Discover the best writing software, curated by writers.

AIMarketingTeam Collaboration

AI co-writer for marketing teams

Jasper helps marketing teams draft on-brand content with reusable templates, brand voice controls, and campaign workflows.

4.8(431 reviews)

Obsidian

Knowledge BaseMarkdownResearch

Linkable knowledge base

Obsidian turns your notes into a connected graph, perfect for research-heavy writing with backlinks and plugins.

4.8(512 reviews)

Notion

All-in-one workspace for docs and wikis

A flexible workspace where content teams draft, review, and ship campaigns with synced databases and automations.

4.7(824 reviews)

DocsDatabasesAutomation

Descript

Edit video and podcasts like docs

Descript transcribes, edits, and polishes audio or video content with AI-powered text editing and studio effects.

4.7(531 reviews)

TranscriptionAudioVideo

Grammarly

Real-time writing assistant

Grammarly helps writers fix grammar, tone, and clarity with smart suggestions tailored for each piece of content.

4.6(1,461 reviews)

GrammarToneSpellcheck

Surfer

SEO content intelligence

Surfer analyzes SERPs and helps teams build data-backed outlines, briefs, and optimized drafts for organic growth.

4.6(278 reviews)

SEOBriefsOptimization

Scrivener

NovelsScreenplaysResearch

Longform writing studio

Scrivener gives authors and screenwriters a flexible binder to organize chapters, notes, and research in one place.

4.5(692 reviews)

Substack

Free

Newsletter platform for writers

Substack combines publishing, payments, and audience analytics so writers can build independent newsletter businesses.

4.5(742 reviews)

EmailCommunityMonetization

QuillBot

ParaphrasingSummariesCitations

AI paraphraser and grammar checker

QuillBot rewrites sentences, checks grammar, and summarizes research to help writers move faster and stay original.

4.4(329 reviews)

Copy.ai

SalesWorkflowIntegrations

AI workflows for revenue teams

Copy.ai automates email, sales, and marketing workflows with templated processes and CRM integrations.

4.3(364 reviews)

Typefully

Social MediaSchedulingAnalytics

Craft threads & grow on social

Typefully gives creators thoughtful drafting tools, scheduling, and analytics to grow their audience on X.

4.3(211 reviews)

Hemingway Editor

Cut clutter and bolden words

Hemingway highlights dense sentences, passive voice, and adverbs so your writing becomes clearer and more confident.

4.2(518 reviews)

EditingReadabilityStyle

Hand-vetted favorites from the BestWriting team.

A shortlist of tools we'd happily recommend to friends. Updated monthly as we test new products and workflows.

Jasper

AIMarketingTeam Collaboration

AI co-writer for marketing teams

Jasper helps marketing teams draft on-brand content with reusable templates, brand voice controls, and campaign workflows.

4.8(431 reviews)

Obsidian

Knowledge BaseMarkdownResearch

Linkable knowledge base

Obsidian turns your notes into a connected graph, perfect for research-heavy writing with backlinks and plugins.

4.8(512 reviews)

Notion

All-in-one workspace for docs and wikis

A flexible workspace where content teams draft, review, and ship campaigns with synced databases and automations.

4.7(824 reviews)

DocsDatabasesAutomation

Descript

Edit video and podcasts like docs

Descript transcribes, edits, and polishes audio or video content with AI-powered text editing and studio effects.

4.7(531 reviews)

TranscriptionAudioVideo

Grammarly

Real-time writing assistant

Grammarly helps writers fix grammar, tone, and clarity with smart suggestions tailored for each piece of content.

4.6(1,461 reviews)

GrammarToneSpellcheck

Surfer

SEO content intelligence

Surfer analyzes SERPs and helps teams build data-backed outlines, briefs, and optimized drafts for organic growth.

4.6(278 reviews)

SEOBriefsOptimization

Explore by need

Every step of the writing process, covered.

Whether you're outlining a novel or shipping daily newsletters, dive into categories that surface the most loved tools for the job.

AI Writing

Generate drafts, outlines, and campaigns faster with trusted AI copilots.

Editing & Proofreading

Polish grammar, style, and readability before you hit publish.

Longform & Books

Structure chapters, manage research, and ship polished manuscripts.

Marketing & Content

Plan campaigns, collaborate with teams, and keep brand voice consistent.

Research

Capture sources, annotate references, and surface ideas when you need them.

Planning & Organization

Manage editorial calendars, submission pipelines, and creative workflows.

Workflow recipes

Curated stacks for different types of writers.

Start faster with handpicked combinations of tools that pair well together for specific outcomes—from solo creators to enterprise content teams.

Workflow recipe#01

Solo creator stack

Essential tools to ideate, draft, and publish as a team of one—covering research, writing, editing, and distribution.

Workflow recipe#02

In-house content team

Balance collaboration and governance with tools that keep briefs, drafts, and approvals in sync.

Workflow recipe#03

Author & longform workflow

Structure chapters, manage revisions, and stay organized from messy first draft to polished manuscript.

Guides & Playbooks

Practical workflows from real content teams.

Go behind the scenes with breakdowns on tooling, processes, and habits that keep modern writing teams shipping remarkable work.

AI•11 min

Build an AI-assisted writing stack

How to combine human creativity with AI co-writing tools so you ship faster without sacrificing quality.

Productivity•9 min

Content operations for scaling teams

Frameworks and tools that keep editorial calendars, feedback loops, and approvals humming.

Marketing•8 min

Write SEO briefs your writers love

A playbook for research, outlining, and optimization that balances rankings with reader value.

Craft•10 min

Planning your first book

From idea capture to revisions—tools that help first-time authors write with less overwhelm.