Do you use any tools for writing your Novel?

[Miniwrites]

I am currently using MS word only. I like Scrivener too but it is a paid software. I would like to know what other writers are using. It doesn't have to be just for writing, maybe for planning phase as well, like story mapping or character graph etc.

[KevinReijnders]

While I'm not a novelist, I also use MS word to write my scripts. I also use MS excel to create a master document. This contains my entire project breakdown, checklists and links to workfiles otherwise lost in folders upon folders

[Leyelle]

I use Google docs and Grammarly, plus an actual editor. Grammarly's getting a lot worse to use though because they are making more and more corrections locked behind the paywall

[Miniwrites]

Okay, that's great. That looks like a lot of multitasking. Wow.

[Miniwrites]

Yes, that does sound a bit more reassuring. Hiring an actual experienced editor who can ensure that all sharp edges are trimmed in final version.

[KevinReijnders]

I wouldn't call it multitasking perse, but it does help simplify the complexities of the project and give me a structured overview

[BoomerZ]

I just use OpenOffice. It's free and gets the job done.

[Ramiled]

I've used Reedsy personally really like them because I can write like normal and also just do random notes on a dif area for planning or just random plot ideas.

[Miniwrites]

I like Reedsy too but it is not available for my region, so I can't sign up for it.

[RandomKelsey]

I use the Donjon Fantasy Calendar to track events and the passage of time. You can customize it however you'd like your story's calendar to be, add moon phases for multiple moons, and even have it auto-fill celestial events.

For editing, I use the MS Word 'Read Aloud' feature to read my text back to me in order to catch mistakes or odd phrases.

I use Family Echo for family trees.

I like Names Nerd for unique names based off fantasy or sci-fi races.

I haven't used it much, but I've been interested in trying out Legend Keeper to keep track of lore and important details.

[aquashark]

I used to use grammarly but ended up uninstalling after they started adding pay walls to everything. I now use Google docs, proof read my work and send the unrealised episodes to a few friends before releasing it.

Other then that I'm not much of an artist so I also use canva for my thumbnails and book cover

[Miniwrites]

Wow! You have quite a list. That's great!

[Miniwrites]

That's great way to simplify things. I too, use canna for covers and other pics.

[GothickangelStudios]

For accessible software now, I use Google Docs so I can voice to type. Makes sight issues from epilepsy so much easier. Pre TBI I used note pad in the 90s. Then years after that, MS Word then Open Office.

[Kittykir1129]

Hmm... I use...

• Google docs for Writing and taking notes
• A read-to-you extension on my google chrome when I need it (make sure it sounds right... though I probably listen too fast. I still catch stuff later. )
• An extension I downloaded for google docs for editing
• Gemini for general questions (like today, I asked how long a two day trip for a carriage would be for a just a horse)
• For a while I was using Plottr to keep track of my notes and really loved it! But it's a paid program and I couldn't justify continuing. For now.
• Canva for covers and pics
• Midjourney for generating inspiration pictures
• I bought a full version of Atticus to format my stories for Kindle (though I've only used it a handful of times and none of those stories are live right now)
• Gemini or a general google search for the meaning behind names

... I think that's it....

[Miniwrites]

Great! Google docs has built in correction tool which is better than the offline version, certainly.

[Miniwrites]

That's amazing! It is great to see that you have quite a professional list there.

[gregdcosta77]

Yes, I have many tools and Generators
War Horse Name Generator
Warrior Cats Bloodclan Name Generator
YouTube Animator Name Generator
YouTube Fishing Channel Name Generator
Yearbook Name Generator