![]() Scapple - mind-mapping software from the makers of Scrivener. ![]() Sticky notes, whiteboards, poster boards - these are fundamental, classic writing tools Most of these only do one thing, but they do it well. These tools find their way into many areas of a writer's process. If you haven't explored writing tools lately, here's a roundup of some that I've come across. (More on her favorite later in the post - she continues to surprise me.) She turned up her nose at nearly everything. I held each tool up before my picky muse in the hopes that she would respond. Sadly, she turned out to be finicky.īecause I work with so many authors, I hear about a lot of tools that different writers tell me they can't live without. My muse had gone on strike and was refusing to cooperate and I needed a new tool. When I finally accepted that I couldn't use Liquid Story Binder anymore, I went in search of a replacement. There is no one tool that is perfect for every author. Depending on how you work, you'll want different tools. Where you focus your efforts will reflect your process. How much time you spend in each phase will be different for each author. publication (including the query process for traditional authors or formatting and distribution for indie publishing).The 6 Phases of Writing (and why they matter)įirst, I want to talk about writing, because the key to finding the perfect writing software is understanding how you work as a writer. The good news is I have new software that I love. ![]() It still exists, but technology is moving ahead, leaving it to fall into the realm of quaint antiques. Sadly, Liquid Story Binder is no longer being developed. My productivity soared, and I learned that working with software that works the way I do makes the writing process easier. Written by an author, it had a bundle of tools that made writing a joy. ![]() The first writing software that I fell in love with was called Liquid Story Binder. Writing is a creative process, and the tools we use can enhance or destroy the magical creative energy that feeds the muse. As a writer and an indie publisher, I'm fascinated by the tools authors use to create books. I've been providing technical support for computers and software in various forms since the 1980s, and for most of that time I've worked with writers. ![]()
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