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How Do I Write a Book With Downloaded Writing Software?

Writing software enables writers to organize characters, locations, scenes and plot lines. According to Top Ten Reviews 2010 creative writing software ratings, Dramatica Pro, Contour and Write Way, ranging in price from $269.95 to $49.95 U.S., rank the highest in overall performance. Alternately, you can use an open source writing software program like Storybook to achieve similar results with a free download.

Instructions

    • 1

      Open Storybook by clicking on the icon on your desktop or by clicking "All Programs" from the "Start" menu and clicking on the program to open it.

    • 2

      Click the "Characters and Location" tab to fill out all of the major and supporting characters as well as their respective locations.

    • 3

      Click on the "First Scene" tab and write a synopsis of the opening scene.

    • 4

      Click on the "Plot Lines" tab and enter the major plots and subplots of your story.

    • 5

      Edit your work by adding or removing text with the drag and drop feature, which also allows you to import text from a word processor.

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