Computer software for authors… #amwriting #amediting #OurAuthorGang

In this competitive market, your manuscript has to shine, regardless of how you hope to publish it. An agent isn't going to look twice at a manuscript full of school-boy errors, and if you are thinking about self-publishing, then your book needs to be at least as good as those produced by the big publishing houses. A Copy Editor (Line Editor) is a must, but there is also a great deal of software out there that states it can help you with the writing process, but also with the editing as well — a bold claim indeed.

So today, I thought we would look at some of the software that is out there for purchase. Please feel free to write in the comment below if you have had success with the software I am going to show you today.

*Please note. I do not endorse any of the companies or software below. The blurb under the logos are the companies own words, not mine!*

Scrivener is a powerful content-generation tool for writers that allows you to concentrate on composing and structuring long and difficult documents. While it gives you complete control of the formatting, its focus is on helping you get to the end of that awkward first draft.

http://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener.php

Our software helps turn your good writing into great writing.

Improve readability and eliminate errors.

https://prowritingaid.com/

Grammarly makes sure everything you type  is easy to read, effective, and mistake-free.

www.grammarly.com

Communicate quickly and accurately with Ginger Page's one stop writing shop – writing tools that help you express yourself better. 

http://www.gingersoftware.com/

Meet your new critique partner.

The fresh set of eyes your manuscript needs.

Instant, unbiased feedback without the hassle

Save time and take control of the editing process.

Polish your manuscript and write better fiction.

https://www.autocrit.com/ 

Expresso is a little tool to edit texts and improve your writing style. It will teach you to express yourself through writing more efficiently and help make your texts more readable, precise, and engaging.

http://www.expresso-app.org/

 

Scribophile is a respectful online writing workshop and writer’s community. Writers of all skill levels join to improve each other’s work with thoughtful critiques and by sharing their writing experience.

http://www.scribophile.com/

StyleWriter will make you a better writer – we guarantee it. A bold claim we know, but that’s what our users tell us. Thousands of people download StyleWriter every month and use it to edit advertising copy, business reports, contracts, manuals, newsletters or web pages. Even professional journalists and novelists use the program to polish their writing style.

http://www.editorsoftware.com/StyleWriter.html

If you're working on contracts, proposals, reports, technical documents, articles and books, PerfectIt saves time on copy-editing, so that authors can pay more attention to what matters most: the words and their meaning. 

http://www.intelligentediting.com/

Hemingway makes your writing bold and clear. It's like a spellchecker, but for style. It makes sure that your readers will focus on your message, not your pose.

http://www.hemingwayapp.com/

So there we have it. A list of software that claims they can help you with your writing and editing. Which software, if any, do you use? Let me know below.

Thanks for reading!

Mary Anne.