More and more writers are migrating their writing to their mobile devices, at least partially. For instance, some are using their mobile devices to write in commute or if they catch a break at work or in the bathroom. Those who have gotten used to the virtual keyboard have moved on completely.

Mobile devices carry a lot of benefits for writers – they have similar features as desktop devices but they are portable and can fit anywhere. It’s easy to turn them on and just continue working where you left off.

However, to truly utilize the functionality of the mobile devices, you’ll need a good writing app. Developers have created some amazing apps both for Android and iOS over the years.

Here are some of the best:

iA Writer

iA Writer is one of the most popular writing apps for both iOS and Android because of its simplicity, functionality, and features. Even though the Android version is a bit behind when it comes to features, especially compared to the iOS version, it’s still a good option for all writers out there. The iOS version is packed with features like syntax highlighting which allows you to easily spot any adverbs or weak verbs. It supports some of the advanced features like the split screen which makes it easier for writers to simultaneously do the research and write or listen to calming sounds while writing.

Jotterpad

If you want to do some serious writing, this Android app will give you all the right tools. It’s free to download but there is a one-time in-app purchase which unlocks the Creative Mode and opens the doors to all the features within this app. Even without the purchase, this app still works perfectly for all long-form writings. It has a material design and you can export files from it in PDF and DOCX. It’s packed with useful features and beautiful templates for different types of writing.

Monospace Writer BETA

Monospace is a great, bare-bones app for writing that doesn’t do anything to Distract you. The features are simple and they make sure that you stay focused on the most important thing – the writing itself. You can Organize your writing with hashtags rather than folders and the dark theme is especially relaxing. It supports a Dropbox sync. In essence, it’s a simple and effective app that will offer you a lot of value in a light format.

Drafts 4

Drafts is useful for many different things but mostly for quick entry of your thoughts when you are on the go so you can use them later elsewhere. It also lets you send the text to many apps and services which is useful if you plan on using it on other apps or devices. It’s a simple scratchpad in its essence. It has an Apple Watch app and you can view your inbox. It also supports the split screen and you can edit in markdown.

Microsoft Word App

Microsoft Word has created an app for all mobile devices – both Apple and Android. While some people have been avoiding this app, believing that it was too bloated. But with each new update, this app just keeps getting better and better. It has all the features that the original software has and it’s extremely easy and familiar to use. You can access all of your files in-app, it has plenty of useful templates that you can use and you can export in various formats. All in all, a great app with a lot of potential to become even better.

Ulysses App

This is an amazing app for iPad that offers the best writing experience. It doesn’t have too many features but it’s fun to use and it’s not overwhelming to the user. It does the job perfectly and all writers on the platform are in love with it. There is markup, you can add images, footnotes, links, comments and you can export to PDF, Web pages, Ebooks, Word documents. It has a clean interface and layout, customization options and more features.

Google Docs App

Google Docs is a great, classic app that provides a lot of support for any type of writer. You can connect it to your Google account and store all of your files there. It’s simple and not distracting when you are writing – there are just a white screen and a few options on the top but when you need something, the features are there. You can change the font, insert links and images and basically use it just like you would with Google Docs on the desktop. It has no lags or bugs and it can export DOCX which is great. It translates easily from mobile to desktop and it’s best for professional writers.

Evernote

Evernote is probably the king of note taking apps. Writers across the world know how important it is to save the research, set reminders, save notes and have a simple tool that gathers all of that and puts it into one place. This is what Evernote offers, essentially. You can save your work within different notebooks and there are many different options like handwriting, setting reminders, saving pictures, videos, research links and so on. It can also be good for novel writing as well since you can have different notebooks and other notebooks and separate notes within those notebooks. This tool can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. For instance, you could just save simple text notes and Evernote will support it. But, you could also write a novel in it and it will still be amazing. Even though it has a lot of features, this tool isn’t distracting or intrusive. It’s simply there to provide an excellent writing platform. It’s free to use and usually comes pre-installed on most Android devices.

