This post was first published in November 2022 and updated in September 2024.
There are so many different useful tools out there for writers, it can be tricky to figure out which writing sofaware you need … and what’s just a
distraction.
After 16+ years of freelancing (and even more years of fiction writing and blogging), there’s plenty of free writing software that I use on a daily or near-daily basis.
Many of these have replaced tools other I used to use, for various reasons – like
easier collaboration or better workflow for me.
All the tools I’ve listed here are permanently free, not just tools with free trials. Some have a paid version that you can upgrade to, but you’ll likely find that the free version offers everything you need, in most cases.
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