5 Tools Everyone in the writer Industry Should Be Using

Writing is a craft and every craft has tools.  While some authors go purely for the electronic, others may lend themselves to the old school of paper and pen.  However, there are those who believe a blend of both worlds is best.  Here are Five tools everyone in the writer industry should be using.

Scrivener – Hands down, the best writing application in existence.  Created by Literature & Latte, the software allows writers to create fiction, non-fiction, chapter based novels, screenplays and more.  The software has a FREE 30-use trial that will surely win any writer over.

Dropbox – Storage is key especially when you are churning out DOCs, PDFs and other file types by the minute.  After the ability to keep what you’re creating, the capability to reach it anywhere anytime is equally as important.  Dropbox allows writers to store files online and mirrored to their desktop with an opening offer of more-than-sufficient storage.

Surface Pro – A hybrid of a computer and a tablet.  Microsoft’s answer to the iPad is a definite piece of technology one needs to have.  Blending the portability of a tablet with the customization and installation options of a laptop, the Surface Pro makes writing on the go the easiest of tasks.

Notepad – Not the Windows application but an actual collection of bound pages.  While electronics can lose power, short out or act up, a good old-fashioned notepad can rarely ever fail you.

Digital recorder – Our muses come at different times and not always when we expect them.  At times and often odd times, we are struck by ideas and topics for our craft.  If one is driving or devoid of something to write with, a digital recorder is a great way to capture that lightning in a bottle for later.