I’ve Made Over $20,000 From Writing; These Are the Free Writing Tools I Use

Increase your profits as a writer with these free tools.

In the previous year, I was able to earn over $20,000 from writing. This income was generated through a combination of Medium and paid writing opportunities with various companies.

My Medium profile serves as proof of my success, as it showcases the number of followers in total and claps in each article that I have earned.

It’s important to note that my income was not solely from Medium, as I have also worked with different companies and received a substantial amount of money for my writing services. The $20,000 is the approximate amount of money that I’ve earned solely from writing.

Despite the fact that I was a full-time programmer with additional tasks to complete. Thus, making five figures a year from writing alone is a fair deal.

To achieve this level of success, I have utilized a variety of writing tools that have proven to be beneficial for my writing process. Here, I am sharing these tools with the intention of helping others who are interested in earning money through writing.

It’s worth mentioning that all of the tools that I use have a free plan available for anyone to use, and this post contains no affiliate links, so there’s no need to worry about me trying to sell you something.

1. Grammarly

Grammarly is the first free writing tool that I installed on my computer. I discovered it after reading various posts and decided to give it a try by installing the Grammarly Chrome extension. I have been using it consistently since then and it has proven to be extremely beneficial for my writing process.

One of the main reasons I have not uninstalled Grammarly is its ability to recommend better sentences right in my writing editor.

As I write, Grammarly scans my text and suggests improvements, highlighting any typos or grammatical errors. This feature has been extremely helpful in ensuring that my writing is accurate and error-free.

Thanks to Grammarly, even when I write several posts in a month, I have been able to maintain a relatively low number of typos.

So, I highly recommend this tool to anyone looking to improve their writing skills and produce error-free content.

2. Quillbot

To be honest, I’ve done a lot of free Quillbot promotions. The Quillbot team should recruit me for that. Just kidding, let’s get right to the topic.

It is the second most frequently used tool in my writing process. As a non-native English speaker, I often find it challenging to expand my vocabulary and improve my writing style. It has proven to be an invaluable resource in addressing this issue.

When I come across sentences that I believe could be improved, I simply copy and paste them into Quillbot. The tool then rephrases the text and makes it more polished and effective, often recommending better words and phrases. This feature has been extremely helpful in enhancing the quality of my writing and making it more sophisticated.

Quillbot has proven to be an effective tool for non-native English speakers like myself, who may struggle with expanding their vocabulary and improving their writing style.

And for all of these reasons, I strongly suggest this tool to anyone trying to improve their writing.

3. Google Docs

Yes, I use Google Docs as a writing tool for the posts that I need to write for various companies. This tool offers a variety of features that make it an ideal choice for collaborative writing.

One of the key benefits of using Google Docs is its ability to facilitate the editing and review process. In short, once I have completed a post, I can easily share it with others for feedback and suggestions for improvement. The ability to tag specific individuals for review and the ability to track changes and comments make it easy for me to identify and address any issues that may arise.

Additionally, Google Docs allows me to access my documents from anywhere and collaborate with others in real time, which is especially useful when working with remote teams.

The platform also offers a range of formatting options, making it easy for me to create professional-looking documents.

And that’s the reason, I highly recommend Google Docs for anyone looking to collaborate and improve their writing.

4. ChatGPT

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that is available for free(right now) and can be used for a variety of purposes. In this post, I will focus on its capabilities as a writing tool.

With the help of ChatGPT, I am able to write blog posts on any topic with ease. While I don’t rely solely on the tool to generate the entire post, it is a valuable resource for generating ideas and helping me to structure my writing.

One of the key benefits of using ChatGPT is its ability to generate creative and effective titles, subtitles, and blog post flows. This way it helps me in organizing my thoughts and making my writing more engaging.

Additionally, ChatGPT has a built-in language model that can assist in ensuring that my content is grammatically correct and written in good English. This feature is especially helpful for non-native English speakers or anyone looking to improve their writing skills.

Whatever you do, you will find ChatGPT useful, so give it a go.

5. Asana, Linear, or xTiles

I feel that writing down the tasks you intend to do the next day is a critical productivity practice.

Project management tools like Asana, xTiles, and Linear can be incredibly helpful in this regard. These tools allow you to create and organize tasks, including writing a post, in a way that makes it easy to manage your workflow.

Personally, I use one of these tools to write down my next-day task list, which often includes creating and writing a post. These tools are great for both individual and teamwork and are designed to help you stay on top of your tasks and manage your time effectively.

Currently, I prefer using Linear for its simple interface. However, I have also used Asana and xTiles in the past and can attest to their effectiveness as well. I recommend trying out a few different project management tools to find the one that you are most comfortable with. It’s good to switch between them and find the one that fits best your needs.

Here are some other useful tools that you may love to use.

6. Google, Twitter, Hacker News, YouTube, Medium

In the past two years, I have produced a significant number of posts, which has led many readers to ask me how I am able to maintain a consistent writing schedule, avoid writer’s block, and come up with fresh ideas for my writing.

One of the key factors that have helped me to achieve this is that I write about programming, and Google has been a valuable resource in this regard.

I spend a significant amount of time reading blog posts and articles related to programming, as it is essential for me to stay up-to-date with new concepts and technologies in order to be able to write about them. This also helps me to implement new concepts in my programming work.

Another important aspect of my writing process is that I spend a lot of time reading posts from Medium and watching videos from YouTube. This helps me to stay informed about the latest developments in the field, as well as to gain inspiration for my own writing.

Lastly, I make use of Twitter and Hacker News on a daily basis. These platforms help me to stay connected to the programming community and to get an idea about the latest trends, which in turn helps me to come up with fresh and relevant topics for my next post.

Overall, my writing process is heavily influenced by my interest in programming and my dedication to staying informed and inspired. I highly recommend these resources and methods to anyone looking to maintain a consistent writing schedule and generate new ideas.

Let’s Wrap up

I know, some of you may be interested in discovering new writing tools, but I prefer to keep my writing process as simple as possible and that’s the reason I use these simple tools.

As you may know that most of my content is related to programming and technology, and therefore the quality of the content is of the utmost importance to me.

Also, I have found that keeping my writing process simple allows me to focus on what matters most: the quality of the content. I don’t want to make my writing side hustle overly complex and instead prefer to keep things streamlined, so I can spend more time researching and writing.

And I feel that these tools are sufficient to complete your work and improve your writing skills.

Hope you like it.

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