I often get questions, as an ex-techie, on what I consider my core set of writing tech tools?
My author tech toolkit consists of the following
Scrivener (my core writing app, and I love it!)
ProWritingAid desktop version (integrates with Scrivener and I swear by it!)
Evernote for notes and reference materials, along with Captio (for quick notes on my phone when Evernote would take too long).
Canva for graphics paired with Fotor desktop version(extra photo editing if needed).
Excel for tracking my progress, whether querying agents or my words per day and progress to deadlines. I’ll admit I'm a bit of spreadsheet junkie.
For my web site and blog (this one) I used to use WordPress and MailChimp, but recently decided to transition to Squarespace (and their integrated email) for simplicity (because my writing time is precious!).
Hardware wise, I use a MacBook Air, and travel with a full size monitor, keyboard and mouse during long trips. The funny stand you see in the image above is called The Roost laptop stand, and it’s a back-saver in coffee shops and on the road.
For backup I’m on Backblaze online backup, in addition to Apple’s Time Machine software for mac, used with a physical backup drive.