Useful Writing Programs – [UPDATED]

EDIT : Updated to add 'Backup Software' :)

Over my years of writing primarily directly onto the computer I have chanced across a number of useful programs which I will list here in the hope they may be of help to you guys out there. Please note that I have used all of these programs but cannot guarantee compatibility with your systems so try them at your own risk.

TEXT EDITORS

Celtx - FREE yet VERY capable Script Writing software, decent alternative to the expensive Final Draft.

Temptation Blocker - Temptation Blocker is a program that allows you to cut all internet connectivity whilst your write. You will not be able to Facebook, IM etc. You set the program for an amount of time and if you wish to access the internet in an emergency within that time you have to type in a very long randomly generated password.

Open Office - Open Office is a FREE and Opensourced alternative to the Office Suite from Microsoft. I have to admit that I still use the Microsoft Version but for those who can't justify buying Microsoft Office or those on Linux based systems it is very good.

yWriter - yWriter is an interesting piece of software. You write your Novel in chapters and the design of the software makes it easy to swap them around into different orders before outputting a final file.

BACKUP

Microsoft SyncToy - SyncToy is a free piece of software from Microsoft that allows you to easily syncronise folders. Very useful for syncronising your writing folder to a USB stick and vice-versa.

DropBox - DropBox is an online storage solution that gives you 2gig of free storage space. It has a piece of software that you can run on your computers and allows you to copy files to that storage easily. Once the files are there they can be accessed on other machines either with the doropbox software or through a web-browser.

Cheers,
Christopher Barker