Novel writing software
By rosdimy
@rosdimy (3926)
Malaysia
May 24, 2012 12:50pm CST
Using a novel riting software.
All the software that I have tried help in organising ideas.
Each software has its own approach. We need to see which one fitssss our needs and pocket.
1) ywriter5
The software was written by an established writer.
Completely free.
http://www.spacejock.com/yWriter5.html?yWriter5
2) WriteItNow
I am happy with it and have paid for it.
Download the trial version from
http://www.ravensheadservices.com/
3) Storyblue
The trial version is not as restrictive as wRITEiTnOW. We can actually write a novel with it. There are certain limitations.
visit www.storyblue.com
Do you use any novel writing software?
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4 responses
@PageTurner (2825)
• United States
26 May 12
I once used a novel writing software that a friend gave me. I was reluctant to use it, as I didn't see how it could help. I was pleasantly surprised with how well it worked in helping me organize characters, chapters, etc. I find it to be very helpful. Unfortunately, my computer crashed and I lost everything, and now I can't remember the name of the software that I was using. :(
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@aritahime (221)
• Indonesia
25 May 12
So, you mean that the software will help us to write a novel? wow! How does it work?
@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
25 May 12
The tools provided allow the user to concentrate on writing. I wrote 12,000 words in less than 20 days without actually conscious of struggling to overcome my illness.
Among the feature available n WriteINow include
-spell checker.. It allows me to install a Malay dictionary, which is a big plus point to me
- word count
- story readability
- writing target
- story board
- create random characters, and
-thesaurus
Write It Now, Storyblue, and ywriter take the approach of dividing a story into chpters and scenes. Makes it easier to revise the story.
@szexyboyswag (2)
• United States
25 May 12
Does this work good with very descriptive writers? Also is it easy to use for writing a story for a class or does the interface of the programs take to long to write, revise, and so forth?
@allyoftherain (7208)
• United States
25 May 12
I've tried novel writing software but I've always found it more annoying than useful. I prefer my paper notebooks and journals. Maybe that's "old fashioned" but I'm kind of an old fashioned person. Have you really found this software useful to you? Is it really any better than just writing down and organizing the details for yourself?
@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
26 May 12
Yes, I do find it useful.
It is easier to add notes. chapter,or scenes. Scenes and chapters can easily be moved around. Once I got the hang of using the software, I became more productive.
Maybe you chose the wrong software For example it is not easy to use Story Lite, even though it is free.
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@allyoftherain (7208)
• United States
28 May 12
I don't even remember which one it was, it was awhile ago. It had to have been Mac-compatible though because that's the only computer I have. Maybe it was ywriter5. I don't really want to pay for new software, but I may try it again sometime.
