Writers love solitude or so I’m told, but when you’re on the move to the latest Starbucks, you need apps for on the go–apps for writers. Whatever your writing style, a writer never stops writing, even over a cup of coffee. I’ve listed a few of the best writing apps to help dynamic writers stay on top of their game.
Writing Apps
Write, write, write no matter where you are. A few powerful writing apps can help you stay on task and defeat writers block without excuse.
Byword
This app gives you the freedom to sync between your laptop, iPhone, and iPad. Pick up where you left off and enjoy the flexibility of markdown formatting.
Pages
A full-featured word processing app with the capabilities for Word Documents, Spreadsheets, and Presentations. Everything right at your fingertips.
Use Your Handwriting
Use your own handwriting to keep track of information. This is a great handwriting app for iPhone and iPad.
IA Writer
Simplistic in nature and design, IA Writer provides a distraction free writing arena.
Day One Journal
We learn something new everyday, meet new people, and hopefully do something exciting, and what better way to log it all than Day One Journal. This intuitive apps makes journaling as easy as tweeting.
Organizing Apps
Not all writers are organizers, and let’s face it, it’s hard to stay organized. Enable yourself to work more effienctly..
Evernote
Evernote is a staple, available for just about every mobile device under the sun. Take notes, organize your writing, save photos and more. Writing fiction, make a separate note for each chapter and organize them as you go along.
Things 2
Based on the GTD system, Things 2 makes it easy for any writer to keep track of tasks, clients projects, and more. It easily syncs with your laptop, desktop, and iPhone.
Dropbox
Securely store and sync your writing across all of your devices. Never trust one hard drive for your life’s work. Dropbox helps you access everything all the time ,but also provides a secure backup. Immediately receive 2 GB of storage when you sign-up, adding 250 MB for any referrals that sign up. Dropbox also offers various up-gradable plans.
Platform Building Apps
Online presence makes a huge different for a writer. Without it you’re like a bird without wings. You can run and hop, but you can’t take off. Even if you’re simply starting a blog, you can keep up with the two most popular platforms–WordPress and Blogger.
WordPress
One of the most popular and versatile blogging platforms, the WordPress App offers full access to your blog. Post new material, keep up with comments, and track you stats. All from the convenience of your iPhone or iPad.
Blogger
Blogger, powered by Google, is a free and highly-functioning blogging platform. Google recently added their dynamic traffic tracking Google Analytics, helping you know who, how, and when people access your blog.
Research
Where do you turn for quick access to information? Well, many of us go to Wikipeidia, the publisher unaccredited nightmare. But, it’s till a good source of information in a bind. The App Store provides us with a fantastic list of resources.
Wikipedia
Everyone’s favorite know-it-all source right at your fingertips. No need to use Safari anymore to learn about Paris, the history of the US, or what in the world a Axolotl is.
Quora
Know More. That’s right, ask Quora any question and you’ll receive a list of answers. This is a powerful app is to keep in your arsenal, writer or not.
Conclusion
What other apps have you found to help you in the daily battle to pursue your passion? What other apps for writers would you suggest for others?