Writer Tools and Things

I adore Scrivener. I’m a plotter, and Scrivener makes it so easy to outline, move scenes around, and stay organized. It has a bit of a learning curve, but if you start with a tutorial on YouTube, you’ll get the hang of it in no time, and you’ll forget how you ever lived without it!

As much as I love Scrivener for writing, it’s just not built for working with an editor. Microsoft Word is the industry standard for publishers, editors, and even some POD printers. You can get it for $7 a month or buy it outright for $150. It’s worth the investment if you plan to publish your work.

Brain science + music! I love Brain.fm so much I bought a lifetime subscription. Brain.fm uses an AI composer that mixes science and music to help you focus, relax, or sleep better. Your subscription will work with either your computer or on your phone with their app.

I used to have a Kindle Fire, but it grew too heavy for me, and its screen was hard to read in the sun. I bought this Paperwhite to replace it, and I’m so glad I did! It’s light, the screen has no glare, I can read it in any light, and the battery lasts FOREVER.