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gravesbane:
Are there any good, and by that I mean cheap and functional, software packages for writers?

How about voice recognition software?

Any other ideas for tools of the trade (other than drugs legal or otherwise) that can be of help for the struggling author.

Starbeam:

--- Quote from: gravesbane on May 28, 2008, 11:29:12 PM ---Are there any good, and by that I mean cheap and functional, software packages for writers?

How about voice recognition software?

Any other ideas for tools of the trade (other than drugs legal or otherwise) that can be of help for the struggling author.

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Depends on if you have a Mac or PC.  I'm going to guess PC, since most people have that.  I've heard a lot of people use yWriter, and as far as I'm aware, it's shareware, so you don't have to pay for it.  If you do happen to have a Mac, look for Jer's Novel Writer program.  Or you could always stick with Word.  Really, it mostly depends on how you write.

From the little I've read about voice recognition software, I'd stay away from it.  You have to basically teach it to understand you, which I would think would take quite a bit of time.  Especially if you have an accent.  But I could be wrong, since I've never actually used any.

Spectacular Sameth:
I use Word. It works for me and I don't see any reason to change.

Yeratel:
I don't have a current copy of Writer's Market, but from what I recall, those markets that did accept submissions in electronic format wanted them in MS Word, or Word compatible files.

meg_evonne:
someone in my novel group recommended a book, "Self Editing for Fiction Writers"  http://www.amazon.com/Self-Editing-Fiction-Writers-Second-Yourself/dp/0060545690/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212078140&sr=1-1

It's great.  It is set up in workshop style with lots of examples.  Keeps your mind focused as you work through that 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th (does it ever stop) drafts of your work.  I really would recommend it as a helpful tool.  Best part--after you've 'worked' your way through it, mark the question/hint area of each chapter to review as you edit and KEEP you focused. 

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