One of my worst procrastination habits is testing new writing software. I’m an organizational freak and can’t be content with just opening a new document and typing. I need a program that lets me make timelines, outlines, and keep detailed character notes as well as all my research close to hand. Also, I prefer to [...]
yWriter is a free novel-writing program developed by Simon Haynes, programmer and author of the Hal Spacejock books.
Because Simon wrote yWriter for his own use as an author, the program is continually improving and expanding as Simon considers feedback from other users and his own needs for the software. I’ll be discussing the most [...]
I’ve written over 13,000 words on my novel for National Novel Writing Month using JDarkRoom, and it’s definitely been a key factor in my ability to focus. JDarkRoom is a minimalist word processing application available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. It’s customizable, yet simple.
Options include the ability to change the default green text, [...]
I’ve written before about having a small notebook with me at all times to capture my thoughts. That works great for brief flashes of insight, but sometimes I’m away from home and feel like getting some serious work done.
Rather than lugging around a heavy laptop, I try to keep things light by working from [...]
