https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---articleen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---articleThu, 30 Apr 2020 17:59:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Author Learning Center on 4/30/2020 5:59:00 PM<br /> <p>Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today&rsquo;s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today&rsquo;s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software. For more tools to assist you in the writing stage, visit our <a href="/alcmembers/b/resources/posts/writing-resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Writing Resources.</a></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-size:150%;">Free software </span></p> <p><strong>Celtx</strong> <br />This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It&rsquo;s popular for projects with multiple authors.</p> <p><strong>Evernote</strong> <br />The free version of Evernote allows you to organize written notes, files, photos, voice memos, and to-do lists all in one place. Paid memberships offer additional features.</p> <p><strong>FocusWriter</strong> <br />When you use FocusWriter, you&rsquo;ll only see your document on the screen, with no other distractions. Additional features include timers and alarms, a goal-setting tool, spell-check, and more.</p> <p><strong>Google Docs</strong> <br />Word documents you create on Google Docs are accessible and editable on a phone, tablet, or computer. You can share Google Docs with other users, who can edit your document in real time.</p> <p><strong>Reedsy</strong><br />This online service offers a&nbsp;production tool to assist with&nbsp;formatting and conversion, as well as a community of professional editors, designers, and marketers.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>yWriter5</strong> <br />This is an alternative word processor for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.</p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-size:150%;">Paid software </span></p> <p><strong>Dragon Naturally Speaking <br /></strong>Some writers benefit from this hands-free device that converts speech to text.</p> <p><strong>Dramatica</strong> <br />This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one.</p> <p><strong>Microsoft 365</strong> <br />This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processor for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is free-form information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</p> <p><strong>The Novel Factory</strong><br />Use this software to organize your notes, create character profiles, access plot-planning templates, and more.</p> <p><strong>Power Structure</strong> <br />This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well-designed outline to facilitate novel writing. Writer&rsquo;s Blocks This creative outlining tool and word processor for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.</p> <p><strong>Scrivener</strong> <br />This software takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool.&nbsp;It provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts.</p> <p><strong>StoryWeaver</strong> <br />This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.</p> <hr /> <p>Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you work efficiently and become more organized in your writing efforts.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article/revision/10Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:16:08 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsRevision 10 posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Author Learning Center on 4/29/2020 6:16:08 PM<br /> <p>Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today&rsquo;s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today&rsquo;s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software. For more tools to assist you in the writing stage, visit our <a href="/alcmembers/b/resources/posts/writing-resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Writing Resources.</a></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-size:150%;">Free software </span></p> <p><strong>Celtx</strong> <br />This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It&rsquo;s popular for projects with multiple authors.</p> <p><strong>Evernote</strong> <br />The free version of Evernote allows you to organize written notes, files, photos, voice memos, and to-do lists all in one place. Paid memberships offer additional features.</p> <p><strong>FocusWriter</strong> <br />When you use FocusWriter, you&rsquo;ll only see your document on the screen, with no other distractions. Additional features include timers and alarms, a goal-setting tool, spell-check, and more.</p> <p><strong>Google Docs</strong> <br />Word documents you create on Google Docs are accessible and editable on a phone, tablet, or computer. You can share Google Docs with other users, who can edit your document in real time.</p> <p><strong>yWriter5</strong> <br />This is an alternative word processor for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.</p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-size:150%;">Paid software </span></p> <p><strong>Dragon Naturally Speaking <br /></strong>Some writers benefit from this hands-free device that converts speech to text.</p> <p><strong>Dramatica</strong> <br />This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one.</p> <p><strong>Microsoft 365</strong> <br />This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processor for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is free-form information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</p> <p><strong>Power Structure</strong> <br />This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well-designed outline to facilitate novel writing. Writer&rsquo;s Blocks This creative outlining tool and word processor for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.</p> <p><strong>Scrivener</strong> <br />This software takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool.&nbsp;It provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts.</p> <p><strong>StoryWeaver</strong> <br />This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.</p> <hr /> <p>Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you work efficiently and become more organized in your writing efforts.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article/revision/9Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:14:15 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsRevision 9 posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Author Learning Center on 4/29/2020 6:14:15 PM<br /> <p>Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today&rsquo;s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today&rsquo;s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software. For more tools to assist you in the writing stage, visit our <a href="/alcmembers/b/resources/posts/writing-resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Writing Resources.</a></p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-size:150%;">Free software </span></p> <p><strong>Celtx</strong> <br />This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It&rsquo;s popular for projects with multiple authors.</p> <p><strong>Evernote</strong> <br />The free version of Evernote allows you to organize written notes, files, photos, voice memos, and to-do lists all in one place. Paid memberships offer additional features.