Top 10: Book Writing Software

2024. Book writing software Dabble makes it easier to create characters



Dabble has released a new version with enhanced character and cast creation feature. Now authors can craft intricate backstories, define relationships, and visualize cast with our new Cast and Characters features. You can now set up property lists in Notes and Characters to keep track of all the important details, mark your editing progress, scenes to come back to, or important notes by changing their icons, create and reuse your own character templates easily. Just like Character Templates, you can create a template for your scenes and scene notes. Perfect for following along with writing courses or setting up your scenes in the perfect way. Notes can have banners now. Whether it's a magical ring or a flaming volcano, you can visualize what your note is more easily. And just like Characters and Scenes, you can create various note templates. Besides, now you can print notes directly from Dabble quickly and easily. No more messing about with exporting first.


2023. Reedsy adds cats to its Writing App



All of these renowned writers - Stephen King, Doris Lessing, Jorge Luis Borges, Alice Walker, and Mark Twain - had a common source of inspiration: their cats. And now, writers using the Reedsy Book Editor can also benefit from feline companionship with the new "Reedsy Cats" feature. By toggling CAT mode after starting a new project, a cute cat will appear in your virtual workspace, ready to keep you company as you work towards your daily word count goals. These virtual kitties will spend their time sleeping and grooming, just like their real-life counterparts, while you focus on writing and boost your productivity.

2022. ProWritingAid enables Scrivener proofreading



While Scrivener provides built-in spelling and grammar checking features on Mac and Windows, they are not always comprehensive, and the grammar checking tool can be limited. Fortunately, there is one grammar checker that works seamlessly with Scrivener: ProWritingAid. Available online and on the desktop, ProWritingAid is a powerful grammar checker that provides comprehensive and accurate suggestions for grammar errors. To use ProWritingAid with Scrivener, you simply need to select a file in the Binder and begin editing. The number of available corrections is displayed at the top of the window, and for each suggestion, you can accept, ignore, or disable the specific rule that triggered it. Additionally, if ProWritingAid flags an unknown word as a spelling error, you can add it to your personal dictionary to avoid future alerts. Once you have finished editing your project, simply save the changes in your Scrivener project, and you're good to go.


2021. Writing app Dabble has gone mobile



Fiction writing service Dabble now has mobile support which enables writers to work on their novel anytime, anywhere. Unlike other apps that are delivered through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, Dabble is accessible through a regular website and can be installed on your phone’s home screen for advanced support, just like a native app. To install it on an iPhone, you simply navigate to Dabble’s website, click the share button at the bottom, and choose Add to Home Screen. Android users can use the button in the URL bar to do the same. The Web App is able to function offline and sync with the server whenever it goes online, just like on desktop. All of the features you enjoy on desktop are available on mobile.


2021. Scrivener 3 for Windows gets simple and beautiful interface



The latest version of Scrivener 3 is now available on Windows, bringing with it a variety of new and improved features. The update includes a modernized and simplified interface, a redesigned and more flexible Compile feature, and a full styles system in the text system. Other enhancements include the ability to view index cards on colored threads, improved ebook export, and the addition of Writing History to track daily writing progress. Custom Metadata has also been improved, allowing for checkboxes, dates, and list boxes to be added to the Inspector and outliner. Additional features include enhanced outlining, a new Quick Search tool, progress bars, and a Dark Mode, among others. The Bookmarks feature also replaces Project Notes, References, and Favorites, making it easier to access frequently used documents. Furthermore, the Dialogue Focus feature allows users to easily locate all dialogue within their text.


2020. Writing software Jutoh 3 adds storyboard planning tool and Cover Designer



Jutoh 3 introduces features aimed at enhancing the creative process of your project, such as a drag-and-drop planning tool, writing exercises, and writing advice. In addition, it improves on various aspects of Jutoh 2, with a revamped menu structure and parts of the user interface that are faster and more intuitive. The storyboard feature allows you to arrange cards in rows, giving you the freedom to rapidly reorder scenes and unleash your creativity. Furthermore, Jutoh's cover designer now has full undo/redo capabilities, and objects can be moved and resized interactively. Other additions include the ability to use spell-check mode in the Inspector to view all unrecognised words at once, and the ability to find content with specific formatting using the Formatting mode of the Inspector.


2020. Livingwriter now allows to upload book cover art



Online book writing software LivingWriter has introduced a new feature that allows users to upload book cover art to all their stories. For those who are not ready to publish yet but want to visualize their book as a final product, Canva is a great website that provides free and customizable book cover templates. To get started, search for best-selling books that are similar to the type of book you're writing and collect images of the ones you love the most. Then head over to Canva and select a book cover template that follows the same theme as your book. Customize the title, colors, spacing, and images using Canva's own images, some of which may cost a dollar or two, or free professional images from a site like unsplash.com. This is a great way to inspire yourself and visualize your book as a finished product.


2017. yWriter for Android is released



yWriter, a software program designed for novel writing, has launched a new Android app as an add-on feature. This app supports Google Drive, allowing users to load and save their database, and is compatible with the latest yWriter for desktop release (version 6.0.0.5) that uses the new yw6 file format. With yWriter, users can easily edit their novel in chapters and scenes, enabling them to keep track of their progress. The Android app offers the convenience of being able to write on the go, with the latest version of their manuscript easily accessible on their tablet. Furthermore, the yw6 format enables users to save their project directly to Google Drive, ensuring it can be accessed on both PC and Android devices.