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# Writing Desk

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> Writing Desk is Mac software for authors to plot, draft, edit, track progress, and format manuscripts in one app.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Writing Desk?

Writing Desk is built for novelists and long-form fiction writers, from first-time authors drafting their debut manuscript to career novelists managing multiple series and standalone projects.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Writing Desk

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: £0.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- Customisable Templates
- Document Capture
- Document Storage
- File Conversion
- Full Text Search

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30063/document-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.ie/software/160756/google-docs) — 4.7/5 (29203 reviews)
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3. [Dropbox](https://www.capterra.ie/software/143068/dropbox-business) — 4.5/5 (21715 reviews)
4. [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.ie/software/168389/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17715 reviews)
5. [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.ie/software/58688/microsoft-365) — 4.6/5 (14166 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1239462/Writing-Desk)

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