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Questions tagged [tools]

Tools include any physical devices or artifacts used in the writing process, as well as software tools (which should additionally include the Software tag). For questions regarding process, methodology, or organization, use the Technique tag.

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The importance of monitor size/distance for writing productivity?

I've been thinking today that my writing station's monitor screen set-up is much worse than I had previously thought, and can be partly blamed for productivity problems. I write on a 2004 laptop with a 14.1" LCD monitor. Because its keyboard has…
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Collaborative Online Markdown Editor, any suggestion?

I am searching for a Markdown Editor that has these features: Works online & offline Real-time collaboratiion (just like Google Docs) Live preview Commenting feature WYSIWYG controls Thanks in advance
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Concept map software that concentrates on ease of use?

...and scales well? I'm in the process of writing a text game / "Make your own adventure" novel, with a fairly convoluted, non-linear plot. Getting that plot under control has proven to be a rather daunting task, and I started using a Concept Map to…
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Should I use the plain text typesetting system for my creative texts?

Apart from the obvious solutions like MS Word, there are many systems that accept the simple (plain) text along with formatting markup. Some of these like Groff are historical, but others like AsciiDoc are rather new and in active developoment. If…
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Kanban Board with protagonists as employees

In my professional life, I am a software engineer in a small agile company, and we use kanban boards to track the developers activities, like that: Succumbing to my latest urge in creative writing, I found out that it is very efficient to have…
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Is there any tool which points out the common mistakes in a piece of writing?

It will point out mistakes like: Use of bad constructs. Use of repeated words. etc. (On a side note: if you happen to be a C programmer, I am looking for lint for writing).
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Minimal requirements for a portable computer for writing only?

What have you found to be the least expensive portable computer that will handle Microsoft Word? I don't need any other Office applications or the internet; however, I do need either a USB connection or a CD drive so I can save my work and take it…
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Tools to help me write SOPs for graduate school

I am in the process of applying to several graduate school, so I need to write several Statements of Purpose (SOP). English is not my first language and my writing skills are average at best. Are there any tools online that could help me improve my…
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How can I combine the advantages of pen and laptop?

I like writing on my laptop because I can type quickly. I like writing with a pencil because it is more relaxing and pleasant to edit: The words just flow and there is no bright light. Are there options that combine the advantages of both?
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Writing for the web: how do you submit your content

I am currently putting together verbiage for a website redesign and I am finding it difficult to determine the best format for submission. The content needs to be reviewed by stakeholders and submitted to translators, web designers, and IT. Is there…
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Necessary online resources while writing: too much versus too little

Many radio shows or blog memes ask what you would take with you to a lonely island. In a similar vein I'm currently setting up my SelfControl whitelist. As yet it only contains: dictionaries my university library catalogue (I sit in the uni library…
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Comparing two files for similarities not differences (inverse-diff)

I need to compare two documents for common sentences and phrases. I cannot, however, find a tool that does this, and I have tried so many at this point: Word, Acrobat Pro, Araxis Merge, BeyondCompare, WinMerge, commandline tools, and others. I am…
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