Best Writing Software of 2024

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    Isaac Reviews

    Isaac

    Isaac

    $5 per month
    How academic writing should be. A strangely satisfying writing experience
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    Essayist Reviews

    Essayist

    Essayist Software

    Free
    It automatically sets up the page headers/footers and other elements when you start a new essay. It formats references, footnotes/endnotes and table of contents, as well as in-text citations. You can easily add footnotes/endnotes and in-text citations. Click the Insert Citation button and select the reference that you wish to cite. An in-text citation/footnote/endnote is automatically created for you. Google Scholar's built-in Search, a URL, or the manual entry form are all quick and easy ways to add references. Once added, references will be automatically formatted and added into your essay's reference/works cited section.
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    1Writer Reviews

    1Writer

    1Writer

    $4.99 per download
    1Writer combines all of the basic text editing tools you would expect with all of the advanced features that you will ever require. 1Writer allows you to research, write, revise, share, and publish your ideas with maximum efficiency. 1Writer offers a distraction-free writing environment. You can create and edit Markdown files or plain text. It has many features, including an inline Markdown preview, word counts, dark themes, TextExpander support and insert photo. You can see the inline Markdown preview as you write, and a rich-text preview after you're done. You can choose which folders from Dropbox or WebDAV you want to sync, or all of them. You can work offline and your changes are automatically synced the next time you connect to Internet. It supports iCloud Drive - you can create a new document on your Mac, then continue editing it in 1Writer. You can send text from Safari or other apps to 1Writer via the Share extension and 1Writer URL scheme.
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    Zettlr Reviews
    Writing is an integral part of everyday life. Why complicate it? Zettlr redefines writing. It is small, lightweight, and versatile. You should be focusing on what is important to you. Do not publish, but do. Modern times make it nearly as difficult to get hold of the flood information as inserting a USB stick the right way the first time. Zettlr allows for you to connect pieces using the state-of-the-art Zettelkasten methodology. Zettlr is free and you are not locked in, unlike many other competitors. Zettlr supports virtually every possible way to identify files and create links. Also, no matter where you are from, all Zettelkasten can be used and supported by Zettlr. Out of the box. Zettlr's design flexibility allows it to support dark mode out-of-the box as well as many other themes that are suited to your specific needs. It is as simple as pressing a button to switch between themes.
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    yWriter Reviews

    yWriter

    Spacejock Software

    yWriter is an word processor that breaks down your novel into chapters or scenes. This helps you keep track of your work and allows you to free your mind to create. It won't write your novel, provide plot suggestions or perform any creative tasks. yWriter was created by an author, not a salesman. yWriter7 can be downloaded and used for free, but it's recommended that you register your copy if this is something you find useful. If you're just embarking on your first novel a program like yWriter may seem like overkill. You just need to type everything into a word processing program. It's possible, but once you reach 20,000 words, you will find yourself overwhelmed with notes, missing scenes, chapters, and characters. Imagine that same novel at 40,000 words or 80,000 words. It's no wonder that most first-time authors give up.
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    Script Studio Reviews
    Drag 'n drop chapters or scenes to re-organize the story, and color-code your structure. Let Script Studio format your script to industry standards so that you can concentrate on the story. Step by step, create detailed three-dimensional character profiles, analyze dialogue, and develop their story arcs. Compare your story structure to the pros by viewing scene-by-scene analyses and breakdowns of Hollywood movies like Die Hard. Keep track of character ideas and plot points, research and draft script scenes, and create a checklist of story objectives. International text support for right-to-left scripts and diacritics. Script Studio was created by a screenwriter. Its intuitive and unique design allows you to break down your story into sequences, so you can build your novel or script chapter by chapter or scene after scene.
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    WriteRoom Reviews

