https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/journal/ Writing craft, software comparisons and AuthorsDrop product news. en-gb https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/news/theres-a-book-inside-you/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/news/theres-a-book-inside-you/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Most people have a story they keep meaning to write. AuthorsDrop gives writers one place to turn that idea into a finished manuscript. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/journal/how-the-dropline-method-helps-new-writers-finish/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/journal/how-the-dropline-method-helps-new-writers-finish/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT New writers often have ideas but struggle to finish a first draft. The Dropline Method turns one overwhelming book into a sequence of smaller decisions. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/journal/screenwriting-is-a-different-writing-discipline/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/journal/screenwriting-is-a-different-writing-discipline/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A screenplay is not a novel with shorter paragraphs. Screenwriting relies on dialogue, visible action and restraint, leaving interpretation and staging to the director. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/journal/writing-a-book-in-the-age-of-ai/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/journal/writing-a-book-in-the-age-of-ai/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT AI can help a writer, but letting it make too many creative decisions can weaken instinct, confidence and the distinctive voice that makes a book worth reading. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/news/authorsdrop-help-is-getting-better/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/news/authorsdrop-help-is-getting-better/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The AuthorsDrop Help area is being improved with clearer guidance and easier ways for writers to understand features without interrupting their work. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/news/split-screen-writing-in-authorsdrop/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/news/split-screen-writing-in-authorsdrop/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT AuthorsDrop now includes a split-screen facility, giving writers a practical way to keep two useful parts of a project visible while they work. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-atticus/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-atticus/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Compare AuthorsDrop and Atticus for writing, formatting, publishing, organising manuscripts and finishing long-form books. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-dabble/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-dabble/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Compare AuthorsDrop and Dabble for novel writing, plotting, manuscript organisation, research, scripts, pricing and long-form projects. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-final-draft/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-final-draft/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Compare AuthorsDrop and Final Draft for screenplays, stage plays, novels, planning, collaboration and long-form writing projects. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-google-docs/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-google-docs/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Compare AuthorsDrop and Google Docs for long-form writing, collaboration, research, novel structure, screenplays and manuscript organisation. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-microsoft-word/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-microsoft-word/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A clear comparison of AuthorsDrop and Microsoft Word for novelists, screenwriters, playwrights, non-fiction authors and students working on long-form writing projects. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-scrivener/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-scrivener/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A balanced comparison of AuthorsDrop and Scrivener for novelists, non-fiction authors, screenwriters, playwrights and long-form writers. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-ulysses/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-ulysses/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Compare AuthorsDrop and Ulysses for long-form writing, novels, scripts, organisation, export, pricing and cross-platform use. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-vellum/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/authorsdrop-vs-vellum/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical comparison of AuthorsDrop and Vellum for authors choosing between an end-to-end writing and publishing platform and a specialist book-formatting tool. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/best-writing-software-without-a-subscription/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/blog/best-writing-software-without-a-subscription/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical guide to choosing writing software without monthly fees, comparing ownership, access, long projects and why AuthorsDrop avoids subscriptions. https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/news/authorsdrop-journal-and-comparison-library/ https://www.tryauthorsdrop.com/news/authorsdrop-journal-and-comparison-library/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT TryAuthorsDrop now includes a Journal, comparison hub, search, breadcrumbs and the first stage of the AuthorsDrop publishing admin.