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Writing Groups, Tools, & Software

These posts offer user tips for writing and editing software, support groups — both on and offline — and general advice to help you find support and utilities to improve your writing and your writing process.

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Creating A Scene List Synopsis

If you've written a book synopsis, you probably built it with great scenes in mind. Now’s the time to fill them in and focus on the rhythm of your story.
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Get Organized: The Art Of A Flow Board

A flow board provides a visual representation of what projects are in the works, where they are in terms of completion, and which need immediate attention.
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Scrivener and My Case Study in Organizing a Novel

Software can inspire and empower its users. Scrivener did both for me and I’m excited to see what this software can do as I head to completion of my novel.
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Nine Ways Editing Software Can Improve Creative Writing

Editing software can improve your creative writing, and since you're alerted to corrections and suggestions, you can also expect to learn a lot and grow as a writer.
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How An Editing App Can Increase Writing Productivity

Using an editing app can reduce your editing time significantly. You also improve writing productivity when you use an editing tool because you learn as you go along.
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How to Solicit and Act on Feedback from Beta Readers

You’ve finished your second or third draft of your book and you’re ready for feedback from beta readers. Here are the steps you should follow to get and act on the feedback you receive.
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The Best Book Editing Software to Consider

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

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