    WriteRoom

    Hog Bay Software

    $9.99 per user
    WriteRoom is a full-screen writing environment. WriteRoom allows you to focus on writing, rather than the cluttered word processors that you're used too. WriteRoom was created to be an alternative to Microsoft Word. WriteRoom's full-screen writing environment allows you to focus on your work and gets your computer out the way. It creates a subtle clearing of your mind that I believe will help you write better. You can choose your background images, paper textures, or typing sounds. You can save, switch, or share your favourite settings by using themes. Log your writing sessions automatically to a spreadsheet. Select sentence, word, and paragraph commands. Shift to line up, down and left/right commands. Live word count, reading times, and many other information.
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    Craft Reviews

    Craft

    Craft Docs

    Craft is an easy-to-use rich text editor. It supports markdown, code blocks and images. You can also attach PDF files or rich links previews. It is easy to add content - simply tap on an empty area, and begin typing. Drag and drop the input field from the sidebar or iOS to drop content at a particular location. You can also use a keyboard to insert a new block below a block that is currently focused by pressing space. You can also add Code, Math Formula and plaintext snippets. You can use the same methods that you used to add images to do this. Craft allows you to style and present your content in a beautiful, simple way. We have created a collection of styles that will not overwhelm you, but you can still express yourself perfectly by combining them. All of these styles work well in both dark and light modes.
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    Bookdown Reviews
    R Markdown allows you to create HTML, PDF, ePub and Kindle books. The bookdown package, an open-source R package, facilitates the creation of books and long-form articles/reports using R Markdown. R Markdown documents can be used to create ebooks and books that are ready for printing. It is easier to learn than LaTeX and to create elements such as section headers and lists, quotes, figures and tables. Multiple output formats are available: Word, HTML, LaTeX and HTML. Possibility to include dynamic graphics and interactive apps (HTML widgets, Shiny apps). Support for a wide variety of languages: R/C/C++ Python, Fortran and Julia, Shell scripts, SQL, and others. All output formats support LaTeX equations and theorems. You can publish to GitHub, bookdown.org and other web servers. Integrated with the RStudio IDE. One-click publishing to https://bookdown.org.
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    WriteMonkey Reviews
    Writemonkey is a Windows Zenware writing app. It has a very minimalist user interface that leaves you free to think and write. It is lightweight, fast, and completely free. It has a variety of innovative tools and full Markdown support. This makes it easier to write better. This version has new language tools and can run more plugins. Plugins can only be used with a donor key from writemonkey. Donors will be emailed a key which will allow personalized name tags in splash screen and access many plugins that can be downloaded separately. Full-screen editing allows you to get rid of your computer and all its distractions. Writemonkey's full screen mode hides all distractions, leaving you and your text alone. You can do more with less! Writemonkey is fast and responsive. You can copy files and directories to any folder on your computer. The main executable is only 1,6 MB.
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    Draft Reviews
    Writing software is not necessary; you only need to get feedback from someone about your writing. Version control software is not necessary; you can find everything you've written and search for it without any fear. Distraction-free text editors are not necessary; you just need to find ways that you can write more clearly and concisely. Real time collaboration software is not necessary; you will need to have a larger audience for your writing. Draft is being developed to meet your needs. My master copy is overwritten by collaborators when I share a Google Doc. It can be extremely difficult to accept any individual changes they make. Draft allows you to share your document with others. Any changes that your collaborator makes to the document are saved on their own copy. You can then accept or reject each change. Draft allows you to mark major changes as you work. You can compare your drafts to get a powerful view of how your document has changed over time.
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    HedgeDoc Reviews
    HedgeDoc, formerly CodiMD, is an open-source web-based, self-hosted collaborative markdown editor. It allows you to collaborate on graphs, notes, and presentations in real time. You just need to share your note-link with your coworkers, and they'll be ready to go. It's easy to install HedgeDoc on your server! We offer a ready-to-use bundle and a docker file. Our installation guide provides more information. The HedgeDoc source code can be found on GitHub and is licensed under AGPL 3.0. Everything is open-source and free as free speech. It is open source and free as in free speech. We are always open to suggestions, improvements, and discussions. You can join our Matrix chat room or open a Discourse topic.
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    StackEdit Reviews
