Welcome readers,
writers, authors, and bloggers!
We're glad you're here!
It's the First Wednesday of the month; when we celebrate IWSG
Day in the form of a
blog hop featuring members and guests of the Insecure
Writer's Support Group. Founded
by author Alex Cavanaugh (Thank you, Captain!) and fostered by
like-minded associates, IWSG is a comfortable place to share views and literary
news as we record our journeys. Check out our latest newsletter here.
Our awesome co-hosts this month are: JS Pailly, Rebecca Douglass, Pat Garcia, Louise-Fundy Blue, and Natalie Aguirre!
The optional
question(s) for this month is: What are your favorite writing processing (e.g. Word,
Scrivener, yWriter, Dabble), writing apps, software, and tools? Why do you
recommend them? And which one is your all-time favorite that you cannot live
without and use daily or at least whenever you write?
I use Word for everything, but there are a few exceptions. For instance, the manuscript I’ve been working on for longer than I care to admit. For this, I rely on “specialty” tools and apps “guaranteed” to wrest my buried best from the depths of obstinate procrastination.
I’ve been impressed and grown quite fond of Reedsy
Studio (recommended by IWSG), I’ve tried Scrivener (liked it!) but hadn’t quite
decided if I liked the yearly fee compared to Reedsy, which is mostly free,
when I signed up with Reedsy. I
understand Natural Reader is popular, also free, as is Apple Pages.
All that aside, nothing beats good old-fashioned
conversation with someone you can trust for honest advice, and unwavering
support. Someone to kick around ideas with. If you are looking for something
like this, look no further. You’ll find all this and more, right here at
Insecure Writer’s Support Group!
Wishing everyone the kind of 4th of July
you can’t wait to write about!
I like free anything! By the time I purchase a computer, the software, a suitable chair...whatever...my credit card needs a break.
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Haha! I hear ya, Lee!
DeleteI really like Word too.
ReplyDeleteI'm just a creature of habit ;-) But when something works...
DeleteThanks for co-hosting, Natalie ;-)
DeleteFree is good! I have so many subscriptions to things that start to really add up!
ReplyDeleteA favorite of mine are informative, always inspiring, and usually free webinars. Lately, I set aside time after a webinar because I know I'm going to want to write ;-)
DeleteThanks for co-hosting, Rebecca!
Free and from a real person - that's always the best. Happy Fourth!
ReplyDeleteCan't beat it! Happy Summer, Captain!
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ReplyDeleteThanks. I've been thinking about Scrivener, but didn't know about the fee. And really didn't even know about Reedsy, but will have to take a look!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, no one I know who uses Scrivener ever complains, and they usually put out some pretty impressive work ;-)
DeleteHappy summer, Miffie!
Hi Birgit - Happy Fourth to you too. I'm enjoying reading the tools that everyone uses ... always good to learn ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary!
DeleteI enjoy reading what others are using and doing, as well. Just another bonus of this writing group ;-) Happy summer!
Its good to try new things. Ya never know if something might be better.
ReplyDeleteHi, Dolorah!
DeleteAnd you never know when that one new thing you find will be the very best ever!
Happy, productive summer!