</p> <p><strong>FocusWriter</strong> <br />When you use FocusWriter, you&rsquo;ll only see your document on the screen, with no other distractions. Additional features include timers and alarms, a goal-setting tool, spell-check, and more.</p> <p><strong>Google Docs</strong> <br />Word documents you create on Google Docs are accessible and editable on a phone, tablet, or computer. You can share Google Docs with other users, who can edit your document in real time.</p> <p><strong>yWriter5</strong> <br />This is an alternative word processor for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.</p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-size:150%;">Paid software </span></p> <p><strong>Microsoft 365</strong> <br />This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processor for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is free-form information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</p> <p><strong>Scrivener</strong> <br />This software developed for MAC users with a less viable version for PC users takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool . This software provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts.</p> <p><strong>Dramatica</strong> <br />This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one.</p> <p><strong>StoryWeaver</strong> <br />This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.</p> <p><strong>Power Structure</strong> <br />This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well-designed outline to facilitate novel writing. Writer&rsquo;s Blocks This creative outlining tool and word processor for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.</p> <p><strong>Dragon Naturally Speaking</strong> <br />Some writers benefit from this hands-free device that converts speech to text.</p> <hr /> <p>Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you work efficiently and become more organized in your writing efforts.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article/revision/8Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:13:23 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsRevision 8 posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Author Learning Center on 4/29/2020 6:13:23 PM<br /> <p>Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today&rsquo;s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today&rsquo;s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software. For more tools to assist you in the writing stage, visit our Writing Resources.</p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;">Free software </span></p> <p><strong>Celtx</strong> <br />This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It&rsquo;s popular for projects with multiple authors.</p> <p><strong>Evernote</strong> <br />The free version of Evernote allows you to organize written notes, files, photos, voice memos, and to-do lists all in one place. Paid memberships offer additional features.</p> <p><strong>FocusWriter</strong> <br />When you use FocusWriter, you&rsquo;ll only see your document on the screen, with no other distractions. Additional features include timers and alarms, a goal-setting tool, spell-check, and more.</p> <p><strong>Google Docs</strong> <br />Word documents you create on Google Docs are accessible and editable on a phone, tablet, or computer. You can share Google Docs with other users, who can edit your document in real time.</p> <p><strong>yWriter5</strong> <br />This is an alternative word processor for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.</p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;">Paid software </span></p> <p><strong>Microsoft 365</strong> <br />This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processor for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is free-form information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</p> <p><strong>Scrivener</strong> <br />This software developed for MAC users with a less viable version for PC users takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool . This software provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts.</p> <p><strong>Dramatica</strong> <br />This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one.</p> <p><strong>StoryWeaver</strong> <br />This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.</p> <p><strong>Power Structure</strong> <br />This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well-designed outline to facilitate novel writing. Writer&rsquo;s Blocks This creative outlining tool and word processor for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.</p> <p><strong>Dragon Naturally Speaking</strong> <br />Some writers benefit from this hands-free device that converts speech to text.</p> <hr /> <p>Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you work efficiently and become more organized in your writing efforts.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article/revision/7Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:38:19 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsRevision 7 posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Author Learning Center on 4/29/2020 3:38:19 PM<br /> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today&rsquo;s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today&rsquo;s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;"><strong>Free software</strong></span></p> <h2>Celtex</h2> <p>This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It&rsquo;s popular for projects with multiple authors.</p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">yWriter5</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">This is an alternative word processor for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;"><strong>Paid software</strong></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Microsoft Office</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processor for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is free-form information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Scrivener</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This software developed for MAC users with a less viable version for PC users takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool . This software provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Dramatica Pro</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Story Weaver</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Power Structure</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well designed outline to facilitate novel writing.&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Writer Blocks</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This creative outlining tool and word processor for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Dragon Naturally Speaking</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Some writers benefit from this hands free device that converts speech to text. It is often used by writers with physical limitations &ndash; carpal tunnel and back problems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you to be more efficient and organized in your writing efforts.</span></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article/revision/6Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:37:47 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsRevision 6 posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Author Learning Center on 4/29/2020 3:37:47 PM<br /> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today&rsquo;s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today&rsquo;s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;"><strong>Free software</strong></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Celtex</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It&rsquo;s popular for projects with multiple authors.