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Can writing apps improve your writing? Although they can’t write for you, they can get you organized and smooth the writing process. A big benefit: the best apps can increase your motivation, while cutting down on procrastination. A few months ago, our writers’ group chatted about writing apps. We all had our favorites. However, some … Read more
Looking for writing apps to help whittle down your never-ending task list and get more done? Me too. A few years ago, I covered four “write anywhere” apps I still use today: Scrivener, Ulysses, Quip, and (of course) Evernote. Writing apps: my essentials today Scrivener, Ulysses and Evernote are no-brainers for me. At work, we … Read more
Have you achieved your goals? Last June I looked at my goals and realized that I’d forgotten every goal I set back in January. Mind maps to the rescue. Mind maps: map your life A writer in our writers’ group revealed that he was on track to meet his goals and that mind mapping helped. … Read more
A reader asks: “I’ve heard about blogs for book marketing, but what should I blog about? I write cozy mysteries, and work full-time.” That’s a great question. The short answer is of course, that you can blog about anything you like — it’s your blog, so you decide. The major longterm benefit of a blog … Read more
What if you have NO time to write fiction? I’ve found that the right apps can maximize the time you have, help you to stay organized, and make writing fun, despite stress. Each of these apps works on your phone, so if your phone is with you, you can write. Favorite apps to write spare-time … Read more
If you’re new to writing fiction, the process of publishing your novels seems hopelessly complicated. Recently a friend who’s writing her first novel asked about the best self-publishing apps. I can only tell you about the apps I use, and find truly valuable. Self-publishing apps for novelists, from book idea to publication “All you need … Read more