Idea Fisher  
   Idea-generating tools and techniques for business and creative writers.
   http://www.ideafisher.com

Ashleywilde Publishers  
   Plots Unlimited, software program that helps fiction writers generate solidly constructed story plots and outlines.
   http://www.ashleywilde.com/

StoryCraft Writer's Software  
   Story development software. Also online writer's courses in novel and screenwriting.
   http://www.writerspage.com/

eZine Assistant  
   A free application that manages and formats eZines and email newsletters.
   http://www.ezineassistant.com/

The WritePro Corporation  
   Free professional advice and resources for writers, fiction and nonfiction. Free creative writing tutorial software.
   http://www.writepro.com/

WriteExpress Corporation  
   Writing tools for amateurs and professionals.
   http://www.writeexpress.com/

The Working Writer  
   Software that tracks the business of freelance writing from query letter to paycheck.
   http://dolphinsoftware.bc.ca/software/writers/index.html

eMediaAdmin  
   Software for publishing online magazines and newspapers. Creates article webpages, table of contents and chronological archive webpages using customizable templates.
   http://www.reedmedia.net/software/emediaadmin/

Clip Words  
   Search, edit, combine, or cut and paste entries and move them into any Windows or Mac software application. From Epigraphics.
   http://epigraphics.com

Character Pro for Writers 2.0  
   A creative writing tool designed to help writers create great story characters. Newsletter available.
   http://www.characterpro.com

Xerotron  
   Software to aid in generating new ideas. Ideal for inventors, teachers, writers, students or anyone with an active, creative mind searching for new ideas. Built-in dictionary-thesaurus.
   http://xerotron.com

Editor Software  
   StyleWriter, the plain English editor. The Electronic Writing Course and an Electronic House Style. Information and advice on writing in plain language plus a free trial of StyleWriter software.
   http://www.editorsoftware.com/

Biography Software Corporation  
   The personal author system combines biography and genealogy research tools along with biography writing and publishing tools.
   http://www.personalauthor.com/800/indexns.cfm

WordDog Plain English Editor  
   Searches Word documents for wordy phrases, redundancies, ambiguous words, outworn expressions, formal language, cliches, and suggests crisp, clear plain language alternatives that everyone can understand.
   http://www.worddog.com

Writer's Blocks  
   Screenplay outlining program that duplicates the popular index card system on your PC. From Ashley Software.
   http://www.writersblocks.com

StyleEase  
   From Guilford Publications. Formats text and pops in references in MLA style. For term papers, journal articles, theses, and dissertations.
   http://www.styleease.com

GRiM Software's Musings  
   A tip-of-the-day style program that presents the user with inspirational quotes about writing, as well as creative writing exercises to awaken the muse within. Can be downloaded from this site.
   http://www.grimsoft.com/products.htm

Autobiography Software Program  
   Oral histories, life stories, family histories written and preserved using a word processor. Creates a family heirloom document.
   http://www.seasonsofmylife.com

AcroWizard  
   AcroWizard can create a database and table of acronyms from your document in about 10 seconds. Free trial version offered.
   http://www.acrowizard.com/

WordCounter  
   Ranks the most frequently used words in any given body of text. Use it to find keywords, or just to see what words you overuse. Free to use online, not a download.
   http://www.wordcounter.com

NoTypos.com  
   Medical spell check software for MS Word and Corel WordPerfect. For transcription, notes, reports, and anything medical. Free trial version.
   http://www.notypos.com

Self-Publishers Affordable System  
   Explains the home based publishing system which allows everyone to produce their own professional book inexpensively and in any number they want. Sample books on display.
   http://geocities.com/cguyspage

MasterFreelancer  
   Web store for writers and creative professionals.
   http://www.masterfreelancer.com

The Sandbaggers  
   Automated manuscript management software for DOS.
   http://www.sandbaggers.8m.com/dossamm.htm

WordWeb Pro  
   Find words and make anagrams with this powerful thesaurus/ dictionary software.
   http://www.wordweb.co.uk/

