21 Online Tools to Help Your Content Writing

There is a reason for the saying “Content is King.” No matter your vocation or industry, providing valuable content is a critical success driver. However, the secret is out. There is a lot of good competition producing great quality content. It’s difficult for your content to standout and it’s time intensive. Fortunately, we’ve put together 21 helpful tools to help you save time and help you produce winning content.

Writing and Editing Tools

1. ZenPen – An online free minimalist writing environment, ZenPen is simple to use. Type your text in the box, and save it in plain text, HTML, markdown text or copy and paste to an offline text editor. The main benefit of using this tool is that it is free of distractions. All you can really do is write, which is great when that is what you need to do.

2. Ommwriter – This is also a distraction-free writing environment, but with a plus. It includes audio tracks and keystroke sounds you can listen to while working. A study shows that ambient noise can help the creative process, and that is what Ommwriter provides. You can choose how much you want to pay for the app, and it is compatible with Mac, PC, and iPad.

3. EduGeeksClub – Have writer’s block and need some help? EduGeeksClub lets you collaborate with professional writers and editors who can look at and comment on your work. Prices range from $5.99 for proofreading to $19.99 for writing per page.

4. Hemmingway App – Writing styles can differ, but in most cases, a concise and direct mode of expression works best for most readers. This online editor makes your writing better by identifying grammatical and spelling errors, simplify long, complex sentences, and minimizing the use of adverbs.

5. Grammarly – Want to make sure your work is error free? This online tool can help you. It is a in-depth spell and grammar checker that checks your work as you go. It is a free extension on Chrome or Firefox. You can also use the site without charge.

6. ilys – This distraction-free writing environment may seem a little weird when you first use it. You can only see one letter at a time as you write until you reach your target word count. Only then are you able to edit your content, so it serves as a great motivator to keep working. The monthly subscription is $10.08 a month or $59.99 annually.

Content Enhancement Tools

No one likes reading big blocks of text. You need to add other types of content like images and videos to better engage your audience. Here are a couple of tools that can help you do that.

7. Unsplash – It can be hard to find great images if you don’t have your own or you don’t want to pay for them. This site is a great library of free high-quality pictures. Sign up and you will get 10 new images every 10 days delivered to your email. If you have something to share, you can also upload it on the site to give back.

8. Befunky – Editing images can be a pain, but Befunky can make your life a little easier. This online photo editor is ideal for writers that don’t want to learn how to use complicated image editors. Befunky provides has templates, simple tools and even free images from Pixabay. It is free to use, but if you want more features you can pay $4.95/month or $24.95/year.

9. Canva – So you’re not a graphic artist? Canva can make you look like one. This free online tool makes it easy to design things such as infographics. Just drag, drop, and customize. The basic tools are free to use, and a premium account is just $12.95/ month or $119.40/year.

10. Magisto – Make movies easily to enhance your content using this online video editor. You don’t need to know anything about video editing to use it. Just upload photos or video footage, choose a theme, and add music. The app will do the rest. You can also use it on a mobile device. You can create and upload as many as 10 videos or 500 MB at no cost. But if you want no watermark on your video, you can pay $9.99/month.

Tools for Inspiration and Productivity

11. MindMister – If you suffer from writer’s block or have ideas all over the place, this online mind-mapping tool can help you generate and organize your ideas. You can brainstorm with other people, take notes, and plan your writing project. The basic plan is free and lets you create three mind maps. If you want unlimited mind maps for all your ideas, you can pay $36 for six months.

12. Ideaflip – This is the perfect online brainstorming tool if you have a team driving your content. It uses a post-it style of collaboration that anyone can use. It allows you and your team to upload documents, images, and videos. Monthly subscriptions start at $19 to create a board, but you can invite as many people to collaborate with you.

13. BuzzSomo – This is a great tool to help you identify the hottest topics on social media and the top influencers in your market niche. It is a great way to ensure you get the most out of your content. Subscriptions start at $99/month for Pro and $999 for Enterprise.

14. Help Me Write – This is a unique platform to help you identify topics your audience would be happy to read. You pitch an idea on the site, share it on Twitter or Facebook and invite others to tell you what they think, and if they would read it. It’s a free site, so share away!

15. Coschedule Headline Analyzer – Headlines drive views. You need a kickass headline, and this tool will analyze how your headline might perform. It is a free tool and tons of content writers use it all the time.

16. StayFocusd – This free Chrome add-on can help you stay on track and become productive by blocking time-stealing sites. Spending too much time on social media? Use StayFocusd to block it for however long you choose.

17. Todoist – If you suffer from disorganization, then this is a great app to manage your time and projects. It’s also a great tool for planning. You can collaborate with your team from wherever you are in a distraction-free environment. The free plan is great but the premium unlocks other features for $29/year.

Tools for Promotion

Of course, you need to promote your content to as many people as possible at the right time. You can use these tools to make your content successful.

18. Buzzstream Discovery Tool – The best way to promote your content is through social networks. The most effective way to do that is to identify influencers in your niche, reach out to them and promote your content to them. This tool can help you do that. It will cost you nothing right now because it is still in beta.

19. Buffer – Your social media marketing has to be planned carefully. The timing can be very important. This tool is awesome for managing several social media profiles and scheduling your posts at the times when your audience is most active. It is free for up to 10 scheduled posts, but for more than that you need a monthly subscription starting from $99/month.

20. Pablo – Posts that include images with text overlays greatly improve viewer engagement, which is why this tool is perfect for you. You can easily access cool images courtesy of Unsplash and customize it for your post. It is free to use and works well with Buffer.

21. Medium – More is better when it comes to promoting your online presence. Republish your content on Medium, a community of writers and readers. Check out how Benjamin Hardy increased his traffic to over 100,000 visitors per month in this inspiring article!

Finding and developing a relationship with an online audience is not easy, especially if you are just starting out. These 21 online tools can help you immeasurably to create and promote your article online. Most of them are free to use or come at a reasonable cost so you have nothing to lose by trying them.
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