- AcroWizard
AcroWizard can create a database and table of acronyms from your document in about 10 seconds. Free trial version offered.
- Ars Lexis Software
Expandable and adaptable dictionary and thesaurus designed for use on Palm-platform handheld devices. While comprehensive (the base dictionary has 122,000 words defined) the programs are memory-efficient.
- Ashleywilde Publishers
Plots Unlimited, software program that helps fiction writers generate solidly constructed story plots and outlines.
- Autobiography Software Program
Oral histories, life stories, family histories written and preserved using a word processor. Creates a family heirloom document.
- Biography Software Corporation
The personal author system combines biography and genealogy research tools along with biography writing and publishing tools.
- Character Naming Software
Includes first and last names. With extensive search capabilities such as starts with, number of syllables, origins, and themes for first names.
- Character Pro for Writers 2.0
A creative writing tool designed to help writers create great story characters. Newsletter available.
- Clip Words
Search, edit, combine, or cut and paste entries and move them into any Windows or Mac software application. From Epigraphics.
- Editor Software
StyleWriter, the plain English editor. The Electronic Writing Course and an Electronic House Style. Information and advice on writing in plain language plus a free trial of StyleWriter software.
- eMediaAdmin
Software for publishing online magazines and newspapers. Creates article webpages, table of contents and chronological archive webpages using customizable templates.
- eZine Assistant
A free application that manages and formats eZines and email newsletters.
- Final Draft/AV
A formatted word processor specifically intended for writing video scripts -- whether feature programming, advertisements, or documentaries. The basic format is two columns: audio in one panel and video in the other.
- FlashLog
A web-based application that automatically publishes, designs, and distributes customized opt-in newsletters, ezines, web content, and targeted email marketing campaigns for writers, publishers and original content owners.
- GRiM Software's Musings
A tip-of-the-day style program that presents the user with inspirational quotes about writing, as well as creative writing exercises to awaken the muse within. Can be downloaded from this site.
- Hi-Note
Outline and brainstorm on the go. Create notes and subnotes, similar to topics and sub-topics used in other programs, on your Palm Pilot. Easily incorporates graphics as well as text.
- Idea Fisher
Idea-generating tools and techniques for business and creative writers.
- Intellectus Enterprises
Products for organizing ideas, thoughts and notes. Free trial available. [Windows only]
- MasterFreelancer
Web store for writers and creative professionals.
- NoTypos.com
Medical spell check software for MS Word and Corel WordPerfect. For transcription, notes, reports, and anything medical. Free trial version.
- Perfect Keyboard
Type paragraphs, quotes, phone numbers, names, addresses, credit card numbers, URLs or email addresses with one keystroke.
- Power Structure
Provides several different views allowing the writer to organize and study his work from the perspective of plot, character, and other customizable settings.
- RoughDraft
Freeware word processor. It has features specifically designed for writers of novels, short stories, articles, poetry, plays and screenplays.
- Self-Publishers Affordable System
Explains the home based publishing system which allows everyone to produce their own professional book inexpensively and in any number they want. Sample books on display.
- Spacejock Software
Developer of many programs appropriate for writers. Windows95 or above.
- StoryCraft Writer's Software
Story development software. Also online writer's courses in novel and screenwriting.
- StyleEase
From Guilford Publications. Formats text and pops in references in MLA style. For term papers, journal articles, theses, and dissertations.
- The Sandbaggers
Automated manuscript management software for DOS.
- The Working Writer
Software that tracks the business of freelance writing from query letter to paycheck.
- The WritePro Corporation
Free professional advice and resources for writers, fiction and nonfiction. Free creative writing tutorial software.
- The Writers Store
For screenwriting software, creative writing, TV movie script and screenplay production software.
- Willow Tea
For and about writers, with book recommendations, software, and suggestions to improve writing. Submissions are accepted, upon approval, for inclusion and representation of good writing.
- WordCounter
Ranks the most frequently used words in any given body of text. Use it to find keywords, or just to see what words you overuse. Free to use online, not a download.
- WordDog Plain English Editor
Searches Word documents for wordy phrases, redundancies, ambiguous words, outworn expressions, formal language, cliches, and suggests crisp, clear plain language alternatives that everyone can understand.
- WordWeb Pro
Find words and make anagrams with this powerful thesaurus/ dictionary software.
- WriteExpress Corporation
Writing tools for amateurs and professionals.
- WriteItNow
Record all your story characters, events and locations. Display charts. Generate characters and ideas.
- Writer's Blocks
Screenplay outlining program that duplicates the popular index card system on your PC. From Ashley Software.
- Writer's Software Ranked
Listing different types of writer's software.
- Xerotron
Software to aid in generating new ideas. Ideal for inventors, teachers, writers, students or anyone with an active, creative mind searching for new ideas. Built-in dictionary-thesaurus.
- Z-Write
A smart word processor that makes organizing text a breeze. Create sections in the lefthand frame, enter the text in the full-size page area on the right. Navigate through large documents by inserting named bookmarks via the utilities menu.
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