{"id":"472","date":"2016-10-18T07:00:15","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/blog\/?p=472"},"modified":"2020-07-13T11:14:17","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T18:14:17","slug":"tools-help-write-edit-next-bestseller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/tools-help-write-edit-next-bestseller\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tools to Help You Write and Edit Your Next Bestseller"},"content":{"rendered":"

At its most basic, writing only requires a pen and paper. But these eight tools will help you take your writing further – from composition to grammar checking, from workshop groups to professional editing.<\/p>\n

Google Docs<\/h2>\n

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Google Docs<\/a> just might replace Microsoft Word, especially if you’re collaborating with co-authors or an editor. Everyone can access and edit a document in real-time, and there are chat features and comments to hammer out any sticking points. The real-time nature of Google Docs spares you the confusing process of emailing different versions back and forth, keeping everything centralized. Your work is stored in the cloud, meaning you can work on your book from any device when you’re on the go. Best of all, it’s free.<\/p>\n

Scrivener<\/h2>\n

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For a more robust composition software, try Scrivener<\/a>. It’s made specifically for writers, with features that break your manuscript into chapters or scenes and enables you to navigate between them easily. You can also import research, notes, and images. Once you’re finished, Scrivener can export your work into an e-book. Scrivener is $45, and offers a free 30-day trial.<\/p>\n

Grammarly<\/h2>\n

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Grammarly<\/a> is a browser extension that goes beyond simple spell-check. Whatever you’re writing (be it your book, a Facebook promotional post, an email), Grammarly examines it for grammar, punctuation, proper sentence structure, and word choice<\/a>. It even checks for plagiarism. Grammarly is free with a paid option.<\/p>\n

Inked Voices<\/h2>\n

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Looking for critiques on your book? Inked Voices<\/a> is a membership site where small writing groups gather to workshop and improve one another’s work. Founder Brooke McIntyre explains, “Writers can also get critiques from professional editors and writing teachers via the site. Once a writer launches his or her book, we support them by announcing their latest books in our newsletter and on social media.” Membership is $10 a month or $75 a year.<\/p>\n

Hiring an Editor<\/h2>\n

If you’re looking for a freelance book editor or ghostwriter, you might look at sites including Upwork<\/a>, Fiverr<\/a>, iFreelance<\/a>, and FreelanceWritingGigs.com<\/a>. Your experience will vary based on the person or people you hire, but these boards are a good way to connect you to lots of available talent. They’re also a good place to shop for graphic designers for your book cover.<\/p>\n

Next up: Tools to help you format your book! Stay tuned…<\/p>\n","protected":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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