There are many apps for mobile and computer applications that can be used to make the most of writers. From simple applications of notes, to programs to develop mental schemes, going through extremely complete solutions to develop a novel in detail.

In this article we present the 5 key apps for Android or iOS that will help you overcome the fear of blank paper, and that may end up becoming frequent tools.

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1. Word

 

At first, Microsoft was quite reluctant to take an Android version of its classic Office, but finally decided to launch their own native version for this system. Word will allow you to use it not only as a text editor, but also you can synchronize your files with Dropbox or Onedrive so that you always carry them with you.

In this way, the app becomes a digital format of the writer’s classic notebook. You never know when inspiration will come, it can be in the subway, in the supermarket or anywhere, and we do not always have the computer where we write at hand, so the mobile becomes our ally.

Its adaptation is complete both on the mobile system and tablet format, so it becomes a fully functional tool both for annotations and for writing longer texts.

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. Evernote

 

Have you ever had a great idea and the fact that you can not write it at that moment has been lost? Or have you written it but have you lost the note? It is quite recurrent, not only in writers. With Evernote you will not leave any great idea in the inkwell. Evernote is a very complete App of notes that allows to leave in writing any idea or concept that you can think of.

With Evernote you can make an exhaustive management of the notes you are taking, adding texts, images, audios, etc. In addition, it allows a very complete organization through folders and labels. Evernote is not just an app designed for mobile devices, they also have a desktop app (Windows and Mac) and a web format (accessible through the browser). In this way, whatever your way of working Evernote will become your best ally, since all the notes are synchronized automatically.

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3. iA Writer

 

If you need an application that allows you to fully immerse yourself in what you are writing and get involved in writing completely, the solution is iA Writer. This application, created expressly for writers , has several ways and solutions to facilitate the concentration and development of your work.

First, its best-known mode, Focus Mode , highlights only what you are writing and blurs the above. This can be very useful so as not to get distracted by past sentences or paragraphs and it means extra concentration on what you write.

Also, among other things, you can add a mode that highlights with different colors the different types of words (nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs). The purpose is to facilitate the use of a stylistic resource, that you see your constructions and can identify mistakes or mistakes much more easily.

Finally, everything you write is exportable to both PDF and Word so it is a very good application as a writer. It makes the work much easier and has specific functionalities that will help you create a much more refined and quality content .

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4. Jotterpad

 

If what you are looking for is an application that closely resembles the simplicity of a Jotterpad typewriter, it is the solution. Word and iA Writer are applications with many options, Jotterpad only has one: Write.

It is the simplicity made application , it synchronizes the work with Dropbox and has a simple interface. What this application does allow is to write, write, and write … In addition, the text is not so processed allowing you to see the work as you saw it before on any typewriter.

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5. Mindjet Maps

 

Finally, we highlight Mindjet Maps, which, although it is not a word processor as in the previous cases, is an essential application to be able to organize our work well. Do you need to create mental schemes to organize a chapter or a specific event of your novel?

Mindjet Maps is an application that helps you clarify your ideas and develop simple and effective schemes . Like the other Apps that we have analyzed, it is a developer ecosystem to work in both mobile and desktop versions.

These conceptual maps are of great help when it comes to shaping the novel. They are the backbone of work as a writer. Once you have made a good skeleton, it will be much easier to shape the rest of the book.

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6. Write or Die

Are you a specialist in procrastination and live to the limit of delivery times? This app can be the bitter (and effective) remedy for your evil. Before starting your writing, define your goals in number of words and work time, choose a reward or a punishment to motivate you, which can be uncomfortable images in sight or encouraging sounds. You can also try the Kamikaze mode , in which, if you stop typing, you will lose the last words of the text. You can try a free web version here . If you manage to overcome procrastination, maybe it’s time to check if other behaviors can affect the future of your book, here is a list of the writer’s sins that you should correct .

7. iDeas for writing

You are in front of the computer, you watch the clock, 45 minutes have passed since you wrote the last sentence and you can not find the words to continue . Does it sound familiar? iDeas for writing will help you find new ideas for your book. When you buy the app, you can see the different challenges and literary games, a generator of random words and characters, etc. The app is available for iOS and Android. If apart from the app, you want more tips to overcome the creative block, click here

 

8. Werdsmith

Intuitive and pleasant, Werdsmith seeks to motivate you to write from anywhere. You can set writing and ritual goals within the app, as well as share your stories on Twitter or Facebook. The app connects to the cloud so you do not lose your work and can continue from where you left off, no matter if you change from iPhone to iPad or vice versa. Most of its functions are free with a limit on the amount of documents created. To remove this, then buy the unlimited access or become part of the Werdsmith community for a monthly fee of 4.99 USD and enjoy the full potential of the app.

In conclusion…

There are no excuses for not finishing your book. With these apps, you can write from anywhere, whether or not you have an Internet connection. The most important thing is that you can take advantage of all the moments of the day to continue your work as a writer, regardless of the stage of your project. In addition to downloading these apps, do not forget to check out these digital tools for writers that will help you plan your story, create interesting characters and design the cover of your book. Write On has been said!