: Re: Using software with my writing? I am looking for a good writing software. I'm not talking about something to perform just grammar/spelling checks, like word, which is great, but not what I'm

This is definitely a touching question considering how much time writers spend on their computers. There is Microsoft Word. I love Word, however writing in it is unorganized and messy. If you desperately needed a good spell checker, though, Word is the way to go. You can find it here.

I use Scrivener. Scrivener doesn't have the best editing tools, but it is made for writing and it is overall amazing. Organization is a breeze, full screen mode is awesome, and tons of tools are built in (including random name generation). You can find it here.

As a side note, if you are looking for something to jot down ideas, the same people that made Scrivener also made Scrapple. I personally haven't used it, but I will probably buy it sometime soon. I currently use OneNote (also part of Office). There is a free version. With a free mobile app, it is perfect for using when inspiration comes.

For editing, I use AutoCrit. It has advanced editing features that help find your writing style problems. It does not help much with grammar. It is based around style. AutoCrit does have a high monthly fee. I got it on sale for winning NaNoWriMo, but I think I pay for it anyways if I hadn't.

Lastly, if you are writing science fiction or fantasy you might need some wacky names. Here is a generator for that. While designed for business names, it works great for crazy names.

In summary, when I work I take notes in OneNote (and probably Scrapple sometime soon), write in Scrivener, and edit in AutoCrit. I use Word primarily as my middle man since I can't directly export from Scrivener to AutoCrit.

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