HOW TO
Write Your Debut Novel
Escape the cold weather by finding a comfy spot to write that book you've been putting off for so long. It won't be easy, but these apps can help you find inspiration, organize your ideas and get your creative juices flowing. You'll be on your way to being the next Joel Thomas Hynes in no time.
Bear
Whether it's quick notes, a character's profile, or your entire novel, Bear is a great virtual notebook for storing ideas and marking up copy. Its simple UI allows you to write easily, wherever you are, and link notes together to create larger volumes of text. You can even add hashtags to help find your notes at a later date; inspiration can strike anywhere and at any point, so Bear has you covered.
Brainsparker
Got writer's block? It happens to the best of us. Brainsparker encourages you to think creatively on a daily basis by sending you images, quotes, questions and more to get you thinking. Daily notifications can remind you to stop and think about the brainsparkers randomly selected from your collection packs. They span a range of topics such as words, writing and blogging to help spur your creativity.
Oxford Dictionary of English
No writer can work without a dictionary to help them experiment with language or simply check that the words we're using are the best choices. Oxford Dictionary of English is the best app to keep on hand while you write—with over 350,000 words and phrases formatted into a simple and intuitive UI, you'll be crafting epics like Shakespeare in no time. Oh, and check out the Word of the Day to see if it helps your prose while building on your vocabulary.
Story Planner for Writers
Struggling to keep track of all your characters and locations? Can't remember if that goblin stole your character's magical ring in Chapter 23 or 25? Help organize your story using Story Planner for Writers, an app that lets you to divide your ideas into sections. Add your ideas, create as many projects as you like, and don't worry if your thoughts aren't fully formed or seem complicated. The app's Story Stats help map out the number of characters, chapters, locations and overall length of your novel for you. You'll have your story organized in no time.