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What is yWriter?

yWriter is a dedicated word processing application designed specifically for novelists, allowing users to break their narrative into manageable chapters and scenes while keeping their creative flow uninterrupted. It does not offer story generation, plot ideas, or any creative assistance, focusing purely on organization. Created by an author instead of a marketing team, the latest version, yWriter7, is free for all, although users are encouraged to register if they find it useful. For beginners, using yWriter can seem like overkill, as many may feel that a simple word processor is adequate for their writing needs. However, once you reach around 20,000 words, it can become challenging to keep track of missing chapters and scenes, along with various notes, characters, and settings, leading to a disorganized writing experience. As you push your manuscript further to 40,000 or even 80,000 words, the organizational demands increase significantly, which can frustrate many aspiring writers and sometimes result in them giving up on their stories. This scenario underscores the necessity of a well-structured writing method, particularly when tackling longer narratives, while also emphasizing that tools like yWriter can provide valuable support in maintaining clarity and focus throughout the writing process.

What is Microsoft Word?

Collaborate effortlessly with others while staying focused on your document, or quickly capture ideas using your digital pen. If you wish to share a newsletter or document, you can easily transform your Word file into a webpage format. Engage with colleagues globally and translate your documents into your desired language with a simple click. Enhance your creativity by incorporating 3D models directly into your projects. With the aid of Learning Tools, you can have your content read back to you, which simplifies the process of identifying and correcting mistakes. Finding valuable resources is also streamlined; use Researcher to read articles in the task pane while keeping your attention on your writing. Furthermore, when fine-tuning your document, an overview proves to be advantageous. The Editor Overview Pane enables you to identify and address any proofing concerns efficiently, ensuring your final product is polished and professional. This all-encompassing array of tools significantly elevates your writing experience, making collaboration and innovation more attainable than ever, while also inspiring you to explore new possibilities in your work.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Amber-JCS
Biblioscape
CKEditor 5
Draftsmith
GetQuiz
Grant Lifecycle Manager
Language Weaver
Nimbus Portal Solutions
Nitro Pro
Pragma 5.x
Predator Software
Provision
Repair Toolbox
Reporting 21
SAS Visual Data Science Decisioning
SOS Click
Scroll Versions
Teleprompter Premium
WinJur
aText

Integrations Supported

Amber-JCS
Biblioscape
CKEditor 5
Draftsmith
GetQuiz
Grant Lifecycle Manager
Language Weaver
Nimbus Portal Solutions
Nitro Pro
Pragma 5.x
Predator Software
Provision
Repair Toolbox
Reporting 21
SAS Visual Data Science Decisioning
SOS Click
Scroll Versions
Teleprompter Premium
WinJur
aText

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$9.99 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Spacejock Software

Date Founded

2004

Company Location

Australia

Company Website

www.spacejock.com/yWriter.html

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

products.office.com/en-us/word-a

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

Desktop Publishing

For Newspapers / Magazines
For Printing
For eBooks
HTML Import / Export
Handles Database Formats
Image Editing
Multiple Editing Layers
Object Snapping / Grouping
PDF Export / Import
Templates

Document Collaboration

Access Control / Permissions
Autosave
Chat / Messaging
Cloud Storage
Comments / Annotations
Edit / Change Tracking
Electronic Signature
Multiple File Formats
Pre-made Templates
Search
User Tagging
Version Control
Workflow / Approval Process

Productivity

Collaboration
Database Creation
Document Creation
File Sharing
Notes Management
Office Suite
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Task Management
Team Chat

Proofreading

Contextual Speller
Dictionary / Thesaurus
Grammar Check
Plagiarism Detection
Punctuation Check
Reporting & Statistics
Spell Check
Style Check
Text Editor

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