Helpful programs and whatnot

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I'm not necessarily endorsing any of these as I haven't done more then poke about on any of them, but some look useful. Be aware that some of these programs may now use or be associated with AI, so use at your own discretion.

Multilingual:
Language Tool - a multilingual grammar, style and spell checker
Verbix - Online verb conjugation for English, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, Latin, or Spanish.

English only editors of a sort:
Ginger- "The World’s Best Grammar Checker" Grammar Checker, Dictionary, Sentence Rephrase, Text Reader and Translation (Chrome extension, free)
slickwrite - grammar checker (online, free)
autocrit - "Manuscript Editing Software for Fiction Writers" (online, free)
Hemingway app Online editor, grading your writing by its readability.
ProWritingAid- Grammar Checking and Manuscript Editing software (online, free and paid versions, must register)
Scribens.com "A powerful, free English grammar checker"
grammarchecker - counts the number of characters, words, sentences & paragraphs with spaces and give you readability, reading level, reading time & speaking time of the text.
Word Frequency Counter (online, free)
Phrase Frequency Counter (online, free)
After the Deadline C&P your work for it to get feedback for grammar, spelling, etc (online, free)
Typely "free online online proofreading and essay editor"
grammarly - "free, accurate grammar checker" (chrome extension, free although some features are behind a paywall)
WordCounter - gives word count and also shows top 10 keywords and keyword density (online, free)
Easywordcount gives word and character count (online, free)
Readability Test Tool- Quick and easy way to test the readability of your work. (can check by url or C&Ping, online, free)
data·yze "Data driven apps based for names, writing assistance and more. Wherever there is data to be munched, we'll be there." (free, online, some apps more useful than others)

Article about why word counts differ between word programs

Writing, note taking, organization programs:
Open Office opensource free word program, no longer updated
LibreOffice another opensource free word program
Cetacean - "online writing tool for authors"
OmPad - writing app, saves as you write, customizeable (online, free)
Joplin -"Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. The notes are searchable, can be copied, tagged and modified either from the applications directly or from your own text editor."
Typehere - place to type akin to notebook, not a program
Type Here, The Online Text Editor - very simple online word program
yWriter- considered by some an excellent, but free, alternative to Scriviner. (free to download. Here is an article talking about how to use it best.)
Calmly Writer writing program with different modes (dyslexic, dark, distraction free, etc) as well as some other basics (online or app, free, no registration)
writer "Distraction free focus for your writing" (requires registration, free and pro versions)
Manuskript "a tool for those writer who like to organize and plan everything before writing... While writing, keep track of notes about every characters, plot, event, place in your story."
Obsidian writing, organizing, and notetaking app and canvas. (free to download)
Ellipsus writing program/platform (requires registration, free to use, has an anti-AI stance; tumblr post describing its export directly to AO3 feature)
SmartEdit Writer "Free Software for Novel and Short Story Writers" (download to use)

Writing Encouragement:
Written Kitten every 100 words gives you a picture of a cute kitten
Fighter’s block - try to defeat a monster by writing

Random other useful programs for writing/plotting/thinking/arting etc:
The Alphabetizer- not only alphabetizes, but can sort by first or last name, capitalize the list, remove duplicates or html, randomize and more
Free Online Text Word Counter - word counter with options to fiddle with formats, including HTML encoding, and you can export to different file types.
notebook.ai "a worldbuilding tool that organizes, saves, and helps in fully fleshing out your fictional world, your way."
Hiveworld - "Powerful, Customizable Novel Organizer" along with articles about writing, location and name generators (must register, online, free)
Bubbl.us- create a mind map- good for trying to organize different ideas that play off of one another (free, can register or just use as is)
Miro - formerly called realtimeboard, this site is like a whiteboard where you can plan and draw anything you need for your writing project. You can also insert videos, documents, photos, etc. (online, free, requires registering)
Loopy - "A tool for thinking in systems; a movement to make learning active, not just passive"
diagrams.net - "free, high quality diagramming software"
Online Genogram Maker also makes graphs and flowcharts

Online MSpaint-like program
Photopea - advanced image editor (aka a photoshop knockoff)
ipiccy "Photo Editor. Collage Maker. Graphic Designer Everything you need to make your photo awesome online"
Pixlr E "Free Advanced Photo Editor & Design Maker"


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