Gone are the days when Microsoft Word was everything a writer could use. Yes, now writers can work more efficiently through these apps.
I was astonished to discover that there are hundreds of apps aimed to help writers work better. Trying out all these apps could be too much for busy writers, So, I have done the job for you. Here is my collection of the best apps of 2018 to save you time and allow you to work wisely!
1. Evernote
I am sure you have heard about this app already. It is a paid app that lets you work smart. Evernote is one of the best apps for professionals because it allows you to organize and manage your projects for quick and easy access.
Through Evernote, you can create notes while synchronizing all your gadgets. The Premium plan has a monthly upload limit of 10GB.
2. FadeIn
If you are into screenplay editing, FadeIn will offer you professional help. It is compatible with iOs and Android devices. There are so many features in this app that will help you to format and edit your screenplays with a range of script styles.
You can also save your work in your Dropbox account or synchronize with your PC or Smartphone as well.
3. yWriter
I have seen many novel writers who wish to capture their ideas and edit their work immediately. yWriter is a fantastic app for novel writers who feel too busy to use any app. With yWriter, you just have to copy and paste content and the app will automatically segment the book into chapters. Amazing isn’t it?
4. Writer
Writer is a simple and effective app for Microsoft Word fans. It is not just for creating word documents. You can also collaborate with your friends and peers through discussions while sharing your words with each other. Also, Writer has an automatic backup feature for your files. Go for it.
5. iA Writer
iA Writer is one of the simplest apps and the most fun to use. Maybe that is why it a popular writing app for Android and iOS devices. You can write and edit your poems, novels, business proposals, essays, and texts quite easily. Sharing and backup features are also available through Dropbox and Google Drive.
6. Libre Office
I had to shortlist LibreOffice in this list of the best writing apps. It is a free, open source set of applications akin to Microsoft Office which makes it quite easy and efficient. It also allows you to upgrade the app version depending on your device’s operating system.
7. Microsoft Word
Everyone who uses Word should know there is also an app. While PC users are accustomed to the leading Microsoft Word software, it’s app is a brilliant alternative that enables writers to do their writing work right from their smart devices. With the Microsoft Word app, you can edit, view, and share files in PDF and .doc formats.
8. Trello App
Many writers complain of under-productivity because of poor management and organization. Trello is the right app for management to better organize and manage your tasks. It is a visual way to customize strategies and workflows so you do not miss anything.
9. WordBook
This is not just an app for writing and editing. It also helps you improve your punctuation and vocabulary while you write. It has an integrated thesaurus and dictionary that can be searched to find desired words along with their meanings.
WordBook is an excellent way to improve your content writing. For a low price you can get over 120,000 voice pronunciations, spell check recommendations, and over 30,000 etymologies.
10. aTimeLogger
The tenth in my list of the top ten fantastic apps for writers is the aTimeLogger app. It is similar to Trello, and allows you to schedule your time and writing tasks efficiently. Professionals and writers are quite busy and it’s hard for them to keep track of their time.
Through this app they can track their weekly or monthly tasks and engagements in a simple graph or diagram style.
Bonus #1: Hemingway Editor
The Hemingway App is popular among writers who want to improve their skills. Available for desktop and mobile devices, it highlights errors and makes suggestions to strengthen your writing.
Bonus #2: Grammarly App
Special thanks to Mark for reminding us in the comments that Grammarly should also be included. They offer free and premium versions for operating systems, browsers, mobile devices, Word, Microsoft Office, and even WordPress.
You choose!
I believe by now you have a good grasp of these best apps for writers and must have made up your mind which one you will download. Whether you need to write, share, edit or manage your time effectively, this list of top ten best apps for writers is going to get you through.
Sana Syeda
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Have started blogging recently and apps like these are really helpful! Now with these I can stay connected in all devices and can be more productive.
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Nice and informative article for specially professional content writers and make sure bloggers can work more efficiently through these apps.
Omg! As a blog writer, this apps will help me to be more productive. Glad to know about these awesome apps. And obviously thank you for that.
Hello Sana,
Glad to see this informative post, and really impressed with the top 10 Fantastic apps you have shared that every writer should know and have! They can be really useful as-well-as helpful too!
With Regards!
Now wait a minute, Evernote does have a premium paid version but it’s not really a “paid app”. I’ve been using the free version for years and it’s still amazing.
