
Good web-based apps for authors

pro writing aid
Discover the secret to polished and professional writing
9 out of 10 writers make the same mistakes. ProWritingAid gives you clear, easy steps to improve your writing so you can share your ideas with confidence.
For the smarter writer
A grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package.

novel factory
Are you struggling to write your first novel?
The Novel Factory helps guide new writers through the novel writing process - while completing your first manuscript.
Or are you an experienced writer, who'd like to increase efficiency?
It also contains heaps of useful templates, resources and intuitive interactive features to help novelists of all levels of experience save time, and get a better grip on both the big picture and the tiny details.
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readability score
This web application helps you improve your writing by measuring the readability of your text. A readability score tells you roughly what level of education someone would need in order to read your piece of text easily. Find out how easy your writing is to read.
todoist
Todoist is a task management web application that lets you create to-do lists with recurring dates and times. With Todoist, you can create a custom schedule for every single day. This is fantastic for reminding you of your daily writing goals. For example, you can schedule “writing every day at 8am” or you can create tasks that only recur on specific days, e.g., “research every Friday”.
Coschedule analyzer
The CoSchedule headline analyzer app evaluates how well your blog post’s headline will rank in search engines. It also scores how effectively your headline will result in social shares and click-throughs. The headline analyzer is a fantastic way to hone your copywriting skills and make sure your headlines are irresistible.
Reedsy Book Editor
Reedsy Book Editor is a free, online word processor that formats your book as you write.