    StackEdit's layout allows you to write, review, comment, and all the other functions you need. Scroll Sync in StackEdit binds the scrollbars on the editor panel and preview panels to ensure you can always see the output while you write. StackEdit can sync files with Google Drive and Dropbox, as well as GitHub. You can also publish them to Blogger, WordPress, and Zendesk. You can choose to upload in Markdown, HTML or format the output using Handlebars. StackEdit can be accessed offline even when you are traveling. There is no reason to be ashamed! StackEdit supports various Markdown flavors, including CommonMark Extra, GFM, and GFM. Each Markdown feature can either be enabled or disabled at your discretion.
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    ghostwriter Reviews
    You can enjoy a distraction-free writing experience with Markdown, which includes a full screen mode as well as a clean interface. Markdown allows you to write now and format later. The built-in dark and light themes allow for a unique aesthetic writing experience. You can also create your own themes if you don't like what the defaults offer. You can preview your Markdown document in HTML. The live preview allows you to copy the HTML and paste it into your blog or export it to another format. The live preview is optimized to handle large documents so you can type without worrying about the application freezing. Ghostwriter displays a live word count at bottom of the window. It also displays additional live statistics in its Document Statistics sidebar tabs. Ghostwriter allows you to easily create image URLs in your Markdown document. Drag and drop an image from your filesystem into the editor.
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    Axios HQ Reviews
    Axios HQ's software helps you cut through the inbox clutter. The templates and software allow you to distill important updates to your core. Axios-style emails are a clear, distinct email that lands in the inbox of your team. It contains all the news they need to be productive. Tag your colleagues wherever it is you need their input. They will receive an email with the assignment and the link to get started. They can notify you when it's completed by clicking one button. Simple and intuitive. Images can have a huge impact on engagement. You can choose from millions of our photos and illustrations when you write an update to HQ. Or upload your own photos to a private library. HQ can connect to more than a dozen HR systems, so your send list is always up-to-date. We can help you set up any email address your HQ updates should be sent from.
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    JotterPad Reviews
    Our way of writing has changed from reed and paper to pen to keyboard to our smartphones. JotterPad makes writing easy, fluid, and highly personal for all writers, regardless of whether they are screenplay writers, journalists, or bloggers. JotterPad is equipped with a versatile editor that supports Markdown and Fountain syntax. It also has a "What you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG). You can easily switch from plain text to rich text format by clicking on the highlight or clicking on it. You will find it easier to use syntax for experienced users. You will also get a better representation and look of your work with the WYSIWYG component. JotterPad is your only writing tool. Our dictionary and Thesaurus allow you to search for synonyms, definitions, and antonyms of words.
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    Inklewriter Reviews
    Inkle believes that great writers are essential to tell great stories. Inklewriter was created to make interactive stories easier for writers. Inklewriter organizes your branching story so that you can focus on the important part of writing. Inklewriter is a free tool that allows anyone to create and publish interactive stories. It's ideal for students and teachers who want to combine computer skills with creative writing. The Inklewriter allows you to write as you play. You can branch the story with different choices and then link those branches together again. It keeps track of the paths you have completed and those that are still to be written. Inklewriter is a tool that allows writers to share their stories with the world. Each story has its own web-page, which you can share in any way you like.
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    Verb Reviews
    Verb is a tool that can be used by all authors. AI-enhanced, story-centered and obsessively writers-led. Verb is a great editor. It helps you plan, write, and critique your work. Verb makes it easy to put your thoughts into words with less pain and more pleasure. Join us as Verb is shaped and empowered storytellers around the globe. We're just beginning. Verb is here for writers. We have created a solution for all those authors who struggle to complete the most difficult creative task. Our most important art is long-form narrative. This includes books, video games, podcasts, TV shows, and movies. The most important cultural products are those that are based on the most complex, detailed stories. Our app was designed to help those 81% with their writing and to share some of the burden. Software collaborators are essential for photographers, filmmakers, and podcasters.
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    Lex Reviews
    Lex is an AI-enabled word processor and a writing tool.
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    Bye Blank Page Reviews

