I’ve published 60 novels – and these 5 free writing tools helped make it possible
1. LibreOfficeThis is where the magic happens. I write all of my first draft manuscripts in the open-source LibreOffice. There are several reasons why this is my word processor of choice, but it boils down to efficiency and customization. Not only does LibreOffice include the usual tools like spellcheck, but it's possible to create customizations that can help lead to a more efficient workflow. One of them is as simple as customizing the UI to better fit the way you work. Another is to edit styles such that you do not!-->>…