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">yWriter5</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">This is an alternative word processor for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;"><strong>Paid software</strong></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Microsoft Office</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processor for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is free-form information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Scrivener</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This software developed for MAC users with a less viable version for PC users takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool . This software provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Dramatica Pro</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Story Weaver</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Power Structure</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well designed outline to facilitate novel writing.&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Writer Blocks</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This creative outlining tool and word processor for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Dragon Naturally Speaking</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Some writers benefit from this hands free device that converts speech to text. It is often used by writers with physical limitations &ndash; carpal tunnel and back problems.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:inherit;">Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you to be more efficient and organized in your writing efforts.</span></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article/revision/5Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:36:41 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsRevision 5 posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Author Learning Center on 4/29/2020 3:36:41 PM<br /> <p>Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today&rsquo;s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today&rsquo;s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software.</p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Free software</strong></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Celtex</span></h2> <p>This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It&rsquo;s popular for projects with multiple authors.</p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">yWriter5</span></h2> <p>This is an alternative word processor for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size:150%;"><strong>Paid software</strong></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Microsoft Office</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processor for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is free-form information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Scrivener</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This software developed for MAC users with a less viable version for PC users takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool . This software provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts.</p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Dramatica Pro</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one.</p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Story Weaver</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Power Structure</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well designed outline to facilitate novel writing.&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Writer Blocks</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This creative outlining tool and word processor for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="font-size:inherit;">Dragon Naturally Speaking</span></h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">Some writers benefit from this hands free device that converts speech to text. It is often used by writers with physical limitations &ndash; carpal tunnel and back problems.</p> <p>Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you to be more efficient and organized in your writing efforts.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article/revision/4Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:35:46 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsRevision 4 posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Author Learning Center on 4/29/2020 3:35:46 PM<br /> <p>Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today&rsquo;s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today&rsquo;s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software.</p> <p><span style="font-size:200%;"><strong>Free software</strong></span></p> <h2>Celtex</h2> <p>This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It&rsquo;s popular for projects with multiple authors.</p> <h2>yWriter5</h2> <p>This is an alternative word processor for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size:200%;"><strong>Paid software</strong></span></p> <h2>Microsoft Office</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processor for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is free-form information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</p> <h2>Scrivener</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This software developed for MAC users with a less viable version for PC users takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool . This software provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts.</p> <h2></h2> <h2>Dramatica Pro</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one.</p> <h2>Story Weaver</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.&nbsp;</p> <h2>Power Structure</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well designed outline to facilitate novel writing.&nbsp;</p> <h2></h2> <h2>Writer Blocks</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This creative outlining tool and word processor for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.&nbsp;</p> <h2>Dragon Naturally Speaking</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">Some writers benefit from this hands free device that converts speech to text. It is often used by writers with physical limitations &ndash; carpal tunnel and back problems.</p> <p>Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you to be more efficient and organized in your writing efforts.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article/revision/3Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:16:14 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Molly Blaisdellhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsRevision 3 posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Molly Blaisdell on 6/8/2017 1:16:14 PM<br /> <hr /> <p>Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the write technology for your purposes because today&rsquo;s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today&rsquo;s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software. As you do, use this pricing scale to understand the cost categories of each item below.