Top 7 Online Tools for Writers | Guest Post | Robert Morris

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TIPM_Tips1(1)There are two important aspects of contemporary writing tools: accessibility and portability. You don’t have to try hard to memorize a sudden idea you get while walking in the park; all you need is a tool that lets you catch it with no delays. Professional software suites are nice to use sometimes, but they come with the great disadvantage of being localized.

Online writing tools, on the other hand, will help you get organized, start with a clean slate, take notes at any time, kill distractions and find a way out of a writer’s block.

 

  1. Wridea

If you want to make your work simpler, you have to find a way to collect all your ideas and make them easily-accessible. You may be working on an important blog post or an entire novel at the moment, but that doesn’t stop you from getting cool ideas that are not associated to the current project.

Wridea is an easy-to-use tool that allows you to jot down ideas and organize them into different categories.

 

  1. Ninja Essays

What happens when you get into the most difficult writer’s block or you can’t find reliable information that needs to support your content? Your first thought might be giving up, but there is a tool that will let you complete the piece with success: custom writing service Ninja Essays. You can use this website to hire a writer with expertise in the pertinent niche and fill in the logical gaps in your text. In addition, you can also hire a professional editor for an affordable price.

 

  1. Write Space

This is a distraction-free text editor that you can access in Google Chrome. Instead of downloading software on your computer, you can simply start working in Write Space and access your work from any device and location.

The clutter-free design will help you stay focused on the writing without being distracted by unnecessary features. You’ll only see a blank tab with lots of free space that’s waiting for your fresh ideas.

 

  1. LeechBlock and StayFocusd

The Internet can be a writer’s best friend or greatest enemy. It all depends on your ability to resist online temptation. If you limit the amount of time you spend on useless websites, you will start writing much more content on a daily basis.

LeechBlock (for Firefox) and StayFocusd (for Chrome) allow you to block distracting websites for a certain period of time and stay focused on your work.

 

  1. Tomatoes

The Pomodoro Technique may seem like a crazy way of approaching your work, but it works. This popular method minimizes burnout and helps you get the most out of time management.

All you need to do is set the Tomatoes timer and work for 25 minutes. After that, you can use your 5-minute break to recharge your batteries for the next session.

 

  1. Write or Die 2

Forget about distractions and procrastinations; this tool won’t give you time for that. Dare yourself to use the infamous Kamikaze mode, which gets your words systematically disemboweled if you don’t reach your writing goals.

If you’re not up for such challenge, you can make Write or Die nice and comforting by turning Stimulus Mode on and launching yourself into a focused writing environment.

 

  1. Creative Writing Prompts by Writer’s Digest

Writer’s Digest is the first destination a writer heads to regardless of the obstacle they face. This is one of the most famous publications for writers, with beginnings that trace back to 1920. The section with writing prompts at this website is regularly updated, so you can get inspired with the ongoing source of prompts on a daily basis.

 

When writers cannot get unique ideas or constant delays in the actual work, they get demoralized for a long period of time. Instead of staying passive while waiting for the inspiration to come, you can start using online tools that will help you become a better and more efficient writer.

Start with the 7 tools listed above and you’ll soon notice the obvious difference in the quality and quantity of content you complete.

 

Robert MorrisRobert Morris is freelance writer from NYC. Now he is working on his first YA novel. Circle him on Google+!

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2 Comments

  1. Cate Hogan said:

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful article! Four years ago I also left my job as a marketing manager in Sydney to do something I’d always dreamed of: writing and editing romance novels full time. Anyways, here are also my 8 best tips and tricks for those wanting to follow a similar path http://catehogan.com/tools_for_writers/

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