Conclusion

Having a great and supportive app on your mobile device for all kinds of Writings is a really important thing for any writer. Any of these apps could satisfy your needs, all you have to do is try them out and

Myth: You’ve Just Got To Write Something

Truth: You’ve got to give the reader what they want. Many new marketers labor under the impression that ‘if you build it, they will come.’ In fact, the opposite is true. If you just keep writing with no real goal in mind, you’re not going to bring in any new readers. You’ve got to understand what your hook is and use it. What is it about you that should make readers visit your site? Write with this goal in mind.

Myth: Content Marketing Is Just About Search Engines

Truth: You’ve got to write for people, not Google. There’s no doubt that you need to make it easy for search engines to pick up on your content. You need to be finding the right keywords and helping the right people find your writing. However, a piece of content that’s written solely with search engines in mind will get you nowhere. Write for your audience first, and tell them what they need to know. If you show more respect for them, they’ll keep coming back.

Myth: Content Is Just Blogging

Truth: Content goes much further than words on a page. It’s true that a few years ago, content was simply creating a blog and keeping it updated. Nowadays, there’s much more than you can do. With so much content being created, you need to stand out. For example, you can start creating infographics to put on your site, to simplify a lot of data into one image. You can also create videos, with sites like Youtube making it very easy for you to spread them around.

Myth: Your Business May Not Benefit From Content Marketing

Truth: All businesses can use content marketing to further their brand. No matter what you sell, content marketing can help bring those potential customers in. The trick is to give them something that they want, and that they can use, right away. For example, say your business sells gardening equipment. You can start creating posts that show readers how to use that equipment, or related tasks such as how to plant crops, or how to take care of your lawn. These will attract the right audience for you, and you’ll have their attention.

These myths are what’s stopping a lot of businesses from succeeding online. If you’re just starting out, pay attention and don’t believe them. With the advice here, you can start using content marketing to stand out from the crowd and start selling online. Bring in that audience, and show them exactly what you can do.

BuzzSumo

Content is key, always has been and always will be. This tool will help you find the best content to write about, it will search the web to find the keywords that are mostly written about. You can either enter your email or a competitor’s email to find the content that has been shared across most social media channels.

It is a perfect way to ensure that your content is reaching your specific target audience; you can find what specific channels are publishing; meaning that you can write content especially for this.

Outreach Plus

Mailing lists have always been important for spreading information. This tool will do all the work for you by posting emails to promote your fresh content. The purpose of the tool is to increase efficiency in creating emails to send to the people who can really push your work (journalists, influencers, and contributors.)

Not only does it save time by posting out updates on your current published content but it also replies or follow-ups with the same people that have been previously emailed to get the best possible results.

This is a fantastic tool to use as the market for pushing content through social media is become more and tougher, with millions of pieces of content published every day. This will give you an additional benefit as it is a route far less traveled and keeps you ahead of the game.

Trello

Nobody runs every department by themselves anymore, there are often big teams involved meaning that communication between members is hard and that sometimes wires get crossed, making for confusing content and strategies. Trello eradicates the risk of that as all team members can be included on message boards where messages can be simply processed and read.

You can easily assign tasks through Trello, with boards, lists and cards on offer meaning that teamwork will flow seamlessly. This works especially well if you are dealing with multi-national teams, you can leave tasks on the boards with specific comments on what the tasks require. It is a brilliant organization tool that will see productivity within each department improve.  It will take out the guessing game and every member will know the exact marketing plan.

Tweriod

This is another smart tool that will increase your chances of being seen on social media channels. It is important to market your content on Twitter and Facebook after all that is where most people are these days. With this tool, it can help you to publish the content at the right time when people are listening. It will use your followers and analyze when the best times and days to tweet are.

Meaning that your content has the best possible chance to be heard, it is a very clever tool.