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Software Tools I Can't Live Without

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“I’m a linguist, writer, and content creator, and these tools are how I stay productive, organized, and sane. Perfect for anyone building content, a personal brand, or just craving simplicity.”
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Hidden Gems

These are the lesser-known tools that quietly power my workflow. They don't nearly get enough hype. They deliver real value every day. If you want something fresh that most creators overlook, start here.

 
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Need a blog but don't want to mess with CMS systems, maintenance, plugins, and tools? With Quotion you can use APple Notes as your blog platform. It's dead simple. But powerful!
Quotion - Apple Notes to Blog in minutes
 
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You've probably never heard of SparkLoop. But if you're a writer or newsletter creators, it's a must have. SparkLoop is the number 1 newsletter recommendation engine. You recommend your favorite newsletters and earn money when people sign up. I consi...
SparkLoop - the #1 newsletter recommendation engine
 
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Gumroad is a platform to sell digital products. I've been using it for years to sell Notion templates, designs, guides, and app icons. I also run an email list on Gumroad.
Gumroad - my digital marketplace
 
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I run my newsletter and blog on Substack. It's a great platform. But to get the most out of it, Writestack is the ideal addition. It adds scheduling notes, AI writing, and inspiration.
WriteStack - Grow & Monetize your Substack Audience 5x faster.
 
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My secret weapon for research and content creation. Comet combines lightning-fast search with AI tools—perfect for building articles, organizing sources, and cutting distractions. If you write, blog, or crush research deep-dives, this browser makes i...
Comet Browser

Everyday Essentials

The tried-and-true apps I rely on year after year. Reliable, simple, and always there when I need them. These have survived every workflow shift, trend, and productivity experiment.

 
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Been writing on Vocal for a long time. It's a great and easy to use platform for ad-free, high-quality writing. You get bonuses for top stories and you can win competitions with high prize money. Every writer should be on Vocal.
Vocal - the publishing platform
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Grammarly helps me immensly as a non-native of English. It trains me to become a better writer over time. I review my longer posts before publishing, but the real pro tip: use their browser extension for Substack, Medium, and emails.
Grammarly
 
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The all-in-one workplace and project management app I use to run my entire writing business. Notion is my brain’s second home. If you’re new, start with their templates—but my tip is to create your own ‘Daily Dashboard’ to track writing, ideas, and d...
Notion
 
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Everyone knows Canva by now. Design made easy. You can't go wrong with it. You can design anything and everything with ease. I use it extensively for private deisng, blog designs, app designs, website designs, logos, even CVs, cover letters, and more
Canva
 
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The ultimate library of software tools for one subscription price a month. Get it, use as many as long as you want. Cancel anytime. Brilliant! I use Ulysses for writing, CleanMyMac for keeping my laptop fast, and MindNode for brainstorming book chapt...
Setapp for Mac & iOS
 
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I am a movie & TV nerd. I watch so many shows and movies, sometimes I forget what I've already watched. This is where my Notion movie tracker comes in. Super handy, easy to use, with cool features.
Moviebuff - Movie & TV Show Tracker