Idea Fisher Idea-generating tools and techniques for business and creative writers. http://www.ideafisher.com

Ashleywilde Publishers Plots Unlimited, software program that helps fiction writers generate solidly constructed story plots and outlines. http://www.ashleywilde.com/

StoryCraft Writer's Software Story development software. Also online writer's courses in novel and screenwriting. http://www.writerspage.com/

eZine Assistant A free application that manages and formats eZines and email newsletters. http://www.ezineassistant.com/

The WritePro Corporation Free professional advice and resources for writers, fiction and nonfiction. Free creative writing tutorial software. http://www.writepro.com/

WriteExpress Corporation Writing tools for amateurs and professionals. http://www.writeexpress.com/

Perfect Keyboard Type paragraphs, quotes, phone numbers, names, addresses, credit card numbers, URLs or email addresses with one keystroke. http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/pk

The Working Writer Software that tracks the business of freelance writing from query letter to paycheck. http://dolphinsoftware.bc.ca/software/writers/index.html

eMediaAdmin Software for publishing online magazines and newspapers. Creates article webpages, table of contents and chronological archive webpages using customizable templates. http://www.reedmedia.net/software/emediaadmin/

Clip Words Search, edit, combine, or cut and paste entries and move them into any Windows or Mac software application. From Epigraphics. http://epigraphics.com

Character Pro for Writers 2.0 A creative writing tool designed to help writers create great story characters. Newsletter available. http://www.characterpro.com

Xerotron Software to aid in generating new ideas. Ideal for inventors, teachers, writers, students or anyone with an active, creative mind searching for new ideas. Built-in dictionary-thesaurus. http://xerotron.com

Editor Software StyleWriter, the plain English editor. The Electronic Writing Course and an Electronic House Style. Information and advice on writing in plain language plus a free trial of StyleWriter software. http://www.editorsoftware.com/

Biography Software Corporation The personal author system combines biography and genealogy research tools along with biography writing and publishing tools. http://www.personalauthor.com/800/indexns.cfm

WordDog Plain English Editor Searches Word documents for wordy phrases, redundancies, ambiguous words, outworn expressions, formal language, cliches, and suggests crisp, clear plain language alternatives that everyone can understand. http://www.worddog.com

Writer's Blocks Screenplay outlining program that duplicates the popular index card system on your PC. From Ashley Software. http://www.writersblocks.com

StyleEase From Guilford Publications. Formats text and pops in references in MLA style. For term papers, journal articles, theses, and dissertations. http://www.styleease.com

GRiM Software's Musings A tip-of-the-day style program that presents the user with inspirational quotes about writing, as well as creative writing exercises to awaken the muse within. Can be downloaded from this site. http://www.grimsoft.com/products.htm

Autobiography Software Program Oral histories, life stories, family histories written and preserved using a word processor. Creates a family heirloom document. http://www.seasonsofmylife.com

AcroWizard AcroWizard can create a database and table of acronyms from your document in about 10 seconds. Free trial version offered. http://www.acrowizard.com/