extended their remit to the real world of printed paperbacks and bookshops via Baker & Taylor, who will handle for you the printing and distribution of your work to stores.
Baker & Taylor is the world's largest distributor of digital and print books worldwide, to thousands of libraries, publishers, and retailers. As a library distribution partner, Baker & Taylor will further enhance D2D's reach into public libraries around the world. This improves indie author reach to the estimated 1.5 billion customers who visit libraries each year. Over the past six months Draft2Digital authors have seen a 133% growth in library revenue.
They assign you ISBNs too. Bye bye, Neilsen costs! This should be your go-to solution for publishing in 2019.
But.. if you're after a major publishing adventure and don't want to go it alone..
#8: Try Unbound
This is a radical new approach to publishing through crowdfunding. Unbound offers a team of publishers, writers, editors, and designers who take care of the whole process, from manuscript editing to shipping the first editions.
You retain 50% of your sales and you get a powerhouse of public relations and noise as the community cheers you on. Paul Kingsnorth, who wrote 'The Wake', got onto the Man Booker long-list when he published with Unbound.
Unbound accept submissions for unfinished books if they think your idea (and writing sample) is of a high enough quality.
How To Get Published
#9: The Novelry
And if you want to secure a traditional publishing deal with the likes of Penguin, head to The Novelry.
The step-by-step program hothouses writing talent with writing courses of a high standard taught by an award-winning author or two to a deadline with live online teaching, practical and provocative content on a beautifully designed platform online which guides you daily on your path to publishing glory. The Novelry has an affiliation with a leading literary agency and passes outstanding new talent their way so the road to literary fame is carefully plotted and planned all the way to a happy ending.
The course can be gifted and it's truly the ultimate gift for writers. A big surprise for the aspiring novelist you know.
Little Extras
#10: Your Stocking Fillers
These are natty little sites which are incredibly useful (even if it's embarrassing to admit!)
Because sometimes it eludes the best of us.. Whether you're writing ads for Google, SEO titles, or working on the big novel, sometimes you forget quite how to title it. Head to Capitalize My Title. Phew. Job done.
Want to convert a PDF document to Word, edit or compress a PDF? It's free and functional with SmallPDF.
A cheap and cheerful way to check your writing is offered to you with the compliments of the charming Count Wordsworth. Check the number of times you use a certain word. You may be surprised at what seeds you're sowing in the subconscious of the reader!
In the first book of The Bible, 'behold' occurs more commonly than 'there', 'as', 'went' and 'we'. For an analysis of the cunning repetitions of words to seduce the reader in 'The Great Gatsby', you may enjoy this blog article.
In search of an idea for that novel you're meant to write? How about writing one you never meant to write. Check out this super party game starter, the Random Logline Generator! I hit the page while writing this and found the idea for my next novel in less than 5 seconds. 'A telephone operator gives advice to the anachronistic adopted daughter of a magician in Scotland.' Why have you been fretting over your big idea for so long, you will ask yourself.
Want to keep track of the things which will make you seem smart at this year's social functions? Fancy dropping a learned quotation over a canapé or two? Now you can bring all those highlighted passages from your Kindle or iPad iBooks into one place. Sign up to Readwise.
Wishing you a Happy New Novel in 2019.
Writing a book is no cakewalk. I ought to know—I’ve done it nearly 200 times.
But plenty of quality tools help make this challenge easier.
The right book writing software can help you:
- Organize your writing
- Gain self-confidence
- Write more crisply
Software writing programs you may want to check out:
(Full disclosure: If you buy any of these, I get a small commission at no cost to you. But these tools have helped enough writers to where I would recommend them even if I didn’t get a dime!)
15 Book Writing Software Programs That Can Make Your Life Easier
Scrivener is the ultimate book-organization tool.
It allows you to view your notes, research, outline, and writing all in one place, and you can print your whole manuscript with the click of your mouse.
There’s a bit of a learning curve, but Scrivener comes with tutorials, and many other such aids are easily found online.
