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Free Note-recording Apps
☞Apple Notes
Love Apple computers, tablets, and phones? Then you’ll enjoy syncing text and image notes across all your devices.
☞Simplenote
A “simple” text-only tool for recording and syncing notes across all devices—free from Automattic, the makers of WordPress.
Inexpensive Yet Highly Desired Gifts
☞256 Page Journal
This dotted page journal is the height of low tech. Armed with a pencil and your imagination, never let a creative thought escape.
☞Reward Jar
You deserve a quick treat from the reward jar after completing your writing goal for the day.
☞Foot Rest
If your feet dangle, get the support your legs need to feel good while writing.
☞Seat Cushion
The difference between being a writer and being a person of talent is the discipline it takes to apply the seat of your pants to the seat of your chair and finish. It’s easier with this cushion!
☞Portable Backup
Before something gets deleted or the computer’s hard disk crashes, back up your writing with this portable unit.
☞Books for Writers
So many books, so little time. Here are my favorites sorted by topics.
Must-have Apps for Writers
☞ProWritingAid
The essential editing tool for writers, ProWritingAid includes a grammar checker, style editor, and writing mentor in one package. See discount.
☞Publisher Rocket
Publisher Rocket will help you get your book in front of more Amazon shoppers so you can market less and spend more time writing.
☞Canva
Canva makes logos, book covers, and more, perfect for writers who want to engage readers with book trailers and catchy videos.