Writing Toolkit
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $3.99 | Socially Conscious Software, LLC | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Ultimately, this application is about empowering you to be a better writer. The content is designed around that central purpose. To achieve this goal, the content is dependent on you. Writing is challenging, thoughtful and enjoyable work, and this application achieves its goal by providing you with the means to increase your rate of discovery of interesting new ideas and methods for your writing. The writing then, is up to you!
Here is how it works:
There are fourteen icons on the main page of the springboard. Each icon launches a different section of the application. Here is a brief description of each:
The top row, including Questions, Punctuation, Writing Definitions and Plots, showcase the features of the application which aid you in your writing mechanics and creativity. They present you with thought provoking content, notation and email features. The Questions section is separated into categories and the questions in each are designed to help you break through a writer's block. The Punctuation section offers a guide to punctuation use. The Writing Definitions section provides you with definitions for common writing concepts. The Plots section gives an overview of 25 different plot types with examples of each. These plot types encompass all of the standard storytelling plots.
The second row, containing People, Places, Things and Scenarios, constitute the section of the application that helps you create new characters, places, important items and interactions between them. These items are interdependent. Namely, to create a new scenario between people, places or things, you must first create people, places or things. This section is designed to produce endless variations for you to read through and pick the ones you like. Further it can help inspire you to create alternatives to the suggested scenarios, people, places and things. So, if you are looking for a new character, generate one. If you are looking for a new setting, generate one. You get the idea.
The third row has Notes, Dialogue, Prepositions and iPod Control. The Notes section allows you to jot down ideas for your work from anywhere. The Dialogue section provides you with a list of over 100 words that you can use in place of 'said' so your dialogue remains vibrant and fresh for your readers. Additionally, they are tagged for indicating loud, normal, questioning or softly spoken speech. The Prepositions section provides you with a list of 133 prepositions for when you need them. The iPod Control section allows you to listen to your own music or audiobooks without leaving the application.
The fourth row houses Help and Video Tutorial. These sections show you how to operate the application and explain the content and the intended uses of this app. Clearly, this is the Help page, intended to explain the content of the application and how to use it and why we believe it will help you become a better writer. The Video Tutorial section provides you to direct, in-app access to the tutorial video we have created for an easier to view rundown of the application content, use and intentions.
Reviews
Helpful
sjbarta
I find this app very helpful when trying to find the right words. The App on the phone needs more editing. Can’t always see the first section because the title covers it. Would recommend to other novice writers.
Needs a bit more
WTH why
It would be a lot better if there was some capability to write notes in all the sections for each individual character, place, and item. As a tool to keep track of them it's fine. No more than three stars for now though.
Terribly dissapointed
English major from Indy.
I am very dissapointed with this app. For as terribly overprice as it was, I was expecting so much more. The scenarios section, for instance. No one uses that kind of language. Maybe it's just me, but I though that there would be actual content in the people/places sections. Of course I can make up my own.
Improvements
Lex-A-Lot
I enjoy this app very much for the ability to keep my ideas in one place, but I have a few suggestions... * I tend to start many stories at once, but I can only use this app for one story at a time. It would be nice if there was a way to add stories or separate notes/scenarios/people/places/items into categories for different stories. * when I was searching for a writing app, I was actually hoping I could write my story as well as just get the basics out. It is nice being able to add notes and scenarios, but it would be nicer if I could begin my story also instead of having to use another device. * using this app, I often forget what I envisioned my character to look like and how they act/talk/think/feel unless I put every little thing down under notes. It would be nice if I could add a more detailed description and maybe even a picture from my camera roll to my character's profile. Same with places and objects. * this app is nice for beginners or those who have acute writer's block, but with so little to offer besides the helpful guides, I think it is a tad to expensive. If I had been a smarter person and read up on it before purchasing, I would have been only willing to pay 1.99 and maybe at best 2.99 if I was in real need of it, but the money I spent on this app could have gone towards purchases that would have been a tad more fruitful. Besides those many grueling points, it's a nice app to start with.
Waste of money
My99kia
This app is a waste of money. Sure, it lets you write down characters, places and things and keep them in one place, but if you REALLY needed that, you could just buy a 10 cent notebook. All the rest is just explaining stuff. You can get the same things explained by going to wikipedia. And you can get that for free! A huge waste of money, not even worth 99 cents.
Stop the Crap
Kkujala
This developer should not be allowed to do this. They have at least 3 apps exactly like this one but with different names. The only difference is the names and the background theme. Please don't support this scam.
Suggestions
Rilvin
I have found this app to be extremely helpful in organizing plot/characters, and also as a reference for useful information. However, there are a few minor changes I would recommend: 1. Add the option to put a description or notes when creating people, places, and things. 2. Allow for easier text editing instead of overwriting previously entered text.
Writing toolkit
carphome
When i had an idea for a book I was like, "well i'm going to need lots of help" and even though it is meant for the iphone it works for the ipad too. So psyched and happy! But for people who just got this see the video before you do ANYTHING! I was super confused before the video. Thanks writing toolkit! You rock! Lol :D