It may look overwhelming at first (I’m still learning it myself), but it’s worth the time and effort.
Just give yourself time to get familiar with the basics.
Pros:
- Virtual corkboard feature for note cards organization
- Drag & drop outliner
- Works with Windows, Mac, iPad, and iPhone
- Easily applicable within Microsoft Word and many other programs
Cons:
- Steep learning curve*
*I benefited from great teaching programs likeLearn Scrivener Fast, plus Scrivener itself comes with a built-in tutorial.
Price: $49 for Mac and $40 for PC
Click here to buy Scrivener.
2. Google Docs
Google Docs is a great collaborative tool. My team and I are literally a thousand miles from each other, and we use this program virtually every day.
It’s a free, standard word processor that allows multiple people to work on the same document simultaneously. I’m working on this document in Google Docs right now.
Just as with Track Changes in Word, an agent or editor or accountability partner can help fine-tune your work-in-progress in Suggestion Mode. You accept or reject the suggestions, and you can both comment in the margin.
Other advantages:
- Easily share your work-in-progress via email or a link
- Access from any device
- Free
Cons:
- Performance slows when tracking changes on documents of 80 or more pages
- Unable to toggle between Tracked Changes and Final Version without accepting all the changes
Price: Free
Click here to start using Google Docs.
Freedom allows you to temporarily block apps, websites, and social media across all your devices so you can focus on writing (don’t worry, people can still reach you in an emergency).
You can even schedule the app to work automatically when you need it most — when you’re writing.
If you’re like me, you’ll be glad for the freedom from online distractions where “just a few seconds” turns into hours of unproductive net surfing. Freedom can help you focus and increase your productivity.
And it works on all devices.
Cost: $6.99 per month, $29 per year, or a $129 lifetime fee.
Want to block distractions while you write?
Click here to get Freedom.
ProWritingAid offers grammar, style, and writing suggestions as you write—for you to accept — or reject — at the click of a button.
It integrates with the apps and programs you use most, like:
- Google Docs
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Word
- Scrivener
Other pros:
- Detailed explanations
- Built-in Thesaurus
- Context-focused grammar checker
- Free version
Con:
- You need a premium account to access its best features
Price: $50 for 1 year, $75 for 2 years, $100 for 3 years, or $175 for life
I recommend trying the free version first.
Click here to get more info on ProWritingAid.
5. Grammarly
Similar to ProWritingAid, Grammarly can help fine-tune your writing.
It automatically checks spelling and grammar, whether you’re writing a book or an email.
The premium version also:
- Checks sentence structure
- Monitors word choice
- Guards against plagiarism
- Examines style
- And much more
Other pros:
- Free version
- Google Chrome plugin for easy use on the web
Cons:
- No Scrivener integration
- Doesn’t work on mobile devices
- You need a premium account to access its best features
Cost: $29.95 per month, $59.95 per quarter, or $139.95 per year.
Try the free version first.
Click here to get Grammarly.
6. Novel Factory
A creative writing software that guides you through the novel writing process.
Novel Factory prompts you to:
- Write your story’s premise
- Make notes
- Follow the Hero’s Journey outline
It offers:
- A built-in word processor
- A split screen view
Novel Factory is designed for Windows and is currently unavailable for Mac.
Cost: $39.99
Click here to start using Novel Factory.
7. Hemingway Editor
Focuses less on grammar and spelling and more on writing style.
![Tool Tool](https://www.manuscripts.io/about/static/WindowChrome2x-2b58e9e9c86429ab8d2fac5352d89155.png)
It highlights: Sketch 53 download free.
- Sentences to be edited, whether lengthy and complex, passive, or unnecessary
- Overused words
Pros:
- Easy to understand and use
- Suggests alternatives to overused words
- Allows text formatting
- Teaches much more concise, straightforward writing
- Suggests edits and offers tips to improve overall writing style
- Ranks your writing by grade level
Cons:
- Eliminates most adverbs
- Doesn’t take voice or style into account
Cost: Free if used on the Hemingway Editor website (you can then copy/paste into your document), $19.99 to purchase your own version.
