As gospel music historian, author, and radio host Bob Marovich says, “A tool only [ChatGPT], not an excuse to cheat your way to success.”

Different projects call for different tools.  Below we have gathered 8 writing tools that can take you from brainstorming to final editing on any project you are working on.   See which of the following belongs in your writing toolkit – maybe it’s all of these.

1. ChatGPT – generate a first draft from using just a few words or a brief instruction.  Good for fighting writer’s block.  You can also try the old-fashioned way of writing a letter to a loved one, which comes from the heart.
2. Evernote or Coda – capture ideas on the fly and tracking them seamless later.
3. Miro – connect, collaborate, and create – together – on a visual platform.
4. Coggle – make mind map documents flow like your ideas.
5. Mindmeister – feature your big ideas through MindMeister.
6. Workflowy – stay organized and use Workflowy as your sidekick.
7. Dragon ( by Nuance) – Put your words to work!  Dragon’s powerful dictation solutions empower you to create mission‑critical documentation with speed, detail, and accuracy.
8. Scrivener –  move chapters around easily and visualize your book or novel. It’s also a great way to keep all of your research and notes on a book in one place.