I am often asked what my favorite “writing tools” are. Sometimes people mean “favorite app” (Scrivener) or just simply “what do I write with?” (MacBook Pro)

To answer these questions, and possibly provide you with some cool apps, services, and tools you may have never heard of, I present this list of writing tools that I’ve had personal experience with and completely vouch for.

Some of these tools are tools I currently use, while others are tools I’ve grown out of, put aside for a “better” solution, or just don’t have time to use. Every item on here, however, has been used personally by me and usually by other writers in my circle, and all of them are amazing at what they do.

The list is organized into categories: Productivity, Planning, Marketing, and Writing, and into groups of “type:” Apps, Software, and Online Tools. I didn’t include “hardware” or offline things that I use regularly, like the Canon 7oD for video or my trusty MacBook Pro, though these items are certainly awesome (the hardware is much more difficult to interchange, and I’ve found that just about everyone’s got a preference of their own already).

In addition, you can organize the list yourself by clicking on the headers.

Finally, you’ll find links to each of these services. Because I’ve used them, tested them, and love them, some links are affiliate links, which means I’ll earn a small commission if you purchase or upgrade the tool using that link. It doesn’t cost you an extra, and it’s just a small way to increase my income from this site!

Have fun, and happy writing!