Writing Tools For Your Next Book
A curation of some major writing software that is helpful for authors
If you're an aspiring author, you may have used Google Docs or MS Word to write. They're by far the most popular word processors out there. But, it would be a painstaking process if you're writing a book using those tools.
It's easy to re-order or re-arrange some chapters if you're writing a book of 10,000 or 15,000 words. But, once you cross the limit, it becomes a terrible ordeal.
Some of the common pain points faced are:
- Re-arranging chapters
- Outlining
- Keeping track of the characters
- Statistics & Analytics
Here's a list of free writing software for writers who are writing their next book.
1. Manuskript
It's an open-source tool that can be installed on your local machine. Your work gets stored on your system as a .msk file.
Runs on Linux and Windows.
2. Wavemaker
Wavemaker is a Progressive Web App(PWA). It's free for use and runs on Linux, Windows and Android. Wavemaker lets you save the file on Google Drive as a backup (which is a really great feature).
3. yWriter
As a standalone application, yWriter is a good option if you're using Windows. It's an awesome tool if you're looking to write scenes for your book as it lets you re-order it effortlessly. However, it runs only on Windows.
4. AtomicScribbler
If you're a short story writer or a Novelist, this is for you. It has some cool features like adding images, bookmarks and files. It runs only on Windows, currently.
5. Bibisco
This is a freemium application. The free version is good enough for beginners. It runs on your local machine and stores data there. It runs on Windows, Mac and Linux.