Editing Software Compared

Sep 18, 2022 | Writing

A key tool for all writers is editing software. Grammarly, ProWritingAid, perfectest, SmartEdit—which one do you buy (or subscribe to)? I’ve spent the money and time and tried each one of these, but I would highly recommend that you at least spend the time to test out...

Atticus Review, uh-oh!

Apr 3, 2022 | Blog, Business of Writing, Self-publishing, Writing

I love new software. I love playing with it, testing it, and finding its limits. So when I heard about Atticus, which I did many months ago when it was still in beta, I thought I’d wait until they came out with the official version to really put it to the test. Well,...

Writing Gadgets

Jul 25, 2021 | Blog, Method, Writing

I love to organize stuff. My husband thinks I’m nuts because right now I am in heaven. We just moved into a new furnished apartment and the person who owns it is the sort who has to own every single kitchen gadget and utensil there is. Honestly, I look inside her (now...

Jutoh 3.0: A Review

Oct 4, 2020 | Blog, Business of Writing, Method, Self-publishing, Writing

I love the formatting software Jutoh. I have not made a secret of this. I have been using it for many years as a professional formatter. I teach a class on how to use it. I’ve even got a free video up on YouTube on how to get started formatting with Jutoh. And just...

Software Follow-up

Jul 5, 2020 | Blog, Method, WIP, Writing

Two weeks ago I posted a blog about all the different types of writing software. I was inspired to do this by two things: a Reedsy post and their promotion of the software Plottr, which I was convinced to buy for $20 with their special discount, and one person in my...