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Writers write. Everyone else makes excuses.
-- Jack Bickham
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Ultimately you have to choose your writing over something else. It has to become a
priority. Only the writer can decide what you are going to carve out
of your life in order to fit this in.
-- David Ebershoff
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Software for Writers
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I'm always looking for a quick and easy way to do things. These programs are particularly helpful. Software specifically designed for writers is here.
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AZZ Cardfile - Customizable, free form organizer software with lots of free sample files.
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BlogJet - A "must have" for anyone who blogs regularly.
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EditPad - Comprehensive text editor.
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LifeJournal - Personal journaling software that you can customize and password-protect. Has a specialized version for writers.
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Link Commander - A great bookmark manager.
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Search Automator Pro - A time-saving "must-have" for serious online research. Includes specialized search engines.
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Skype - Voice, video and conference calling over the Internet.
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Trillian - My favorite instant messenger program.
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TurboNote+ - My favorite desktop "sticky note" program.
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WordWeb - Handy dictionary and thesaurus that lets you look up words in almost any program.
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These programs are specifically designed for writers.
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Character Pro - Character development program that uses the Enneagram personality-typing system. I use this along with Alice Orr's "Writing Characters from the Inside Out" exercise to create dynamic characters.
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WriteWay - Organizational software to take you from story concept to completed manuscript. Designed for writers by a writer's DH.
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Write Again! - A management program that keeps track of writing projects, deadlines, submissions, and market contacts.
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© 2006-2007
Jeanne Vincent All Rights Reserved
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