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Thanks for sharing paid and free apps. Gonna try this all.
I am looking for some goods app and i have got them.
These Paid apps are not that expensive
I’m using one of them, and it’s so good apps
But, thanks for your informaiton.
I have a blog that i run and i am hopeful that when i download one of this writing apps i will get the best and simplified text for my content i create on my site..
this is a very nice article for the content writers or for the people who write books. I think it will make easy to write anything according to your ideas. that you per sue in your mind. thank s for posting such a nice thing.
Simplified text are always better for effective communication. I would love to see applications that have simplified text. Grammarly should take note.. As well as google.
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Thank you for sharing an informative writing. These apps can be helpful to a writer and can surely help to manage the writing task well. I am already using some of the apps. Will try to use the rest to enhance my writing quality. Keep up the good work and share helpful information like this.
Nice informative article. Actually, I am a new blogger and I was looking for some apps and then I found your article. Thanks. Good Job!
hello,
I am not writer but all the apps are awesome as i am used three of them, thanks for sharing it
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Thanks for sharing such a content. for the content writer to make his content more attractive and unique. Thanks again for sharing this blog. this is very nice blog. and also contain useful content. Display advertising services need such a useful information.
Three of them I am already using mam but all are very useful. So thank you for sharing this wonderful tips with us.
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If we are taking a blogging system concept these apps very useful to writ the blog very easily. Thanks for sharing these type of informative , outstanding articles, and also its very useful for me .
You have listed few of those I use more frequently and that’s great to see them on your list;
Like Evernote, Trello, Microsoft Word and Grammarly;
And I find one of the best is Grammarly which has helped me a lot during article writing;
Regarding other apps, those all are not mandatory for writers, bloggers and freelancers but the Grammarly is;
Well thank you so much for sharing this really worthy article;
Thanks for sharing the list. I have been using most of them, will try the remaining ones. Keep posting amazing stuff. Thumbs UP!
Interesting and well-written post with many useful information for beginners and also for more experienced writers! Thank you for this article 🙂
Thank you Pawel for your comments.
You are welcome and get back for more of my posts in future 🙂
Hi
Thanks for sharing great information although it is dificult to mention all features in one post in my opinion ywriter is best
Keep up the good work
Thank you Kashif . Yes indeed. All the apps couldn’t be added in a post, however tried to cover the best.
August 28, 2018 at 1:15 am
nice article.
I ended up buying the paid version of Grammarly but the free version provides most of the basic corrections.
Three of them I am already using. Thanks for sharing this information with us.
I tried Evernote but it was quite difficult for me.
Hi Mike,
Try gnote or Tomboy notes. (They’re almost exactly the same.) I use them all the time and find them easy to use. But be aware that they auto-save and if you accidentally write over or delete something it is gone.
I wrote about using Tomboy Notes in https://growmap.com/tomboy-notes/
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I tried Evernote but frankly, I’am kind of stuck to my organizer made of paper. So I assume, I need to get used to it to find the advantages of Evernote.
Hi Max,
Thanks for your input and sharing your experience. Yes, Evernote needs a bit of time to get used to it, and once you get the hold of the app, you will definitely going to benefit from it.
Be sure to check AirStory and ProWritingAid. Both are online tools that can help improve organise their documents for drafting and one tool is a great alternative to whitesmoke, ginger, or grammarly.
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HI Archie,
Thanks for sharing more informaiton. Sure, since it’s a bit difficult to list all the useful apps in a single post, I have tried to include the most popular ones. But yes, I will surely check em’ out too!
great collections. two of them I am using. also, you missed Grammarly here. add that too. thanks for sharing.
Hi Prakash,
Grammarly was added as a bonus at the bottom of the post previous to your comment.
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Hi Rama,
Thanks for your feedback! It helps to create better content every time. Make sure to check out other useful posts too.
Thanks, Gail.
I ended up buying the paid version of Grammarly but the free version provides most of the basic corrections.
Cheers!
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+1 for Hemingway – I now use it for all my writing as a bit of a check.
I’d also suggest Grammarly for the same reasons.
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Hi Mark,
Thank you for reminding me. I don’t know how we could forget Grammarly as we use it almost every day. I’ve added a Bonus #2 and an thank you in the body of the post.
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