Julie R. Neidlinger: Lone Prairie Art and Writing

Useful tools for writers.

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::Every once in a while I go on a link-collecting mission to see what useful stuff is out there. Here are tools for writers that I think you'll like.::

Stuff I use:

Google Documents: Google's online word processing (and spread sheet, if you're so inclined) is extremely handy. I use it often, writing up short stories, essays, blog post drafts, and other ideas. It's safe, secure, works just like regular word processing software, but the nice thing is that no matter where you are, if you can get to an internet connection, you can access your files. No jump drives, portable drives, disks, etc. It's right there when you need it. Because it's a Google product, you can integrate it with your free Google account, making login easy and convenient.
Yeah Write: A kind of goofy little bit of software I use for writing letters, journals, etc. It's a very different set-up from a typical word processor in that you fill in data blanks and the software takes care of the formatting.

Writing prompts:

CreativeWritingPrompts.com
Writers' Digest writing prompts
WritingFix: Daily writing prompts
Prompt generator: Meant for kids in school, but kind of fun.
Creativity Portal: Prompt generator

Other Links:

Poynter's Thirty Tools for Writers: Suggestions and guidelines for the writing craft.
Paperback Writer's Freeware & Online Tools: The most amazingling comprehensive listing of software for writers that I've seen.
Ten Essential Reference Sites for Writers
Writers' Resource Center
Book in a Week
Organized Writer
Writers Weekly

This is a little short, but all I have time for right now. I'll update as I find more, but if you have suggestions or additional links, leave them in the comments section below.