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Cool Publishing Tools

By Kristen Kieffer

Tools & Resources

I’m often asked about the tools and resources I’ve found most helpful in my writing life. Below, I’m sharing them alongside additional resources that may add immense value to your personal writing journey.

Apps & Services

( Note: The list below includes affiliate links, meaning I may make a commission on purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Well-Storied in this way. )

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SCRIVENER — WORD PROCESSOR

This app is designed specifically for writing, organizing, and editing long-form projects such as novels, research papers, television scripts, and plays. Its interface combines a typical word processor with advanced file and folder organization; easy note, research, and reference tools; and more.

(Click here to learn more about why I love Scrivener!)

Available for Mac, PC, and iOS. $20 — $49 USD. Free trial available.

How to Write a Book Synopsis

Posted on  by Carly Watters

Once Upon A Time pencilMany writers I know find writing a synopsis VERY difficult. There’s so much you want to include. How do you decide what to leave out? How long it is supposed to be? What tone should you write it in?

5 Steps To A Perfect Synopsis

1. Take time to set up the premise

Use the opening paragraph to set up the setting, premise, and other world building ideas. You only have one chance to draw us into your world. If someone hasn’t read your book and is reading your synopsis first what will they need to know?

2. Focus on conflict

We want to know what trouble we’ll be encountering in this book. What are the road blocks? What hurdles does the main character have to overcome? How high are the stakes?

3. Clearly outline the character’s growth arc

A one-dimensional main character will suck the air out of your manuscript’s tires.  See More . . .