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What tools will help you most with self-publishing? Here are all of the apps, software, and platforms I’ve come across to help you get your book published and ready for readers.

This is in no way a complete list. I constantly come across new writing tools all of the time. If you have something, in particular, you want me to check out, feel free to use the contact form. I’m always open to exploring new tools for writing.

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9 Plot Generators to Get the Creative Juices Flowing

May 7, 2025Michael Brockbank

A lot of people will face writer’s block on a regular basis. Can plot generators help you break out of that funk? In many ways, yes. Especially for those who have trouble thinking about what to write next. Which one should you choose for your next story?

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Dark Mode in Reedsy

How to Enable Dark Mode in Reedsy Studio

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025Michael Brockbank

Dark mode can help with eye strain, and there are a couple of ways you can enable it for Reedsy Studio while you write. You can either install a free extension or plugin for your browser or upgrade to the premium version of the writing app.

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Reedsy Studio vs AutoCrit

Reedsy Studio vs AutoCrit: Which Is Best for Beginner Authors?

May 2, 2025May 1, 2025Michael Brockbank

How well does Reedsy Studio stack up against AutoCrit? They both have some great features for the beginner author, so it can be difficult to decide which one you’d want to buy into for the next year. Today, let’s take a look at these two great systems to decide which is better for you.

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Paying for AutoCrit

Is Paying for Another Year of AutoCrit Worth It?

January 31, 2025January 26, 2025Michael Brockbank

The free version of AutoCrit is extremely limited, so paying for it seemed like a logical choice. That was a year ago, and I recently had to re-up my account. At a rate of $180 for the year, is AutoCrit worth the money for me?

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Strong Writing Reports in AutoCrit

Understanding the Strong Writing Reports in AutoCrit

November 13, 2024November 11, 2024Michael Brockbank

The Strong Writing report in AutoCrit has a lot of useful information to help you tighten up your manuscript. From adverb use to filler words, the tool will highlight a lot of problematic writing. Let’s go over the reports and why they’re important.

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