What I Use to Write – My Go-To Tools

It‘s a question I’m often asked. So, here’s a quick behind-the-scenes look at the tools I rely on for my writing process, whether I’m working on fiction or non-fiction:

1. Novlr for Fiction

I’ve used Novlr for years to draft my fiction. It’s flexible—simple when I need focus, but with enough features to get more complex if I want. It just fits the way I write.

1. Trello for Fiction Planning

When I need to map out a fiction project, I turn to Trello. I set up a visual board ages ago, and it’s been my go-to for tracking story threads as they evolve. I’m not a heavy plotter, for which read mostly pantser—I usually start with a rough idea and plan as I go—so Trello helps me keep the story’s moving parts in order.

1. Google Docs & Sheets for Non-Fiction

For non-fiction projects, Google Docs and Sheets are my top picks. They let me easily build out and rearrange structure, which is key for this kind of work.

1. Pen & Paper for Mental Reset

Sometimes, nothing beats good old pen and paper. I use them for both fiction and non-fiction whenever I need to step away from the screen, reset my brain, or free-write to solve a problem or get unstuck.

These tools aren’t fancy—they just work for me and support my writing flow. What tools or methods do you rely on to keep your writing moving?

Thanks to Claire Venus ✨ , and her question in our 12 Chapters writers group for the nudge to actually write it down.