Writing Software
A notepad is useful for scribbling down ideas, but when it comes time to do some serious writing, you need the right software. A good writing app can help you streamline your process and keep distractions at bay. Our unbiased reviews of the best writing apps will help you spend more time in the flow state and less time yelling at the keyboard.
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Writing Software Buying Guides

Best Novel Writing Software
Writing a novel is a big job. According to Manuscript Agency, they’re typically 60,000 to 100,000 words in length, maybe longer.
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Best Book Writing Software
Writing a book is a long-term project. Using the right software tool can help you keep you on track, and streamline the process.
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Best Tablet for Writers
Tablets are compact, multipurpose devices that can cover a range of functions. Which one is best for you? We’ll help you decide.
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The Best Screenwriting Software
If you’re new to screenwriting, you need all the help you can get—a software tool that will guide you through each step.
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Best Writing Apps for Mac
Are you a writer? We cover a number of powerful, popular and full-featured writing apps, including free Mac apps and web services.
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Best Laptop for Writers
“The pen is mightier than the sword” may have been true in 1839, but most writers today have traded their pen for a laptop.
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Best Keyboard for Writers
If you’re serious about writing, you should be serious about the keyboard you use.
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Writing Software Reviews

Storyist Review
Storyist is a full-featured writing app for Mac and iOS suitable for fiction writers, including novelists and screenwriters.
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TextExpander Review
If you spend any part of your day typing, TextExpander will save you time and effort, and keep you consistent and accurate.
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Ulysses Review
Ulysses claims to be "the ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone". Is it really the best in class?
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Grammarly Review
How many times have you pressed Send on an email or Publish on a blog post, and immediately noticed a mistake?
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Scrivener Review
After using Ulysses for many years, I wrote this entire review using Scrivener. Overall I enjoyed the experience.
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Compare Writing Software

Scrivener vs. yWriter
How do they compare? Which is better for your novel project? Read on to find out.
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Bibisco vs. Scrivener
If you plan on writing a novel, both Bibisco and Scrivener are better tools than a typical word processor.
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Grammarly vs. Turnitin
We’ll compare what they offer so that you can choose the one that suits you best.
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Scrivener vs. Evernote
In this article, we’ll compare two very different apps and explore what they’re best at.
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Dabble vs. Scrivener
We explore how specialized writing software is superior to standard word processors for long-form projects.
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Grammarly vs. Word
So, which is better? Grammarly, the world’s OG online editor, or Microsoft Editor, the big-budget new kid in town?
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Ulysses vs. Scrivener
If Ulysses is a Porsche, Scrivener is a Volvo. One is sleek and responsive, the other is built like a tank.
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WhiteSmoke vs. Grammarly
When choosing an app that deserves that trust, Grammarly is clearly the better choice.
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Writing Software Tips & Guides

17 Plagiarism-Checking Alternatives to Turnitin
In this article, we’ll quickly cover what Turnitin offers, who would benefit from an alternative, and what those alternatives are.
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How to Change Default Font in Scrivener
That’s no exaggeration. Studies clearly show that the font we use can affect our productivity.
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How to Sync Scrivener with Dropbox
Scrivener is perfect for long-form writing projects. But it’s got one huge flaw: no online backup.
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7 Ulysses Alternatives for Windows 10
Ulysses claims to be the ultimate writing app for macOS and iOS. Unfortunately, it’s not available to Windows users.
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8 Grammarly Alternatives That Are Worth Considering
Let’s look at some alternatives to Grammarly that might suit the needs of many writers.
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