We quizzed you on your favourite writing tools and apps recently and Pinterest – the visual discovery tool – was something you mentioned time and time again. Simple, but effective and available on your desktop, iphone, android and even as physical dice.
This particular application generates over 800,000 possible combinations in lots of different genres so the possibilities are vast.ĭice created to help you keep your story moving by posing conjunctions such as ‘and’ or ‘but’. These are often quite basic ideas, but can be useful for a quick flash fiction writing session to get you limbered up.Īs well as providing a location and a specific detail to incorporate into your story, the Story Plot Generator also stipulates a very clear complication and objective, which, as any writer knows, are both key components in fiction. For each prompt, you will be given a character, a setting and a plot outline. You can also use the World Builder to create rich and unexpected settings and the Character Builder wheel to create fascinating three dimensional characters.Ī much simpler version of Brainstormer is the Flash Fiction Prompter. It can inspire a quick flash fiction workout, ignite short stories, or even kick off entire screenplays or novels. When the creative well starts to run dry, the beautifully designed Brainstormer app randomly combines a basic plot outline, subject, setting and style to kick start your creativity again. Stuck in a writing rut? Try starting your writing session with a quick prompt or mix it up with new characters and scenes.īeing a writer requires a massive supply of plot ideas, themes and twists. Here is our list of 22 apps and tools that every writer should know about. Whether you want to brainstorm plot outlines, keep your research notes organised or scare yourself into reaching your daily word count, you can bet there’s an app designed specifically for that purpose. While some might argue that the only tools an author really needs are a typewriter and a strong cup of coffee, in today’s increasingly digital society, the number of apps and technological aids available to writers is mind-blowing. This post was originally published at and is now at.
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