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Distraction-free writing tools to let you get on with your writing

Distraction-free writing tools

If you want the freedom to write without being overwhelmed by the number of features available in popular word processors such as Microsoft Word and Pages for the Mac, there are some excellent distraction-free writing tools. You don’t have to struggle with complicated formatting,

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Productivity tools for writers – stay focused and block out distractions

Productivity tools for writers

Are you easily distracted by emails, social media, the temptation of doing a quick ‘surf’ for the latest cheap flights and holiday deals or whatever else you feel an urgent need to check out? If so, you are not alone. For many

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Get organised with some great online tools for writers

Get organised with some great online tools for writers

If you struggle to remember all of the great ideas you have or if you need a better way of channelling and developing you ideas, there are some online resources out there which can help you. So, in this post

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Mind mapping – a useful tool for writers

Mind mapping for writers

Mind mapping is a graphical way of representing ideas and concepts. It was invented and popularised by Tony Buzan who believes that a mind map mirrors the way we actually think (i.e. visually and dynamically) rather than linearly. Unlike linear note-taking methods such as lists

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