10 Free Software Applications for Writers by Gary McLaren

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10 Free Software Applications for Writers

By Gary McLaren

To do any job well you need to use appropriate tools. While there
are many software applications that can assist you during the
process of writing and publishing your manuscript some of the
applications are expensive, costing hundreds of dollars each.

So what if you are operating on a tight budget… or you would simply
like to keep your operating costs low? Here is a list of ten free
software applications for writers.

OPENOFFICE WRITER

If you want to use a word processor similar to Microsoft Word – but
without the cost – try the free OpenOffice Writer. You can read and
save files in multiple formats including OpenOffice’s format as
well as Word format. You can also covert your document into
fully-featured PDFs with security, clickable Tables of Contents
etc. For PC & Mac.

YWRITER

This is a free novel-writing application that you can use to write
your next story. It’s “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.” For PC.

STORYBOOK

This is another novel-writing application for creative writers,
novelists and authors. For PC.

WORDPRESS

For blogging, it is hard to beat WordPress. Either your web host
will offer it with an easy install option or you can download it
free and install it yourself.

CUTEPDF

This software will allow you to convert documents into PDF format.
The free version will meet many writer’s needs. For PC.

MOBIPOCKET CREATOR

To convert your document into Mobi format, which is readable on the
Amazon Kindle, you can use MobiPocket Creator. You can convert from
PDF, Word and text files. For PC.

CALIBRE

When it comes to converting between ebook formats you really must
consider using Calibre. For PC & Mac.

GIMP

Do you want to make your own book cover images but you don’t want
to pay for an expensive image editing package? Check out Gimp. For
PC & Mac.

FILEZILLA

If you are working with electronic documents it won’t be long
before you need to transfer files via FTP to or from a server.
FileZilla will help you do this. For PC & Mac.

7-ZIP

Do you need a way to bundle files or unzip them? This is a free
zipping/unzipping utility similar to WinZip. For PC.

WHERE TO DOWNLOAD THESE SOFTWARE TOOLS?

For links to each web site where you can download the software
above visit http://goo.gl/KqZMA