This post was first published in November 2022 and last updated in May 2025.
There are so many different useful tools out there for writers, it can be tricky to figure out which writing software you need … and what’s just a distraction.
After 17+ 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 other tools 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. Many have a paid version that you can upgrade to, but often, the free version will offer everything you need.
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