8 Online Tools for More Creative and Productive Content Writing

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“Creative” and “productive” are sometimes mutually exclusive concepts when it comes to content writers. The creative process cannot be hurried or forced, and content writing usually follows a set schedule. What happens is that either content writers get writer’s block, or they put it off as long as they could. It is all about being in the zone, you see, and sometimes the zone goes on vacation. With that, here are eight online tools that can help you become more creative, as well as productive, when you need to be.

 

1. GroupMap


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1. GroupMap

Many content writers form part of a marketing team. They get their direction from the content director, who in turn, gets input from the analytics group. GroupMap is a great way to keep everyone in the loop and on track in real-time. It is primarily an educational tool intended for flipped classrooms, so it uses many graphics, but it works perfectly well for content writers as well. You can try it free for 14 days with limited features, after which you pay $8 a month for a personal account.

  1. Ilys

2. Ilys

Stream of consciousness thinking is perhaps not the best way to create web content. However, if you have OCD, sometimes the best way to be productive is to just forge right ahead. Ilys is an online tool that keeps you from constantly looking over what you’ve already written, and wasting your time in editing and refining. It is weird, but it is strangely exciting as well. You never know what you’re going to get until you’re done.

  1. Imagination Prompt Generator

3. Prompt Generator

If you can’t seem to get started, this online resource can give you a bit of a push. This tool provides you with writing prompts that can give you ideas for a starting line, even titles. Some of the prompts include “Would you work for someone who stresses you out even if the money was good?” and “Are you afraid of death?” There is no registration or fee to use. Just click away until you find something you like and run with it.

4. Edugeeksclub

4. Edugeeksclub

Sometimes, you write something that makes you go “meh”. The topic is good, your research is spot on, but you feel there is something missing. You can collaborate with professional writers and editors from Edugeeksclub to get some ideas and polish your content. You can get them to edit and proofread your work for less than $6 a page, or you can ask them to rewrite your content in a more engaging manner, and it will only cost you $19.99 a page. You can use the work as a template for future articles.


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5. Coffitivity

5. Coffitivity

Contrary to popular belief, not all writers work well in a vacuum. Too much quiet can be unnerving. According to research, a little distraction can be good for your imagination. The site provides background sounds from cafes and restaurants, where many content writers get their best work done. The online and mobile app versions are free with three audio options, but if you want to pretend you’re in Paris, Brazil or even Texas, you can get those for $9 a year.

6. OmmWriter

6. OmmWriter

OmmWriter also works along the same rationale: that a little distraction, but not too much, is good for writing productivity. This downloadable app comes with a distraction-free interface with one of its seven backgrounds to suit your mood; audio tracks that help you concentrate; and keystrokes sounds that tell you how productive you are. It is not free to download, but you can pay whatever you like as long as it is more than $5.11. The background music alone is worth the price.

  1. Toggl

7. Toggl

If you need your mom to tell you to keep going, but your mom ain’t around, Toggl can be a good replacement. This time-tracking app can tell you exactly how much time you’re wasting on your Facebook page. It shames you into managing your time better. The free version is good for up to five people if you’re part of a team, and you can set up projects that will keep track of everybody’s time wherever they are. You can pay $5 a month for the Pro version if you need to track billable hours, but otherwise there is really no need. The free version is fully functional, just like your mom.

  1. StayFocusd

8. StayFocusd

An even better way to keep you away from time-wasting websites is with StayFocusd.content writing usually follows a set schedule. What happens is that either content writers get writer’s block, or they put it off as long as they could. It is all about being in the zone, you see, and sometimes the zone goes on vacation. With that, here are eight online tools that can help you become more creative, as well as productive, when you need to be. #contentmarketing #contentmarketingtools #contentwriting #blogpostcreation #blogwriting #bloggingtools

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These tools and websites are all useful in one way or the other to help you become more productive, and creativity becomes easier to achieve.

Whether you use them or not is your choice, but it does not hurt to try them out. You may be surprised at what will work for you.

 

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