YWriter

YWriter is word processing software developed to help novel writers organize their writing tasks. The software encourages you to break up your novel into a set of scenes that can be organized into different chapters. You can then view all of your scenes and chapters in a series of reports. By helping you keep track of every part of your novel, the software gives you more time to focus on the creative part of novel writing. yWriter is free for all users to download to a Windows or Linux computer, and does not require an Internet connection to work. Review: For novel writers who need an organizational and data-driven approach to writing, yWriter is the word processing software for you. The software divides your project into manageable scenes that you can drag and drop to appropriate chapters. You can select certain tabs for more information on the locations, characters, and other plot points in your story. The one downside to this structure, along with the lack of customization, is you cannot use it for anything other than novel or screenplay writing. The software has a practical and easy to use interface with standard Windows controls and default fonts. This feature ensures that you do not get distracted by unique fonts, a variety of themes, and fun icons. Because of its minimal features, the software does not take up much space on your operating system. You can also set up daily work goals, or have them automatically created from a deadline that you set. yWriter also has the capability to track certain data points, including the word count of a certain character, or the number of scenes each character is in. Because it is free, and has tracking and organization tools along with a distraction free interface, yWriter is worth a try for novel or screenplay writers.