The options for available writing software may be growing, but so are the price tags for these highly sought after programs. Some of them are priced high enough to ruin a starving writer’s entire week. The sad truth is that none of these programs will help us write better, but they can help us become more organized, efficient, and structured writers. Although I own two commercial writing programs, I’m still constantly on the lookout for free software that can closely match the feature lists of their commercial brethren. Actually, I’d be just as happy with something fairly easy to learn that can help me manage my writing notes and structure in an effective manner.
Here’s a list of twenty writing programs I stumbled upon and bookmarked at some point. I have to admit I have not personally used or reviewed any these programs, but as far as I can tell, they will cost you exactly $0.00 to give them a try yourself.
- ywriter – Novel writing word processor.
- RoughDraft – Word processing software with features for novelists, screenwriters, article and short story writers, and more.
- WritersFocus – Regular word processor that blocks all other program alerts allowing you to concentrate on your writing and nothing else.
- Storybook – Novel writing tool.
- Write Again – Writing management software
- Celtx – A full nedia pre-production system including story development forms, screenwriting editors, index cards, storyboarding, and much more.
- Evernote – Online note taking organization.
- The Literary Machine – Idea management for novelists and creative writers.
- Manuscript Tracking Software – Track your manuscript submissions, query letters, follow ups, etc.
- Text Block Writer – Virtual index card program for writers.
- Character Keeper – Helps writers organize characters, plot lines, character relationships, back stories, etc.
- Cinergy Script Editor – Fully functional screenwriting editor.
- Papel – Intuitive word processor built with simplicity and organization in mind from first to final draft.
- DarkRoom – Full screen, distraction free writing environment.
- Scripped – Online screenwriting site where writers can write in script format and save screenplay right on the site.
- Zhura – Online screenwriting social networking site where writers can write, edit, and save work a well as connect with other writers.
- Script Buddy – Web based screenwriting software with a free and paid version.
- PlotBot – Web based screenwriting software to write and save privately, or collaborate with other writers on your script.
- Slang – Story creation tool for writers.
- Lyx – Document processor built with both structure and appearance in mind.
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