If you have worked for any large
organizations then you probably know that big businesses invest
in software that improves their employees’ office productivity.
Why should a writing business be any different?
There are some excellent software tools available for fiction
authors that can help writers to be more productive and these
will help writers to save many hours of valuable time. That
means more working hours available to take on additional writing
assignments or more time to spend with your family and friends,
or otherwise enjoying your lifestyle as an author.
Here are several of our favorite software applications for
fiction authors.
Dramatica Pro is a
comprehensive fiction writing system. In fact it's a bit like
having a successful author sitting by your side and mentoring
you as you write. You'll be able to cast and build your
characters, plot out your story, layer in themes, and put it all
together into scenes.
If
you are writing a novel then
NewNovelist can help you by breaking down the process into
very manageable chunks. This software uses the same system as
the top university for creative writing in the UK so you know
you're following a proven system when you use this software.
Nothing
sinks a script faster than bad dialogue.
Great Dialogue Software was named by Writers Digest in its
“Best Software for Writers of 2007”.
It has a database of thousands of samples of the best dialogue from
movies, TV, novels and plays. Most of these samples come with a
detailed analysis to explain how the dialogue was constructed
and why it works. This software gives you 101
dialogue techniques that you will find invaluable in
creating a perfect scene.
WriteItNow is relatively inexpensive creative writing
software that will help you to easily keep all your writing and
background material together. That means you can get rid of all
the scraps of paper and keep your story text and background
material (characters, locations, events and notes) in one place.
yWriter:
With this free novel writing software you can organize your
novel using a 'project'. Then add chapters to the project, then
scenes, characters, items and locations. Arrange a storyboard
view, a visual layout of your work, and more.
While some of these software products are free, don’t neglect to check out
the applications that come with a price tag. Why? Sometimes
authors and writers are reluctant to spend money for their
business. But if you really want to build your own business then
you will know the value of making investments that will truly
help your business to grow.
Purchasing the right software tools will be one of those smart
investments that can improve your productivity and your bottom
line.
