Even so, it still looks like a pretty good option to write your next novel with features such as dictionaries in multiple languages, organization options, character summaries, search, password protection and more. – As of December 2017, this software is now free to download, with one catch – it is no longer under development. Here’s a screenshot below… beautiful in my opinion 🙂 Other features include typewriter sound effects, spell checking, timers and more. What I love about FocusWriter is the distraction free writing feature. Option to tip the creator when you download.

– Another truly totally free application with versions for Linux, Windows and Mac. Here’s an article from the National Novel Writing Month on the subject: 7 Tips to Write Your Novel with Dropbox Paper. – I haven’t tried this one yet, but have seen it mentioned so may be worth checking out. Pages for iPhone and iPad Pages for Mac Dropbox Paper – This is an set of office applications just like Microsoft Office, but totally free and open source. Here’s a tutorial overview on YouTube… Open Office Collaborate and be motived by other writers using the “pals” feature. Create characters, chapters and brainstorm your plot from anywhere you can access the Internet. – This is a cool web based writing app where you can create an account for free. Here is a video tutorial by Carey Green which shows you how one author created his book using yWriter: “yWriter is a word processor which breaks your novel into chapters and scenes, helping you keep track of your work while leaving your mind free to create”. – yWriter is a free writing program by Simon Haynes and is currently available for Windows, Android, iOS and Linux. Just search for “Notepad” on your PC and the program should pop up. – Well, this may not be the best option, but it is free already installed on your Windows computer. Here’s a video tutorial on writing a book on Google Docs: Google Docs will translate your speech to text. One really great feature with Google Docs is the Google Voice Typing dictation feature.

epub format! Works on any computer that is online – so you can continue working on your novel at home, work or while traveling. – Almost everyone has a Gmail/Google account, so why not use their built in word processor to write a book? Google Docs will auto save as you write, so you don’t have to worry about losing your creative work.

In this article we’ll only feature the free stuff. Programs that have free trials or links to “upgrade” are not included as many times they only provide partial functionality – even though they still might be good 🙂 If you’re on a budget and are looking for free software to write your next book on, we’ve scoured the Internet and have compiled a list of free novel writing software for Mac, PC, Android, IOS and Linux.

Download ywriter 6 for mac