Click here to start using Hemingway Editor.
8. Evernote
A note taking app that allows you to:
- Sync with other devices
- Share notes with anyone who has access to your account
- Save screenshots, web articles, and PDFs in one place
- Search easily within the program
- Customize templates
- Scan and save documents
- Integrate with other programs (like Google Docs)
Cost: Basic Evernote free, Premium $7.99/month, Business $14.99/month
Click here to start using Evernote.
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9. yWriter
Designed by a writer for writers, yWriter is a word processor that helps organize your novel into scenes and chapters.
The program:
- Tracks words per chapter and total word count
- Allows for the breakdown of scenes, note-taking, character description, and scene details and goals under separate tabs within each chapter
YWriter currently runs only within Windows.
Cost: Free
Click here to start using yWriter.
10. Ulysses
A simple word processing software for Mac users.
Pros:
- A distraction-free interface
- Saves all your writing in one spot
- Easily sync documents with other devices
- Split-screen view
- Auto-save and backup
- Allows you to set and track writing goals
- Allows you to publish directly to WordPress and Medium
Con: does not assist in developing characters or plot.
Cost: App download free, subscription $4.99/month or $39.99/year
Click here to start using Ulysses.
11. Vellum
Allows your to professionally format books for publication.
Available for Mac users only, the software is free, but you must purchase a package before exporting a file for publication.
Pros:
- Allows you to design and format a book
- A variety of styles
- Easy import capabilities
- Editing within the app
- Allows preview of print or e-books
- Easy export
- Allows unlimited exports, depending on program purchased
Cons:
- Not word processor
- More expensive than similar tools
- Available only for Mac
Cost: $199.99 for publishing unlimited e-books, $249.99 for publishing unlimited e-books and paperbacks
Click here to start using Vellum.
12. Focus Writer
A bare-bones word processor.
In full-screen mode, toolbars disappear until you scroll over them.
Pros:
- Simple, customizable design
- Autosave
- Allows you to track writing goals (by time or word count)
Cons:
- Available for text only
- No spell check
Cost: Free
Click here to start using FocusWriter.
13. Milanote
Hailed as “Evernote for creatives,” a visual story-telling tool for Mac users.
It enables you to:
- Organize notes all in one place
- Use as a whiteboard or storyboard
- Upload images
- Save images, text, and weblinks
- Upload images and text from your phone
Other Pros:
- Flexible drag and drop
- Allows team collaboration
Cons:
- Limited export options: PDF, PNG image, Word file, or plain text
- Available only on Mac and the web
Cost: Basic version free, premium version $9.99/month
Click here to start using Milanote.
14. FastPencil
Offers tools for self-publishing.
Pros:
- Write within the platform or upload a manuscript
- Format your book
- Publish in e-book and print (ISBN and retail barcode included)
- Distribute and sell your book worldwide
- Manage sales and royalties
Cons:
- Cannot use offline
- Expensive beyond writing, designing, and formatting
Cost: Free, with additional paid publishing packages
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Click here to start using FastPencil.
…an all in one project management tool for your novel.
It acts as a word processor, organizer, and a creativity guide all at the same time.
For Outliners, bibisco allows creativity in your organization. You can interview your characters, create a timeline of events, and track your chapters in one place.
It works for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Pros:
- Creative tools to flesh out characters, places, items, and events in your story world
- Free version without many restrictions
- Easy to use, almost no learning curve
- Simple design
- Great organizational tool for Outliners
- 30-day money-back return policy
Cons:
- Paid version says “pay what you want,” but the minimum is 15 euro, which will be a little more in US dollars
- Open-source software still receiving updates (be sure to save often, even with the autosave feature)
- No mobile app
bibisco has a free version and a premium version that starts at 15 euro for a one-time purchase.
Click here to start using bibisco.