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Want to find out how to make the daunting task of writing a little easier? Keep reading to discover our top free writing tools for creating the best content…
One of the biggest challenges in SEO isn’t the technical stuff. It might come as a surprise considering the complexity of optimising your site, but meta descriptions and title tags are actually the easy bit! Creating content that people actually want to read is the biggest thing standing between you and your target audience, and with the sheer volume of things to scroll through out there, good writing is a must.
We can’t all be talented authors in the making, but there is a way to create awesome blogs and product descriptions without being a linguistic mastermind. Whether you’re stuck for your next big idea, need some quick editing or just want to make sure you’ve got grade-A grammar, there’s heaps of free software that gives you all the skills you need.
We’ve taken a look at some of the best free writing tools available, so scroll on and take your writing skills to the next level…
Need Some Fine-tuning? These Apps Are Your New Editor In Chief
Grammarly
We’ve all felt dread at the thought of the grammar police. Nowadays, annoying comments pointing out a comma in the wrong place are the least of your worries. Google is getting pickier, and if your copy is littered with mistakes, then it might make you seem less of an expert! It’s daft, we know, but if you’re struggling with there, their, and they’re – you’re not alone!
“Grammarly is an absolute must for anyone that writes anything.”
Grammarly is an absolute must for anyone who writes anything. Seriously, even if your writing stretches as far as emails, you need this tool in your arsenal. Grammarly is super easy to use and accurately combs your content for mistakes. It even suggests ways to make your copy more coherent. The plug-in is in beta mode, but it’s a total step up from spell check!
Hemingway Editor
Once you’ve sent your content through Grammarly to weed out all the technical stuff, it’s time for shaping. Hemingway Editor is like having a free assistant that finetunes your work to perfection. It’s a lifeline for blog writing, especially. It quickly points out any lengthy or complex sentences and helps you get to the point. If you’re stuck in a passive voice or using too many qualifiers, this tool keeps you on track.
For clear and concise copy that sticks, use Hemingway Editor. We can’t promise you’ll pen “The Old Man and the Sea” level stuff (Ernest Hemingway reference for you there), but it’ll help.
One Look Thesaurus
You know that annoying feeling when you know a word but can’t remember what it is? It’s on the tip of your tongue, but your brain just isn’t cooperating. There’s nothing more frustrating, but One Look Thesaurus is here to help!
While a regular pocket thesaurus helps you find synonyms, this free software can generate them from a concept!
For example, you’re trying to market earplugs but are stuck for a more descriptive way to describe noise. If you type “annoying noise” into One Look Thesaurus, you have dozens of more eloquent phrases to choose from. One Look Thesaurus is our ultimate cure for writer’s block when you just can’t quite get the words out.
Emily, our Creative Writing Specialist at bspoq (hi!)
Our Top 4 Apps For Writing Brilliant Blogs
Hubspot Blog Ideas
Feeling a little low on inspiration? Hubspot has a blog idea generator that does all the work for you! All you have to do is type in a few nouns of your choice, and boom: blog ideas and titles. Of course, it’s not a total fix, you do have to come up with nouns relevant to what you’re setting out to do, but it makes a huge difference when you’re stuck on how to optimise your content.
Headline Studio By Co-Schedule
One of the biggest tricks to keeping people on your blog for longer is by breaking up with eye-catching headlines. The same thing that entices people to buy newspapers is what gets your blog seen. Headline Studio gives your titles a score out of 100, with handy tips to up your grade. From the type of headline you use to your word choice, crafting the perfect headline is simple with this free writing software. Good SEO results come from people clicking on your site, and great titles are the way to do it!
Adobe Express
Don’t panic! You don’t need to be an active paying member of the Adobe community to access this software – you can use it for free online! Copywriting and creating great content does start with great words – but making your content good to look at is just as important!
Elevate your blogs, emails, and product pages with strong imagery and consistent branding to make them more visually appealing to your audience and keep them on your page! Adobe Express allows you to add overlays, animations, elements, text, and even access AI-generated visuals.
Evernote
Listen, we’ve all felt a little disorganised at times. When you have a million and one things to do, writing content can seem like a huge daunting task. Researching your blog topic can be tough, and organising your findings can be even harder. In our humble opinion, Evernote is the best note-taking app out there. You can collect notes, audio, images and more all in one place and access it from anywhere. There are really too many features to name, and it’s all free!
So there you have it! Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, there’s a wealth of free tools available to help you create amazing content that your audience will love. From grammar checkers and thesauruses to headline generators and note-taking apps, you don’t have to break the bank to write like a pro. So ditch the writer’s block, embrace these free resources, and get ready to take your content to the next level!
Want to find out how the bspoq team can help transform your content? Head over to our website and contact us today!