10 Best iPhone Apps For Writers

By: Katie Gatto

Break Studios Contributing Writer

The iPhone has a lot of applications for writers, and while you could do a complete review of the whole app store,  it would be easier to just check out this list of the top 10 iPhone apps for writers.

  1. The Built In Voice Recorder. Lets be honest most of us can talk much faster then we can type on that small screen. Getting your ideas down before you can forget them is a lifesaver.
  2. IdeaGenerator. This application is very simple to use. All you have to do is shake it up and random words will appear on the iPhone screen that can help you to form an idea.
  3. WritePad. Scrawl ideas with your fingers instead of the delicacy of typing on the iPhone touch screen. Good news for anyone who needs to get things out quickly.
  4. iBlueSky. This mind mapping application will help you to keep all of your plot twists, players and ideas on track.
  5. WordTwiddle. This application is similar to the IdeaGenerator, but you can make it much more custom. This will eliminate words that you would not want for stories of a specific genre or age range.
  6. EverNote. Keep track on inspirational images, audio notes and text with this tool. That way you can match it all in your mind and create a truly realistic world.
  7. WikiMobile. Need to know how a reuger works? Or the capital of Paraguay? Those kinds of details can make or break a story and this iPhone application can help you find them quickly.
  8. Dictionary. Sometimes choosing exactly the right word matters. Look it up quickly with this application.
  9. VocabDaily. You can't use a word you don't know about. Broaden your horizons with this iPhone application.
  10. NameShake. Naming your protagonist is hard. Make it easy with this generator. It gives you a fair bit of control for something random.
Posted on: Sep. 28, 2010