Three Websites to Help You Write Your Book
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Improving your writing skills and becoming an author takes practice and access to useful resources and communities. While many might believe writing is a solitary act, the opposite is true. We bounce ideas off of our friends, we share helpful websites, and tips and tricks.
Below are three websites that can help you become a better writer and author.
Hemingway Editor
First up is the Hemingway Editor. Unlike other spelling and grammar apps, this editor focuses on the structure and sentence flow of your writing. The app highlights:
Active vs passive voice
Adverbs
Reading level
Simpler phrasing
Hard to read sentences
Word count
And more.
While you can purchase and download the software to your device, the website itself is free to use and it's as simple as a copy and paste.
Citationsy
Next up we have citationsy. Citationsy is a referencing chrome extension that was designed for simplicity and ease-of-use. There are no ads and it's free to use and download, though there are premium versions. While it was designed for students, it can help many individuals save and cite their research for whatever type of project they're working on.
NaNoWriMo
Lastly, we have NaNoWriMo. If you've heard of NaNoWriMo you might believe it's not for you because you don't write fiction. The truth is it's for anyone wanting to write a book no matter the genre.
NaNoWriMo stands for National November Writing Month, and "[it] helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel."
While there are events hosted throughout the year (i.e. Camp NaNo in July and April) you can set up a goal and start writing whenever you like. It’s also a great place to connect with other writers in your area.
Final Thoughts
What other great websites have you found to help with your writing? Let us know in the comments below!
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