{"id":2466,"date":"2021-09-28T22:40:46","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T22:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.draft2digital.com\/blog\/?p=2466"},"modified":"2022-07-19T09:29:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T14:29:39","slug":"the-best-tools-for-writing-on-the-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draft2digital.com\/blog\/the-best-tools-for-writing-on-the-go\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Tools for Writing On the Go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We know there are a fair few writing purists out there, so we\u2019ll lead with a disclaimer on writing tools. Writers have completed their work by hand for thousands of years\u2014with chisels and stone tablets, quills and parchment, or pens and Moleskine notebooks<\/a>. (We don\u2019t get kickbacks from Moleskine, by the way. We just love their notebooks.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While writing by hand is an ultra-portable approach beloved by writers the world over, requiring no battery power or expensive electronics, we figure you\u2019re probably familiar with the concept already. Besides, there are times when your hand just moves too slowly, or your fingers want to quit before your brain does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For authors looking to leverage the power of technology to help you write on the go\u2014faster, longer, and finger cramp-free\u2014this post is for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the hardware and software we find ourselves reaching for most when we want (or need) to get the words in while we\u2019re out walking, on an airplane, in line at the grocery store, commuting to work, or other places where our laptops and writing desks aren\u2019t readily available,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tablets and Mobile Writing Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

iPads, e-readers, and even smartphones with large screens are almost as good as laptops for writing these days. Cloud-based writing software and apps make it possible to sync up seamlessly with work you\u2019ve started on a laptop, or pick up your mobile writing session when you\u2019re back at your desk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few extras we\u2019ve found critical to the experience of writing on a tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portable keyboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are usually Bluetooth-enabled, so you don\u2019t need to carry another cord with you. They\u2019re super lightweight and sometimes even fold or roll up for ultimate portability. Sturdier versions often also function as a stand for your tablet or smartphone. We love these keyboards because they save us from typing with our thumbs\u2014or trying to use a QWERTY keyboard on a screen without accidentally tapping stuff we don\u2019t mean to. Logitech<\/a> makes some great ones, but you can find lots <\/em>of different versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Word processor apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mobile apps for Word processing software started out pretty bare-bones in comparison to their desktop counterparts in terms of functionality, but now they're a near match. If you\u2019ve already got a project started in a Word processor at home, mobile versions allow you to log in from another device and pick up right where you left off\u2014so long as files are saved to the Cloud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our top three favorites are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n