These are some of our favorite tried and true writing and publishing tools.
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Scrivener is the go-to app for writers of all kinds, used every day by best-selling novelists, screenwriters, non-fiction writers, students, academics, lawyers, journalists, translators and more. Scrivener won’t tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing. Use your free trial for 30 FULL days (not calendar days!) so you can check out Scrivener thouroughly before you buy!
Why choose ProWritingAid over Grammerly? Because it’s designed for SO many more types of writing. Works with Google Docs, Word, Scrivener, and more. In addition to spelling and grammar checks, ProWriting Aid will reveal your pesky writing habits, such as passive voice and repeated words. You can try the online version for free as long as each document you edit is 500 words or less. (I edited an entire novel this way, but now I have a lifetime subscription.)
It is so exciting to see your writing transformed into a real book! Intuitive and nearly effortless to use, Vellum creates beautiful books that comply with all Amazon KDP requirements. Preview how your book will look on a Kindle, iPad, Nook, Kobo, iPhone, as well as Print. (One friend uses Vellum to write as well as format.) I can’t say enough good things about Vellum. Get this: You can use the full app for free and only pay when you are ready to publish! (Mac only)