When all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
The tools you have in your collection are just as important whether you’re working in construction or in advertising, even when it comes to a relatively simple task like writing.
Microsoft Word is a hammer. As a writer, I appreciate its ease of use when writing professional documents or taking notes. But not every writing assignment is a nail. Some forms of writing require a more delicate touch.
Whether its creative, personal or sometimes even writing a blog, another tool can give you a different perspective or put you in a different state of mind. And this can affect your writing just as much as your vocabulary.
One such tool I discovered recently is OmmWriter. Even with limited use thus far, I would highly recommend it to other writers of any kind. Its main advantage is that it removes distractions and focuses your attention on your writing.
Of course, it also helps that it’s completely free.
It’s a simple software, so its best for unformatted text. But that makes it perfect for blog writing (I wrote this post using OmmWriter). But the features to does offer are nicely customizable.
If I haven’t convinced you to try it yet, at least watch the brief introduction video on the website. It does a much better job of explaining what it is.
Use the best tools for the job. And if you happen to find any new tools, please share with the rest of us. I need all the help I can get.
