Free Writing Tools for Authors and Writers

Discover our free writing tools and online apps to help you edit, polish, and improve your writing and productivity.

You can use all our tools for free, as many times as you like, without signing up or sharing your email.

Show, Don’t Tell Scanner

You’ve probably heard “show, don’t tell” a hundred times, but what does it really mean for your writing?

Well, here’s a quick and easy way to learn. I created this free Show, Don’t Tell Checker to help you spot telling phrases so you can turn any flat passages into more vivid scenes.

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Adverb Alert Checker

Yes, using too many weak, poor, or bad adverbs can be a sign of lazy writing. But as a part of speech, adverbs have their place. You can’t write without them.

That’s why an Adverb Alert Checker can be a useful tool when you want to improve your writing.

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Dead Word Checker

Dead words in writing is a catch-all expression to describe words and phrases that are unnecessary, weak, or overused.

To help you find dead words in your writing, you can use the free Dead Word Checker below to scan your text and highlight any weak or unnecessary words.

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Filler Word & Fluff Finder

Filler words and phrases are precisely what the name implies. They fill space without adding any real or extra meaning to a sentence.

To help you find filler words in your writing, you can use the free Filler Word and Fluff Finder below to scan your text and highlight any unnecessary fillers.

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Word And Phrase Repetition Finder

Learning how to avoid repetition in writing is an important skill for any writer. Without noticing it, you might repeat the same word or phrase several times in a text.

To help you spot these problems, you can use the free Word and Phrase Repetition Finder. It highlights repeated words and short phrases in your text so you can quickly identify patterns and improve the quality and variety of your writing.

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Don’t Let The Robot Win

Does your latest draft sound like AI writing? Let’s hope not. But readers can now recognize AI writing patterns more easily than ever.

That’s why I created Don’t Let The Robot Win to check my writing before anyone else reads it, and now I’d like to share it with you.

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Beta Reader Project Planner

Before you start asking people to help you by reading your book, you need to have a plan in place.

The best way is to work with your readers and set realistic time frames based on the time they have to invest in your book. That’s why I created this free Beta Reader Project Planner tool.

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Novel Plan Calculator

Most new authors start a novel with a dream, but without a goal. Unless you have a concrete plan, “someday” becomes a moving target that rarely actually arrives.

I built this Free Novel Writing Calculator to take away the guesswork and give you a realistic goal based on your writing routine and habits.

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Genre Word Count Tool

If you want a quick look at word counts by genre, you can use this reference tool as a guide.

Simply select your genre, and the Genre Word Count Tool will give you a word count range and a brief description for your selected genre.

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Free Pen Name Generator

Sometimes, a pen name lets authors have a bit of fun or create a persona that suits their storytelling.

If you want some inspiration, try our free Pen Name Generator, even if just for fun.

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More writing tools and apps are on the planning board, so check back soon for additions to our list.