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FocusWriter is a simple, distraction-free writing environment. It utilizes a hide-away interface that you access by moving your mouse to the edges of the screen, allowing the program to have a familiar look and feel to it while still getting out of the way so that you can immerse yourself in your work.
Platforms: Windows, PC
Best for: Drafting, Book, Essay, Journal, Poetry, Story, Blog, and Free
Website: https://gottcode.org/focuswriter/
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Full screen hide-away interface
Timers & daily goals
Customizable themes
Live statistics
★★★★★ Performance
★★★ Features
★★★ Accessibility
★★★★★ Value
Also rated 4.0 ★ on TechRadar
Don't let your word processor drag your process down. Ironically enough, traditional word processors weren’t designed for writers. Dabble’s book-writing software was developed for writers, by a writer.
Platforms: Mac, Windows, Chrome, PC
Best for: Drafting, Book, and Story
Website: https://www.dabblewriter.com/
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Cloud storage
Word counts & goals
Co-authoring
★★★ Performance
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★★★ Accessibility
★ Value
ApolloPad is a feature-packed online writing environment that will help you finish your novels, ebooks and short stories.
Platforms: Online
Best for: Outlining, Drafting, Story, Book, and Free
Website: https://apollopad.com/
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Project outlining & timelines
Notes in context
To-do lists
★★★★ Performance
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Pages is a powerful word processor that lets you create stunning documents, and comes included with most Apple devices. And with real-time collaboration, your team can work together from anywhere, whether they’re on Mac, iPad, iPhone, or a PC.
Platforms: iPad, Mac, iPhone
Best for: Drafting, Book, Essay, Journal, Poetry, Story, Blog, and Free
Website: https://www.apple.com/pages/
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Full feature word processor
Track changes
Syncs across devices
Offline collaberation
★★★ Performance
★★★★ Features
★★★ Accessibility
★★★★ Value
Also rated 3.6 ★ on the App Store
The Novel Factory helps guide new writers through the novel writing process - while completing your first manuscript.
Platforms: Mac, Windows, Online, PC
Best for: Book, Drafting, Outlining, and Story
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Plot templates
Plot manager
Character development prompts
Track your statistics
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The Internet's best write-reward system! Write one hundred words, get an image of a kitten!
Platforms: Online
Best for: Drafting, Book, Story, Essay, Journal, Poetry, Blog, and Free
Website: https://writtenkitten.co/
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Kittens!
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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
★★★★ Performance
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★★ Accessibility
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Also rated 4.4 ★ on TechRadar
Traditional word processors include dozens of options for formatting text, distracting you from what really matters: writing. Calmly Writer is an editor designed to focus on what you want to tell, with a simple, unobtrusive and ease-to-use user interface.
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Online, Chrome, PC
Best for: Drafting, Book, Essay, Journal, Poetry, Story, Blog, and Free
Website: https://www.calmlywriter.com/
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Focus mode
Auto save
Light and dark mode
★★★★★ Performance
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Also rated 4.0 ★ on TechRadar
Campfire is a versatile writing tool organized into modules, each one offering a different type of story element you can create. Keep track of each character's motives, history, eye color, and more. The Characters Module gives you an easy way to make quick notes or detailed character sheets about anyone in your story. Upload your map to the Maps Module, add pins to integrate it with the rest of your story, and nest other maps to keep things organized.
Platforms: Mac, Windows, Online, PC
Best for: Outlining, Drafting, Book, Story, and Free
Website: https://www.campfirewriting.com/
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Character Modules & Maps Modules
Flexible panel system
Create customizable DIY themes
★★★ Performance
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★★★★★ Accessibility
★★★★ Value
Also rated 4.0 ★ on Reedsy
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
★★★★ Performance
★★★ Features
★★ Accessibility
★★ Value
Also rated 4.0 ★ on TechRadar
The only writing platform with unlimited potential through project management, collaboration, and publishing.
Platforms: Online, Chrome
Best for: Outlining, Drafting, Book, and Story
Website: https://www.squibler.io/
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Goal tracking
Collaboration
Corkboard organization
★★★ Performance
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Lists for Writers is a great addition to any writer’s toolbox. Helpful to both novice and expert writers alike, this app delivers list after list of prompts and ideas for your brainstorming sessions: names, character traits, plot lines, occupations, obsessions, action verbs, and much more!
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android
Best for: Note-taking, Outlining, Drafting, Book, Story, and Essay
Website: https://thinkamingo.com/lists-for-writers/
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Easily navigable
Dozens of lists for settings and names
★★★★ Performance
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Also rated 4.7 ★ on the App Store
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