July 2015 – Elizabeth Upton

4 Best Apps for Writing

July 21, 2015
Liz
Blog

Writing a novel is a lengthy and dedicated process, but luckily there are several apps for writers that can help you track ideas, leave notes and even conglomerate photos for character inspiration. Cloud technology allows writing tools to manifest right at your fingertips on a smartphone, iPad, tablet, Kindle and more. Here are four of the best apps for writing that can help you finish a novel in no time.

4 Best Apps for Writing

Writing Prompts

If you’ve ever suffered from writer’s block, you’ll know that writing to short prompts can be a great way to break stale routines and gain fresh ideas. Writing Prompts is one of the great apps for writing because it gives you the tools to start writing out-of-the-box stories, jot down notes several times a day, gain new vocabulary and get publishing. Find out more here.

July 7, 2015
Liz
Blog

Writing a novel can seem like a daunting process, and tackling first drafts are hard to do without getting overwhelmed. Taking small, deliberate steps can help with the writing process, in addition to these 4 tips.

4 Tips for Finishing First Drafts

Get Through the First Page…

“The first step toward getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” –John Pierpont Morgan

Frequently called the “blank page hurdle,” starting a first draft is one of the most difficult parts of the writing process. Write something, anything, to get you through the first page of your manuscript, because you can always come back later and change it. It can also be helpful to check out resources for creative ways to start the novel.