![]() Mind-mapping aficionados will find it incredibly useful right out of the gate.īut it's when you start thinking outside the box that it transforms into a mind-blowingly essential writing tool. It's meant to be used as a brainstorming tool. While you're at the Literature & Latte site, give some love to Scrivener's often-overlooked cousin, Scapple. Try Scrivener for free from the Literature & Latte site. Switching from Microsoft Word to Scrivener is like switching from a rusty old hand saw to a high-revving Black & Decker power tool. The learning curve starts out on a steep uphill grade.īut if you can sit through just a few quick tutorials, either from the creator or from countless helpful third parties, you'll get the hang of it quickly. Legions of writers have told me that they downloaded the free trial, tried Scrivener once, and never got around to giving it a second chance. Scrivener may look simple on the surface, but when you actually try to use it, it's like sitting down at the controls of a 747. That feature-rich environment is its Achilles' heel, though. It's absolutely packed with every single feature any writer could possibly want. ![]() Almost every professional author I know uses it, and for good reason. ![]() This program is the Holy Grail of writing software. That way, you don't have to spend a dime to start becoming a faster, better, and happier writer, starting today. They are either free, or offer a generous free trial period. Shockingly, Google Docs, Evernote, and Grammarly didn't make it onto my list. With that in mind, I've put together a short list of apps that every writer desperately needs. As a writer, my livelihood depends on producing results on a daily basis. Writers can't afford to mess around with software unless it actually helps you write better and faster. Laurence MacNaughton shares four great (and free) writing apps every writer needs. JH: Finding the right software for the right job isn't easy, but what we write with can make a difference in how productive we are. By Laurence MacNaughton, of The Writer's Life Series
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