Top 5 Tools for Writers
Writers strive to produce quality content. To achieve that, we make use of certain tools for different purposes. I have listed the top five tools every writer needs to effectively produce valuable content for their clients and readers.
Grammarly
Your content must be error-free; no one is interested in reading write-ups that will leave them confused or frustrated. Grammarly is your go-to tool for avoiding such situations. There is Grammarly for free and Grammarly Premium. I have been using Grammarly Premium for a long time, and I am sure every writer should not solely rely on the free version. However, for a start, check out the free version today.
Google Docs/Microsoft Word
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Writers use either Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or both to write. I mainly use Google Docs, so I can save the document to my Google Drive. I transfer to Microsoft Word for proper editing using Grammarly Premium. Once I am done editing, I paste the content back to the Google Doc I initially created. It might sound like a long process, but trust me, it is much simpler.
Copyscape Plagiarism Checker
With Copyscape, you can check if there is any duplicated/plagiarized content in your text. I always check my content for plagiarism, and even though the result always shows I haven’t plagiarized any content, I keep at it. That is the best way for you as a writer; always ensure you do not plagiarize anyone’s text.
Answer The Public
This is a keyword research tool writers utilize to find topics and content ideas within their market. It will suggest topics people mostly search for within your target market. Unlike other keyword research tools, Answer The Public provides the questions people usually ask within a specific need. If you want to improve your content marketing strategy, this is a tool you should utilize efficiently.
Nuance
Nuance is a transcription software that comes in handy for every writer at one point or the other. If you write/type a lot, you will occasionally have pains or numbness in your hands. For instance, I had carpal tunnel syndrome due to a lot of typing plus bad sitting posture (the lousy posture is on me, I know). You know that moment when you have more words to pen down, but your hands are too tired to cooperate, Nuance will help you write as you dictate your words.
