There is plenty of impressive software on the market that can help you take your writing talents to another level.  We will review two examples of such software in the form of MasterWriter and Final Draft.  While they are not free, they are definitely worth the investment.

MasterWriter Review

If you are a creative writer, you know there are times when it’s difficult to come up with the right word.  There are also times when you may not even be inspired to write.  With MasterWriter, you have a powerful tool at your disposal that can spark your mind to put your ideas into print.

MasterWriter can be used prior to writing, during the process, or once your work is completed.  The software’s impressive list of features begins with the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus.  Both are essential to providing basic reference for writers, and both are quite easy to use.

While having a dictionary and a thesaurus handy is a must, MasterWriter takes things several steps further with its other features.  The software offers a collection of over 30,000 phrases and sayings that can step in when you are having a hard time thinking of the proper word combinations.  Its parts of speech feature is great if you are looking for descriptive words, and you can even use it to help with alliteration.

MasterWriter specializes in word families and even has a Pop-Culture dictionary that can give your writing a modern and hip edge.  Lastly, if you are looking to add rhyming, the software’s Rhyming Dictionary and its 100,000-plus entries is a perfect solution to your needs.  MasterWriter’s user-friendly interface looks great and is easy to navigate, which allows you to put the program’s features to use with very little effort or learning curve.

You can learn more about MasterWriter here: Official Site

Final Draft Review

Final Draft software carries the catchphrase of being the “#1 Screenwriting Program in the World.”  Since it’s been used by such heavyweights as Walt Disney Pictures, Dreamworks, MGM, Pixar, and Paramount, it’s hard to disagree with such a statement.

So, with that being said, what can you expect from Final Draft?  In simple terms, expect a boatload of features from the software.  It can be used for film, television, theater, writing, outlining, and much more.  Final Draft comes with built-in templates that make it easy to format your script to industry standards.  In fact, you can choose actual templates from such shows as 24 and 30 Rock.  Want to script your own Broadway musical?  You can do it with ease with Final Draft.

Novelists can use the software as well and there’s the option to customize and save your very own templates.  You won’t have to worry about formatting hassles, as Final Draft will handle those for you.  There’s even a Format Assistant that will scan your work for any errors prior to submission.  You can create virtual index cards to take notes, get handy statistics on scripts, and more.  Basically, if you are looking to use your creative gifts to make a splash in the entertainment industry, or if you would like to start crafting your own novel, Final Draft gives you all of the necessary features to do so.

You can read more about Final Draft here: Official Site