Bookwrite is a program that...You guessed it- allows you to write a book. You can skip around from chapter to chapter similar to NewNovelist software. Bookwrite has a very clean layout without the distractions other programs have, and it's free. You can export your created work to various text formats to save your work outside of the program. This allows you to open the text file in what editor you choose. The program takes very little space and yet it's super efficient.
CeltxThe number one media pre-production software is Celtx. Celtx allows you to create a screenplay, teleplay, create story boards, text documents, and more. This program is the best organized program of any screenplay software that I've seen. Celtx allows you to typeset (export to pdf), use notes, index cards, organize character data, and so much more. Forget the idea of handwriting on index cards, then spreading them all out on a giant board or the floor. Writing a screenplay with Celtx is so easy because it format's your screenplay for you, allowing you to concentrate on the creative process and not on formatting. One trick I've learned is to export my screenplay to pdf, then upload to my Google Docs account. This gives me protection in case my computer harddrive ever crashes. It's a great habit to get in to.
Abiword Abiword is a word processor that's able to fill most needs in document creation. You can change file types just like you can with Open Office or Microsoft Office. This program is super lightweight and easy to use, with a cleaner look that's customizable.
Open Office Microsoft Word is expensive and unnecessary. Open Office is compatible with Word and WordPerfect and best of all it's free.
LibreOffice The Document Foundation gives you six great feature-rich programs.
Google Docs Yes! Google has the writing tools you need to create a document accessible from any computer that you can log-in to your Gooogle account from. Create a document from scratch or use one of the many templates available. There's even a screenplay template that makes formatting a screenplay easy.
Linux Mint A free computer operating system alternative to Windows that's based on Ubuntu, but more friendly with a well thought out desktop and menu.
Triond Your writing gets published on existing websites with a wide audience.
You get read, get paid and make friends!
Odesk Log time as you work. Odesk has a guaranteed payment model so you have no worries.
Elance Thousands of businesses use Elance every day to hire and manage online, instead of onsite.
Freelancer The world's largest outsourcing marketplace!
Vworker Another job site that offers a guaranteed payment for your work.
Freelance Writing Gigs Find jobs from craigslist and other sources through this site. They have done much of the work for you by browsing and posting these gigs. It's also a resource for writing tips and more.
Journalism Jobs Find a media related job, browse resources, and check out the great news feed.
Writer Gazette This is so much more than a job site offering writing services, articles, and a great source for contests.
Freelance Writing Helping freelancers since 1997, this resource includes video podcasts, articles, contest, and offers free ebooks.
Text Broker Apply to write articles and get paid for jobs you select.
Amazon Mechanical Turk Find a task and make money completing it. This can be answering questions, writing, correcting spelling, and much more.
Writers Digest Get published faster with this resource and learn more about the writing craft.
Poets & Writers The nations largest non-profit organization for writers and a great place for grants and award information, news, and more.
The Writer Advice and inspiration for writers.
Script Magazine Learn the ins and outs of writing a screenplay.
Author Magazine A free online magazine for writers and readers, with interviews, reviews, articles, etc.
Written By A Writers Guild Publication, with excellent insider stories and interviews.
Filmmaker Magazine The magazine of independent film. The website has blogs, videos, director interviews, etc.
Kindle Direct Publishing Get published through Amazon and allow your work to be on the Kindle electronic book reader.
BookLocker Learn the dirty little secrets about POD publishing and submit your manuscript to booklocker for a better deal.
MagCloud Create and publish your own magazine.
IBPA The Independent Book Publishers Association is a non-profit trade association representing independent book publishers.
CreateSpace Self publish and distribute your books with this Amazon company.
PubIt! Publish on the Barnes & Noble Nook electronic book reader.
Filed By A free listing for your work.
48 Hour Books Publish your books fast and easy.
Lulu Self publishing and book printing solutions.
Tate Pulbishing A family owned Christian-based publisher.
Publishing List A Wikipedia list of English language book publishing companies.
Publishers Weekly Publishing news and trends.
Ingram Book Company Works with thousands of publishers and retailers use Ingram to order books.
ThePerfectWrite Professional editing services/manuscript revisions, critiques...
Writers Helper Audrey the Editor helper offers editing services for self publishing writers.
Inspired Author Learn how to write, view author blogs, and create your own blog for free.
FanStory Receive feedback on stuff you write and enter a number of contests.
AuthorsDen Authors and readers come together with over a million readers every month.
The Well-Fed Writer Blog boost your income with resources for commercial writers.
WritersWeekly The highest circulation ezine in the world.
Review Stream Write reviews and get paid.
Writing-World Read articles from beginning writer to promoting your book.
Hope Clark The editor of FundsForWriters gives writing advice.
Kim's Craft Blog Fiction, memoir, and creative writing blog with interesting photos with the writing.
Clear Writing With Mr. Clarity Easy and practical tips for clear writing.
The Urban Muse Adventures in reading, writing, and the creative life.
Wordswimmer The motto of this site is "Come dive into a sea of words and swim toward a new understanding of the writing process."
Time To Write Jurgen Wolff gives tips and inspirations for writers.
The Beacon Blog This blog focuses more on publishing instead of the craft of writing.
Lit.org A community for readers and writers that provides a place to share your ideas, publish your stories, and more.
Authors Blog A blog from SmartAuthorSites than helps authors promote their work better.
Daily Script A collection of movie scripts and screenplays.
Daily Screenwriter Tips, motivation, and inspiration for screenwriters.
The Screenplay Writers Screenwriting services, tips, and blog.
CoverScript Screenplay coverage and analysis, ghostwriting, and rewriting.
The Editing Room Abridged scripts for movies.
SimplyScripts Hundreds of links to scripts.
IMSDB The Internet Movie Script Database has new and old scripts you can view for free.
The Writer Store Writing and filmmaking tools.
Short Monologues for Actors A collection of funny, dramatic and suspenseful short monologues. Whether you want to make them laugh or cry Dee Cliburn's collection of 1 minute monologues, women monologues, drama monologues, comedic monologues and monologues for men will captivate your audience.
Stephen King The master of horror.
George Hutton The author of the new controversial thriller, Zapotec.
Lucinda Hawksley Lucinda is the great, great, great granddaughter of Charles Dickens and specializes in biographies and travel.
Lawrence Block Famous for the Evan Tanner series and Mathew Scudder series, including "A Drop Of The Hard Stuff", and "The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep"; One of my personal favorite authors, and His book "Telling Lies For Fun And Profit" is a great book for authors learning to write fiction.
J.K. Rowling Famous for the Harry Potter series.
John Mason Author, book coach, minister, and inspirational speaker.
Wes Beavis Best selling author, speaker, and musician.
Stephenie Meyer Author of the Twilight Saga.
Anthony Robbins Life coach and author of "Awaken The Giant Within" and creator of "The Ultimate Edge".
James Patterson He is the first author to hit #1 in adult and children's category at the same time on The New York Times bestsellers list.
Royal Standard Poodles Books and resources on poodles.
Fantasy Book Tells a compelling story blending Fantasy and Sci Fi into a believable real story!
KC WebHosting A web host based out of Kansas that uses cPanel. They also have templates and modules including blog, calendar, classifieds, doc manager, guest book, mailing list, news publisher, photo album, profile page, refer a friend, search engine, shoppoing cart, site search, and statistics, with one of the most user friendly content management systems available.
AJ Dowell Offers one of the most easy to edit website design solutions that's cheaper than most competitors today.
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