Free Software for Writers and Authors
Free Software for Writers and Authors
These programs are 100% Free and Open Source software, and will run on Windows, Linux and Mac. They are good programs to get familiar with If you’re an author or writer.
Storyboarder
Create and share 2D and 3D storyboards
https://wonderunit.com/storyboarder/
Trelby
Script and Screenplay writing with scene and character management
https://www.trelby.org/
LibreOffice
Office suite similar to Microsoft Office. Can edit and save pdf and ebooks.
https://www.libreoffice.org/
Calibre
Ebook library manager, ready, and editor. Can also convert between ebook formats
https://calibre-ebook.com/
Inkscape
Vector graphic drawing program for both digital and printed media
https://inkscape.org/
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Typora is a great little program I use on a daily basis.
Thank you im using this to write a book 🙂
"TJ", Thank you so much! I am a fan of free! But, this is not only free, it is software that can put to good use. You are a great teacher; thorough in your explanations and illustrations. Amazing! I am a novice and happy to finally experience something that works well for me, hence the multiple exclamation points. Thanks again…
If you are doing non-vector illustrations, Krita is one to consider.
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Very informative…thank you
it is a good video just next time fix the blurry screen
yWriter is another tool that might be interesting for authors.
TJ Free , Thank you , is there a free program that can point you to do some changes , which has the natural flow of English, like the book is written by a native?
Hi , plz help me , I wanna to make a cartoon show so how can I change my voice to cartoon type and bring different character voice in my videos plz help me thanks
Finally! A video that’s made for linux users!
Awesome
thank you!
This is just superb, been searching for "online ebook creator free" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried – Ronaflee Singular Remedy – (just google it )?
It is a smashing exclusive product for discovering how to create ebooks easily without the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my friend got cool success with it.
Leaving a comment for the algorithm. Can’t wait to finish my house so I can start following along.
I remember when Microsoft was free and we could use it offline. What happened?
This is great! I’m an LGBTQ+ writer who has just quit wattpad and I need to learn how to actually write!
What if I am writing book for example about WordPress, it’s free platform for websites. I want to write how to use it, settings etc. Do I need rights to write it?
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I really enjoyed your video but was wondering do you know any software out there that would allow me to actually write as if I’m using a virtual chalkboard? I am a number of students on Zoom and I teach Hebrew. And I need a software that would allow me to show students on Zoom how to form letters and write basic sentences in Hebrew. Now so far I’m using Paint and my mouse but because I don’t have a grip on my mouse like I would with a pen the letters come out looking funny and it is even harder to write sentences. Any suggestions for a software that would allow me to form letters and sentences as if I would be using a chalkboard in a class? Also, would that software allow me to collaborate with students so they can show me how they write and I can see it so if I give them a quiz I can see how they are writing and correct them on the spot if they make a mistake?
Very very informative…
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Amazing
I’m from Poland and I haven’t watched such a good channel for a long time. Thank you for the professional transmission of free programs. it will be very useful for work.
Thank you 🤗
add Krita
to write something as a book —> I use Latex (there are many free compilers)
So much great info shared here! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this channel.
More great information 👍💞
Manuskript
Quoll Writer
also
Great video, I would love if you could make a series of video tutorials about an open source software for writers called Manuskript, it’s in early development but it’s simply awesome, it’s inspired on Scrivener and has many great features. I’d love to see it becoming more popular cause I think many writers will love it too. God bless open source 🙂 Cheers!
Never heard of Storyboarder! Great find. Writing this comment on Ubuntu 19.10 (after switching from Windows 10). Keep it up dude.
I was wondering why you wouldn’t recommend Twine. It is a easy writing tool and has a flow chart when you write. You can also make things interactive if you want. If you have never tried it I would love for you to do a video on it.
There’s actually a few good applications around for novel-writing. Manuskript is getting better all the time, and oStorybook has a lot to offer (not least that it allows for editing to be in LibreOffice. Bibisco is also very, very good. I’ve tried most though, and invariably gravitate back to WriteItNow! for its feature set and overall ease of use. WIN is not free, but I think it’s worth the price. Unlike Bibisco and oStorybook, it allows for easy movement between parts of a novel. I do use Inkscape when I’m making a map of a location or area. And if I was looking to write a script – and I’m thinking more and more that I should – then Trelby would be hgh on my list of "gotta try this."
Inkscape seems great. But what software do you think is good for to embed an epub on your website so your readers can read online
Excellent & Precise representation….
I also like Scribus
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I’ve been needing/wanting to get a book together, and i have been thinking about Inkscape to create pdfs, but I see LibreOffice would most likely work better for me. Thanks so much. I’ll be visiting much of your content 🙂
4:45 shout-out to MagPi!!!
Subscribed.
I’ve recently been kicking around an idea for a story, and these resources will be invaluable to me. Aside from Inkscape (which I’m plugging along with thanks to your tutorials), I had no idea these others existed. Thank you for always keeping us in the loop of "free"-dom. 😁🖤
have you already covered LibreOffice Draw as an authoring tool?
Yes, your video is always informative and helpful! Thank you!!!!
How do we know all the software featured is virus free?
I use Trelby, which is great, but I’m not an artist so a lot of the other programmes weren’t that applicable to me. Could you do a video on story planning tools? From story boarding, to plot planning, apps to keep you motivated to a word count… stuff like that. Great video anyway, I’m sure it’s useful to a lot of people 🙂
And where is Scribus? 🤔
How about Sigil for EPUB editing.