Writing isn’t always the easiest thing. Thankfully, there are all types of apps out there to help you stay organized and focused. Whether you are writing for a living or just making a grocery list, these apps will help you complete your project with ease.
Visual Einstein is free downloadable software that can be useful for all types of people. This application helps you to organize your writing project by using notes, headings, hyperlinks, and subheadings. Visual Einstein is most helpful when you have a lot of reference information.
2. Bubbl.us
Getting started on an essay, novel, or any form of writing may require some brainstorming. This website allows you to quickly and easily brainstorm or create a map for your ideas. This simple, easy-to-use site makes it painless to organize ideas with the use of customization of bubble color, text size and formatting, and even hyperlinks. This site is free to use, and you don’t even need to make an account unless you want to save your data.
3. WiseMapping
WiseMapping is free and easy to register for on the internet. Input simple information, such as your name, email address, and a username and password, to become a member and gain access to this mind mapping tool. WiseMapping is fairly basic, but can really help when it comes to brainstorming or problem solving.
4. yWriter5
Designed by Simon Haynes, a writer and computer programmer, yWriter5 is a useful tool for novelists. yWriter5 breaks your novel up into scenes and chapters for you while you write, making it easier to manage. Among many other things, this software tracks your progress, and makes it easy to rearrange your novel with its drag and drop capabilities.
5. Storybook
When writing a complex story with multiple plot lines, you may need a little help keeping track of all that is going on. Storybook will be there to help you through the process of writing your book by helping you to keep track of your overview. Basic Storybook has four views to help you, along with other useful tools incorporated in those views. The four views are Chronological View, Manage Chapters and Scenes View, Book View, and Reading View.
6. Q10
It’s difficult for anyone to write when they are distracted. Luckily Q10 is there to minimize distractions and help to increase writing potential. This downloadable software is a full screen environment with all kinds of goodies to help you along. This app remembers what you worked on last and will automatically open it at start up. It also has a timer that you can set to remind you to take a bit of a break; you can even set a word count goal for yourself. One of the best elements of this software is the automatic save. You never have to worry about remembering to save your document while you write, because you can have Q10 save your work by the minute or by paragraphs written.
7. Write 2 Lite
This free iPhone app is great for any type of writing. If you’re always full of ideas and are sick of struggling to find a pen and paper before you lose your train of thought, this app will be a good fit for you. Write 2 Lite is fully customizable allowing you to change font sizes and type as well as use different themes. Don’t think of this app as simply a writing app; Write 2 Lite has an Emergency Mode that is accessed by a special pin to help you in life threatening situations.
8. Writer
When searching for a writing app for Android, be sure to give Writer a try. Writer is an uncomplicated app that lets you write without all the extra distractions. Turn to Writer to focus on writing; it’s not a place to make things look pretty. However, it does give you the ability to make lists, italicize and make words bold, as well as use headers.
9. Diaro
Your life is precious, and if you’re the documenting type, you want to remember every moment good or bad. Diaro is an advanced diary application, but it can be used for keeping a journal or simply writing notes. Use Diaro to help you keep your thoughts and memories organized and well documented. Attach photos or locations to your entries and share with others via email and social networking sites. With Diaro, you never have to worry about others stumbling across your deepest darkest secrets, because your diary will be password protected.
10. Note Everything
Are you ready for the ultimate note pad? Note Everything will allow you to do just that–note everything. Whether you want to jot something down or even leave a voice note, Note Everything has your back. Easily organize your notes or use the app to draw pictures. The possibilities are endless with this app; you’ll never have to use paper or pen again.
Guest post from Payton Price. Payton writes for TermLifeInsurance.org.