I am planning a writing holiday; a week long stay-cation dedicated to getting some writing done. This spring has felt exceptionally devoid of holidays and vacations and I have at least three stories that I’ve started and not finished. I also have a lovely library slash dining room/office that makes working on the computer very enjoyable, indeed.
To get in the right frame of mind I am considering some software specifically developed for writers. The first, Qiqqa is a free resource for PDF and research management. It might be more suited to my academic writing persona – with PDF management, highlighting and reference lists.
Sigil can help turn what I have into an ebook layout (also something I was thinking of). There are a few other recommended programs on Techradar that look interesting. Then there is Scrivener, which is $40 after free trial, and offers a complete writing studio. I first heard about this on a author’s blog who was describing the detriments of Word. I am intrigued by the bulletin board function. The notebook, looks a lot like how Evernote is laid out and functions. I make heavy use of Evernote already.
If you are big into concept mapping or brainstorming, like I am, then you might want to start with free mind or bubbl.us. The host of Scrivener, Literature & Latte, also has a list of other resources divided up by OS. If I pick something, I will let you know.
They say that long ago a group of hunters were running through the forest, deep into depths where they had never ventured before. It was a sacred place, and though they knew to never hunt there, they had gotten turned about and were not quite sure where they ran. A glitter of light cut through the trees as it reflected off the back of their prey. Second to the front, a young man on his fifth hunt let his arrow fly. The others sent their arrows after it. They heard the cry of the bird as it hit the ground a few yards away and they trotted over to surround it and take stock of the kill.