The third step in my editing process is handed over to software. I can’t remember the name of it at the moment, but I know there are many out there with differing levels of what they actually do. The one I use, I like because after its short scan of your book, it comes up with information… and suggestions.
Tag: software
You may have decided which software to use to write that new bestseller, but have you given any thought to a helper? No, not a little guy named Shortround that’ll drive you around with blocks tied to his feet… a helper program like the ones below. These fall under the topic of Story Development Software. These will not only help you get a little more organized, but also help you expand on your story… especially if all you have is a basic idea.
Who hasn’t tried a demo before? They’re a good way to get to know some software (or a video game) without having to shuck out the bucks for the full thing. I guarantee you, anyone offering a free demo… thinks their stuff is the greatest under the sun. So what’s a person to do? Follow the yellow brick road (links), and read about what each of these is about. Then, give one or two (or all of them) a shot.
Today we’re going to start looking at what’s out there for writing our story. There are literally hundreds of programs that are out there for us to use… everything from the most basic of editors (Notepad or Wordpad) all the way up to the program sanctioned by,and available at a discount for winning NaNoWriMo, Scrivener.
