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Write your book in Reedsy Studio. Try the beloved writing app for free today.
Craft your masterpiece in Reedsy Studio
Plan, write, edit, and format your book in our free app made for authors.
Write your book in Reedsy Studio. Try the beloved writing app for free today.
Craft your masterpiece in Reedsy Studio
Plan, write, edit, and format your book in our free app made for authors.
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Polish & improve your novel. Identify word and phrase over-use. Monitor adverbs and clichés, crutch words and phrases. Improve sentence structure and punctuation.
Platforms: Windows, PC
Best for: Editing, Proofreading, Book, and Story
Website: https://smart-edit.com/
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Find repeated words and phrases
Identify overused adverbs and clichés
Edit long and winding sentences
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The only online writing and editing platform that guides your hand based on data from real, bestselling books, AutoCrit is built to match the genuine demands of publishing professionals and discerning readers.
Platforms: Online
Best for: Outlining, Drafting, Proofreading, Book, Story, and Free
Website: https://www.autocrit.com/
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Pre-made templates
Digital notecards
Interactive reports
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Also rated 4.0 ★ on TechRadar
Reduce distractions, limit interruptions and complete tasks more efficiently – with Marinara online productivity timer.
Platforms: Online
Best for: Productivity, Book, Story, and Free
Website: https://www.marinaratimer.com/
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Pomodoro timer
Custom timer
Kitchen timer
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Also rated 4.8 ★ on Google Play
A focused environment where you can write freely. With iA Writer, you can gain unparalleled insight into your writing structure, detect superfluous words and clichés, and navigate through your documents and notes with ease.
Platforms: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Android, Chrome, PC
Best for: Drafting, Book, Story, Poetry, Journal, Essay, and Blog
Website: https://ia.net/writer
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Focus mode
Markdown & syntax highlight
Style check
Wikilinks
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Also rated 4.0 ★ on PC Magazine
A tool for thoughtful writing. See your work in new ways, think with an integrated concept map, and export with an automatic reference section, all in a distraction free environment.
Platforms: Mac
Best for: Drafting, Book, Story, Essay, and Free
Website: https://www.augmentedtext.info/author
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Light and dark mode
Focus mode
Integrated concept map
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Also rated 4.4 ★ on TechRadar
Unload your thoughts by creating a personal layout with notes, links and media in a second to visualize your creative process and move forward faster.
Platforms: Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android, Online, PC
Best for: Note-taking, Journal, Blog, Essay, Story, Book, and Free
Website: https://xtiles.app/en
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Realtime collaboration
Visual search
Organize visually
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Also rated 4.9 ★ on Capterra
A tactile tool to randomly combine a plot, a subject and a setting or style, the Brainstormer can provide that elusive moment of inspiration for writers, painters, or any kind of creative endeavour.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad
Best for: Brainstorming, Book, and Story
Website: https://www.tapnik.com/brainstormer/
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Lists of 100s of prompts
Wheel Mode & Slot Machine Mode
Random spin to combine different ideas
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Also rated 3.5 ★ on the App Store
Write more than ever before! Your words have the power to defeat monsters! Discover over 500 unique monsters that will push your writing to the next level!
Platforms: Online
Best for: Drafting, Book, and Story
Website: https://4thewords.com/
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Personlized writing editor
Cloud backups
Project management
Complete quests and earn items
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yWriter is a word processor which breaks your novel into chapters and scenes, helping you keep track of your work while leaving your mind free to create. yWriter was designed by an author, not a salesman!
Platforms: Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad, PC
Best for: Drafting, Book, Story, and Free
Website: http://www.spacejock.com/yWriter7.html
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Track progress
Organize by scenes and chapters
Storyboard view
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Also rated 3.5 ★ on PC Magazine
Compose bold, clear, mistake-free writing with Grammarly. Work with an AI writing partner that helps you find the words you need—to write that tricky email, to get your point across, to keep your work moving.
Platforms: Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Chrome, Online, PC
Best for: Editing, Proofreading, Book, Essay, Story, Blog, and Free
Website: https://www.grammarly.com/
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Grammar & plagiarism checker
Tone detector
Citation generator
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Also rated 4.4 ★ on the App Store
Write without distractions. WriteRoom is a full screen writing environment. Unlike the cluttered word processors you're used to, WriteRoom lets you focus on writing.
Platforms: Mac
Best for: Drafting, Book, Story, Journal, Essay, Blog, and Poetry
Website: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/writeroom/id417967324?mt=12
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Distraction free
Full screen
Plain text editor
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Also rated 3.6 ★ on the App Store
The best outlining app for your best work. Where brilliant ideas are captured, fleshed out, and realized.
Platforms: Online, Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, PC
Best for: Outlining, Book, Story, Blog, Essay, and Free
Website: https://dynalist.io/
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Tags & cross-linking
Color code anything
Easy export
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Also rated 4.2 ★ on Google Play
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