9 time-saving tools for writers

Have you ever had a great idea, but not the time, discipline or will to put it into writing?

All writers and content creators struggle with the same problem—they are hit by inspiration at the weirdest moments, but it evaporates by the time they get to their computers and start writing.

The solution is to use tools. The tools below will not only provide you with a way to write down your ideas whenever they strike, but enable you to better organize your time and create more content.

Writing tools

1. Write or Die

Possibly the most popular writing tool currently available, Write or Die, is a must for every writer. If you’re easily distracted by social media, this tool will immediately bring you back to work.

You don’t have to start in Kamikaze mode—it will be painful to watch the program delete your work if you fail to write effectively—but do give yourself higher goals and stricter consequences as you start getting used to the tool.

2. Quabel