Good Writing software?

[shamguy4]

I actually like writing with pen and paper because then I dont get distracted by the internet. But I need some sort of program to at least write outline and bios on characters. Even better would be a program that has a chronilogical outline thingy...

the thing is... I have a mac
there must be some app out there that works... anyone know of any good apps for writing?
ill even take one from windows because I can run it on my mac through parallels but I prefer an app for mac.
thanks

 

[Culhwch]

You might start by checking out this thread: http://www.sffchronicles.co.uk/forum/43352-writing-software.html

 

[MistingWolf]

You could always set up a second account on your computer, and disable the things that distract you - internet, games, whatnot. So when you log onto that account, you know you mean business.

 

[Shoegaze99]

I actually like writing with pen and paper because then I dont get distracted by the internet. But I need some sort of program to at least write outline and bios on characters. Even better would be a program that has a chronilogical outline thingy...

the thing is... I have a mac
there must be some app out there that works... anyone know of any good apps for writing?
ill even take one from windows because I can run it on my mac through parallels but I prefer an app for mac.
thanks

Does Word not do the job for you? What specialization do you need beyond simple word processing capabilities?

 

[Stephen Aryan]

Any word processor will do for me, Word is fine, or if I have a eureka moment, scribble it down on a bit of paper and then type it up later. I can't write long hand as my fingers can't keep up and it's just irritating!

 

[Saffy]

Hi just my two cents worth

I'm using a free program called Ywriter, it organises everything by separating all of your writing into chapters and scenes, pretty basic, but useful.