yWriter

yWriter is a word processor which breaks your novel into chapters and scenes, helping you keep track of your work while leaving your mind free to create.

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yWriter is a word processor which breaks your novel into chapters and scenes, helping you keep track of your work while leaving your mind free to create. It will not write your novel for you, suggest plot ideas or perform creative tasks of any kind. yWriter was designed by an author, not a salesman!

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Scrivener

Scrivener is a word processor and project management tool created specifically for writers of long texts such as novels and research papers.

Commercial Mac OS X Windows Linux iPhone iPad Wine

Export to Word Export to PDF Distraction free writing Scripting Support for LaTeX iPhone/iPod sync Export to ePub Write in separate docs
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bibisco

bibisco is a free and open source software for writing novels. With bibisco you can organize chapters and scenes, manage revisions, export novel in pdf or rtf, and write with a fully featured text editor.

Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux Java

Portable Distraction free writing No installation
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Manuskript

Open-source tool for writers. With outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.

Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux

MarkDown support Export to PDF Distraction free writing Export to ePub Wordpress integration
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Hemingway Editor

Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear. The Hemingway Editor for Mac and PC highlights common errors. Use it to catch wordy sentences, adverbs, passive voice, and dull, complicated words.

Commercial Mac OS X Windows Web

Works Offline Collaborative writing Spell checking Distraction free writing Distraction free UI Automated proofreading Readability integration Writing assistance Writing suggestions
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Plotline

Desktop application to create organize characters, plotlines, scenes, and chapters. Includes a distraction-free editor so you can write your novel in peace!.

Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux

Distraction free writing Syntax Highlighting
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Nimble Writer

Nimble Writer is a general-purpose tool for writing stories, be it short fiction stories or even complete novels or books. It focuses on being distraction-free, simple...

Commercial Windows Steam

Customizable Distraction free writing Fullscreen support
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Wordslingr

Wordslingr is the online word processor designed for writers. FEATURES Available on all devices. Real-time collaboration. Infinite revisions. Manage multiple...

Commercial Web

Real time collaboration Export to PDF Distraction free writing Export to ePub

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