</p> <p>$&lt; 50<br />$$&lt;100<br />$$$&gt;100<br />$$$$&gt;250</p> <h2>Microsoft Office ($$$$)</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processor for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is free-form information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</p> <h2>Scrivener ($)</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This software developed for MAC users with a less viable version for PC users takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool . This software provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts.</p> <h2>Celtex (Free!)</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It&rsquo;s popular for projects with multiple authors.</p> <h2>Dramatica Pro ($$$)</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one.</p> <h2>Story Weaver ($)</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.&nbsp;</p> <h2>Power Structure ($$$)</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well designed outline to facilitate novel writing.&nbsp;</p> <h2>yWriter5 (Free!)</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This is an alternative word processor for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.&nbsp;</p> <h2>Writer Blocks ($$$)</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">This creative outlining tool and word processor for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.&nbsp;</p> <h2>Dragon Naturally Speaking ($$$)</h2> <p style="padding-left:30px;">Some writers benefit from this hands free device that converts speech to text. It is often used by writers with physical limitations &ndash; carpal tunnel and back problems.</p> <p>Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you to be more efficient and organized in your writing efforts.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article/revision/2Sat, 04 Mar 2017 09:38:20 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Molly Blaisdellhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsRevision 2 posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Molly Blaisdell on 3/4/2017 9:38:20 AM<br /> <p>Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the write technology for your purposes because today&rsquo;s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today&rsquo;s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software. As you do, use this pricing scale to understand the cost categories of each item below.</p> <p>$&lt; 50<br />$$&lt;100<br />$$$&gt;100<br />$$$$&gt;250</p> <p>Microsoft Office $$$$ - This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processer for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is freeform information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</p> <p>Scrivener- $ - This software developed for MAC users with a less viable version for PC users takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool . This software provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts.</p> <p>Celtex - FREE - This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It&rsquo;s popular for projects with multiple authors.</p> <p>Dramatica Pro - $$$ - This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one.</p> <p>Story Weaver - $ - This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Power Structure - $$$ &ndash; This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well designed outline to facilitate novel writing.&nbsp;</p> <p>yWriter5 - FREE &ndash; This is an alternative word processer for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.&nbsp;</p> <p>Writer Blocks - $$$ &ndash; This creative outlining tool and word processer for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dragon Naturally Speaking - $$$ - Some writers benefit from this hands free device that converts speech to text. It is often used by writers with physical limitations &ndash; carpal tunnel and back problems.</p> <p>If you are interested in mind mapping, check out the article &ldquo;Technology: Mind Mapping Apps&rdquo;, here on the Author Learning Center, for details about mind mapping applications.&nbsp;</p> <p>Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you to be more efficient and organized in your writing efforts.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article/revision/1Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3e9c5179-d736-47c4-bdc4-6451a5de08e3Molly Blaisdellhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/writing-apps-websites/2066/technology-writing-software---article#commentsRevision 1 posted to Writing Apps &amp; Websites by Molly Blaisdell on 12/14/2016 12:00:00 AM<br /> <p>Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the write technology for your purposes because today’s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today’s authors and what does each software tool bring to the table? Read on for a quick overview of popular writing software. As you do, use this pricing scale to understand the cost categories of each item below.</p> <p>$&lt; 50<br />$$&lt;100<br />$$$&gt;100<br />$$$$&gt;250</p> <p>Microsoft Office $$$$ - This software bundle comes with several programs that are useful to authors. Word is the industry standard word processer for writers. It offers outlining tools, analysis tools and a stable platform to create books. Excel is another program in the bundle. This spreadsheet software is useful for plot and character analysis. OneNote, also in the bundle, is freeform information gathering software. It is useful to organize background information to support novel creation.</p> <p>Scrivener- $ - This software developed for MAC users with a less viable version for PC users takes on the dual role of word processor and a project management tool . This software provides tools to help writers transform fledgling ideas into full-bodied final drafts. </p> <p>Celtex - FREE - This software is an online approach to story production. It offers powerful character and outlining tools and is simple to use. It’s popular for projects with multiple authors.</p> <p>Dramatica Pro - $$$ - This story development software has a big learning curve and is not for beginning writers. This software bundles project management and story analysis into one. </p> <p>Story Weaver - $ - This story development software features a bank of story cards to facilitate story creation. It offers basic support and is best suited for the developmental stage of fiction writing.&#160;</p> <p>Power Structure - $$$ – This story development software focuses on the structure of a story. It offers multiple graphic methods of looking at story to help create a well designed outline to facilitate novel writing.&#160;</p> <p>yWriter5 - FREE – This is an alternative word processer for writers. It breaks novels and chapters into scenes and offers features like rolling back to scenes from a previous session or pulling up a scene version from months ago for review.&#160;</p> <p>Writer Blocks - $$$ – This creative outlining tool and word processer for writers helps generate non-linear outlines for novels. This software does not include story development tools.&#160;</p> <p>Dragon Naturally Speaking - $$$ - Some writers benefit from this hands free device that converts speech to text. It is often used by writers with physical limitations – carpal tunnel and back problems.</p> <p>If you are interested in mind mapping, check out the article “Technology: Mind Mapping Apps”, here on the Author Learning Center, for details about mind mapping applications.&#160;</p> <p>Technology is a great tool for any writer. Check out these options and pick the one that helps you to be more efficient and organized in your writing efforts.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: article, fiction, Nonfiction</div>