Internet-Things for Writers.
Here’s a random list of online resources that are great for writers and content-creators. Make graphics, pair fonts, and come up with ideas for stories, blog posts and websites – mix all these apps and tools together to write something tasty!
Being creative
| Sarah Selecky’s Writing Prompts
These writing prompts are awesome. Each day you get a random prompt (“Write a scene that involves overcooked spaghetti on the floor.”, for example) that you can use as inspiration to write for ten minutes. One of these writing prompts inspired me to write the story on the 404 Page.
Grammar + Readability
Though it’s been around for a while, earlier this year the geniuses behind this app released a desktop version for Mac and PC. At $6.99, the price is a somewhat wrong if you ask me, but if you’re a heavy user it might be worth the money. And of course, the free version is available as long as you have an internet connection.
Graphics
Need to add a little graphic design, create infographics or edit images for a blog post or site? Canva, Infogr.am and Pixlr make it easy and fun to take your ideas and make them reality. Also, this for stock photos.
Fonts
| What Font App + Typ.io
Here are two apps that can help you save time when trying to figure out how to pair fonts. And Google Fonts, obviously.
Writing Your Business
| Copyblogger’s Marketing Library
If you don’t already have an account with Copyblogger you’re going to have to get one for access to their online library of ebooks. Free Ebooks on copywriting, content marketing, research and general ‘how to make money’ topics. And it’s free. Did I mention it’s free? Ok, well. It’s free.
There are thousands of free things online that can help you improve your writing skills and bring visual interest to your posts and websites. Add your favourites in the comment box and let me know what you think!