Useful Writing Tools – 5 Digital Favorites
Choosing digital writing tools can be just as idiosyncratic as selecting a favorite pen or brand of notebook. Keeping that in mind, here are 5 of my favorite tools for productivity and creativity:
1. Write or Die software, by Dr. Wicked’s Writing Lab
The concept is simple. Set a timer and a word count, then enter your text in a box. If you don’t reach your writing quota by deadline, suffer the consequences — a loud, unpleasant alarm prodding at you, or worse — your writing being erased whenever your fingers stop moving. Your choice.
I love the simplicity. Great for when I need a little extra prod or the pressure of a deadline.
The downside: there’s no way to auto-save while you’re writing. There’s always the chance your browser will freeze up or quit while you’re writing. This is less likely if you have a newer computer and a stable browser, and no other windows open at the time.
