Writing Tools and Software

You cannot overedit, whatever anyone says. I dare say I've never read a book without finding a mistake, but when I see one in my work, there's nothing that can make me feel good about it.

An editing tool uses powerful algorithms to compare your content with that of thousands of published authors. It finds where your writing is clunky or awkward and helps turn your prose into a dynamic, compelling piece that gets readers' attention.

Publishing a book takes effort, so before you start, do a reality check: Do you have what it takes to make your blog a book?

While a good, professional (human) editor is invaluable to your book – the purchase of manuscript editing software can be another prudent investment.

When writing, choose words thoughtfully, and remember you are writing to communicate ideas and feelings for your reader to experience and understand.

Editing software can't replace a human editor, but if you present him with a well-edited, highly-polished text, an editor will be able to focus on your content and ideas rather than your syntax and word choice.

Scrivener's David Johnson and Julia Pierce joined our November #BBchat to talk about their writing software and Scrivener tips for writers.