The Writers Store  
   For screenwriting software, creative writing, TV movie script and screenplay production software.
   http://writersstore.com/

Power Structure  
   Provides several different views allowing the writer to organize and study his work from the perspective of plot, character, and other customizable settings.
   http://www.write-brain.com/power_structure_main.htm

Willow Tea  
   For and about writers, with book recommendations, software, and suggestions to improve writing. Submissions are accepted, upon approval, for inclusion and representation of good writing.
   http://adwt.com

Hi-Note  
   Outline and brainstorm on the go. Create notes and subnotes, similar to topics and sub-topics used in other programs, on your Palm Pilot. Easily incorporates graphics as well as text.
   http://cyclos.com/hi-note.htm

Z-Write  
   A smart word processor that makes organizing text a breeze. Create sections in the lefthand frame, enter the text in the full-size page area on the right. Navigate through large documents by inserting named bookmarks via the utilities menu.
   http://www.stonetablesoftware.com

Ars Lexis Software  
   Expandable and adaptable dictionary and thesaurus designed for use on Palm-platform handheld devices. While comprehensive (the base dictionary has 122,000 words defined) the programs are memory-efficient.
   http://arslexis.com/

WriteItNow  
   Write and store complete novels. Keeps track of characters, events, locations, and ideas. Provides timeline charts, spell checker and manuscript submission tracker. PC and Macintosh computers.
   http://www.ravensheadservices.com/

Intellectus Enterprises  
   Idea Tracker, for customizing, organizing, sorting, filtering ideas, thoughts and notes. Free trial available. [Windows only]
   http://www.intellectusenterprises.com/

Spacejock Software  
   Free software designed to help authors put together the snippets, outlines, fragments and chapters that go into a finished novel. Same site has a freeware submission tracker too.
   http://members.iinet.net.au/~simonh/spacejock/

Textalyser  
   An online service that allows entry of text or a website. Displays readability analysis, including reading level, sentence length and word counts.
   http://textalyser.net/

WriteThis  
   Small freeware tool for writers. Generates writing exercises, based on a set of keywords and criteria.
   http://www.theprint.dk/writethis.html

Writer's Desk  
   A personal online workspace for writers to develop and track both creative and business efforts and goals.
   http://www.writers-desk.com

Manuscript Studio  
   Technology for writers publishing their own work or presenting a finished manuscript to publishers, periodicals and agents.
   http://www.manuscriptstudio.com

Writing Help Tools  
   Reviews of writing tools on the Net for letter writing, resume writing, business writing, and general writing.
   http://www.writinghelptools.com

RoughDraft  
   Freeware word processor. It has features specifically designed for writers of novels, short stories, articles, poetry, plays and screenplays.
   http://www.rsalsbury.co.uk/rd.htm

123Ezine  
   Newsletter software. Create a newsletter template, any newsletter design or format, text or web. Creates and manages back issues and automates uploading to your site.
   http://123ezine.com

New Novelist.com  
   Software to help experienced and novice writers complete a novel.
   http://www.newnovelist.com

Warefore  
   For the professional writer.
   http://www.warefore.com/

EaZy Paper  
   Formats your new and existing papers in the Turabian and Chicago Manual of Style formats.
   http://www.eazypaper.com

Great Dialogue Software  
   Shows how to write dialogue, whether comic or dramatic. Gives techniques, and examples.
   http://www.greatdialogue.com

RhymeZone  
   Online rhyming dictionary and thesaurus.
   http://www.rhymezone.com/

Mindola Software  
   Miss Lonelynotes helps manage writing projects using a simulation of 3x5 note cards. Includes character tracking and plot references. Windows SP/200 and Mac OS X Panther.
   http://www.mindola.com/

Devonsoft  
   Story Bones - assists in constructing a story. Provides a framework for developing the plot, builds character profiles, scene details and reporting. [Windows]
   http://www.devonsoft.com/