More Writing Software Including Open Office
Today I thought I’d continue my occasional look at the kinds of writing software that are out there today, whether free, expensive or somewhere in between, as there are rather a lot of them and choosing the wrong one can be a major pain in the you know what.
Open Office is one rather neat little piece of software. Essentially an easy alternative to Microsoft Office, with a word processing software together with the other things found in Microsoft Office, such as spreadsheets, databases, the ability to create presentations and so forth. Best of all, it is completely free to both download and use and is compatible with other software packages (including Microsoft Office).
AbiWord is another good and fairly well known word processor, likewise compatible with other software packages, available in different languages and again, perhaps most importantly, completely free of charge. Where would we be without glorious freebies, eh?
If you’re into writing fiction, be it for the purposes of your self publishing career or just as a hobby, there are also different software packages out there which aim to make the process of writing full novels that little bit easier. One of those is New Novelist, which helps writers with world building and keeps their pre-writing notes easily accessible. Be warned though – this one doesn’t come cheap, and is unlikely to be found for less than 30 pounds.
p.s. The correct writing software can help make a difficult job go a little smoother.