Novel writing software?

by A.L Star
10th February 2012

I keep reading people talking about this, and I was wondering if it really matters what the novel is typed up on, at the moment I'm using OpenOffice and was wondering if it'll be better if I got something else.

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I once read "A Beginners Guide to Publishing" by Sol Stein. He is a successful writer, teacher of the craft, and ran a famous publishing house for many years. It was brilliant in concept, giving out many insider secrets, and the benefit of his first-hand knowledge was priceless. Such as actual font choice (important) ~type/size, the paper to use, presentation, layout, actual approach tips to agents/publishers, manuscript size, why publishers reject (their preferences and peculiarities), covering letter, the inclusion of what NOT to do (brilliant for that part alone), and so on. In fact, all the pitfalls than new writers don't think matter; but, in reality, DO.

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Diana Redmond
13/03/2012

I dont think there is anything like novel typing software. I read computer science in the university and have never come across anything like that.

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27/02/2012

In answer to your question, Antoinette, it doesn't matter where or what you write on as long as you write. That's the only thing that's important.

 

Every writer has to find their own way, what works best for them.

 

I'm with Liz, although I prefer to use a pen (pencils fade) and use them mainly for brainstorming, or when I get stuck and need to feel connected to the words.

 

Mostly, I use Word for the sheer pleasure of being able to move paragraphs and chapters around. Copy/Cut/Paste really is your friend. ;-) However, I do love to plan when I get stuck on my MS. I find ordering characters, plots, POV's etc, can focus my mind and help give my muse a kick up the proverbial.

 

Do what works best for you.

 

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