    Bye Blank Page

    Bye Blank Page

    $6 per month
    Writer's block is no longer a problem. With just one click, you can generate the next paragraph or line. Highlight any part of your text and receive intelligent suggestions to shorten, expand, rephrase, or rewrite it. Enter specific requests to receive tailored assistance. Watch Bye Blank Page seamlessly incorporate the generated text. AI will seamlessly adapt your content to a wider audience by selecting the right writing style and tone. Bye Blank Page generated text using advanced AI. Bye Blank Page can be used to generate text for a blog, website, social network, or any project you are working.
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    Essay Reviews
    Today's editing tools tell you what you're doing wrong and what you should write, but don't tell why you're doing it wrong or how you can write better. Grammar correction, auto-correction, and auto-suggestions are all useful tools, but they don't help us become better communicators. Essay helps you overcome your fear of the blank sheet so you can finally get your ideas on paper. It helps you change and move them around, word by word and sentence by sentence. You can also change paragraph by paragraph. What you have left are your amazing ideas, beautifully written. Form a solid foundation before you start writing. This will ultimately guide you and keep you focused each time you stray.
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    Story Planner Reviews

    Story Planner

    Story Planner

    $7.99 once-off
    Plan your stories and organize them. Story Planner allows you to outline your fiction stories, and keeps your writing projects organized. Story Planner is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to plan out a story, or even just jot down the first notes on an idea. Enjoy an intuitive and focused writing environment on your iPhone iPad and Mac. This app is a versatile, intuitive tool that can be used by different types of storytellers. This app is great for anyone who wants to organize their stories quickly and intuitively, whether they are a fiction writer, screenwriter or aspiring writer. It's never been easier to plan your script or book. Get Story Planner and start writing today!
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    MasterWriter Reviews

    MasterWriter

    MasterWriter

    $9.95 per month
    The Best Songwriting, Lyric Writing, and Creative Writing Software. MasterWriter is the best songwriting, creative writing, and scripting software. It will allow you to create a song, poem or novel, and it will also help you express yourself in a unique, meaningful way. MasterWriter will help you find the right word in no time. MasterWriter will help you be your best. Word Families is an innovative reference dictionary that opens up new possibilities for descriptive words. It's far more than what you will find in a tosaurus. Extended entries in Word Families can be used to replace the search term in a more creative and imaginative manner. They can also be used to intensify. A Phrases dictionary that contains over 33,000 phrases, sayings, and word combinations. Your own idea factory that allows for you to search any word in the phrase.
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    Byword Reviews
    Write a blog post, a story, or a school report from wherever you are. Markdown allows you to format text using keyboard shortcuts, subtle syntax highlight, word counters with live updates, and many other features. All your documents, across all your devices. Dropbox and iCloud allow you to create documents in Byword on your Mac, and then access them on your iPad or iPhone. You can also do the reverse. They can be edited from any location, on any device. Markdown support is available in Byword. You can preview your documents in the app, export to HTML or PDF, or publish directly on Medium, WordPress Blogger, Tumblr, Evernote, and Tumblr. Technical limitations and limited development resources are the reasons rich text support is not available. We are currently evaluating the benefits and costs of rich text support for iOS. We strongly recommend that you use plain text and markdown formats for your documents. Macworld has a great article that explains why plain text is a good choice today.
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    FocusWriter Reviews
    FocusWriter is an easy-to-use, distraction-free environment for writing. It uses a hidden interface that you can access by moving your mouse over the edges of your screen. This allows the program to have a familiar feel while still allowing you to fully immerse yourself into your work. It is available for Windows and Linux, and has been translated in many languages. TXT, basic RTF and basic ODT file supports, timers, alarms, daily goals and fully customizable themes, typewriter sounds effects (optional), live stats (optional), spell checking (optional), multidocument support, sessions and portable mode (optional). It has been translated into over 20 different languages.