If you’re a budding writer, you will know that getting inspiration to write can happen anywhere, and the best book writing app can be very helpful. Unfortunately, it’s not feasible to carry our ...

I started writing a novel one evening a week when my oldest child was a baby. I’ve just completed a big rewrite and finally feel ready to take the next steps toward getting my story out into the world ...

Working on your novel? Hoping to finish that movie script? Help yourself along with the best writing apps we've tested based on their ease-of-use, features, and cost. I'm an expert in software and ...

Books are getting longer. Some surveys have suggested that the word count for novels has doubled since the 1900s. Case in point, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy maxes out at 455,125 words, while "A ...

If you’re a writer, there’s a good chance you use Google Docs. Whether it’s for a book, short stories, fan fiction, professional writing, or, in my case, tech journalism, Google Docs is often the ...

Authors are not immune to procrastination, nor to distraction. To write a book requires dedication and a consistent writing schedule, but any author will tell you that the kind of focus needed to ...

2020 was not the year I wrote my first book—but it was the year I started thinking about it. And in typical freelance writer fashion, I decided to take advantage of my position and get some advice on ...

If you’re looking for a portable device that can also be used as a writing station, well, the humble iPad is a great choice. While it’s still lacking in some respects, Apple has bridged the large gulf ...

This first step is critical. Clarity will help with the writing and editing. Your book should provide the reader insights into your area of expertise. You must already be an expert and need to be able ...