Scrivener: Hands down, the best tool for organizing long-form writing, from journal articles to books.

Cost: Long free trial; $59 lifetime access (or $50 educational access)

@ScrivenerApp

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview

Hemingway Editor: Your sentences are probably too long and complicated. This free writing software checks your work for readability.

Simplify every sentence with the Hemingway app.

Cost: Free; $19.99 for desktop version

@HemingwayApp

https://hemingwayapp.com

Zotero: Never lose a reference again!

I use this for my personal writing. It's a REQUIREMENT for collaborative writing.

Cost: Free

@zotero

https://www.zotero.org

Grammarly: Check your spelling and grammar effectively. Easy integration for desktop, mobile, and browsers.

Cost: Free; additional features $12/month

@Grammarly

https://www.grammarly.com/

Forest: "Stay focused, be present." The focus timer allows me to set a focus timer and avoid distractions.

I set up default timers for writing sprints.

Cost: Free

@forestapp_cc

https://www.forestapp.cc

Music: Whether you use your personal collection or a digital music app, music can inspire your writing.

When I need to get stuff done, I listen to Ratatat.

Relaxed creativity? Lo-fi.

Writer's block? High-energy tunes.

Cost: Free; increased cost for ad-free streaming

TL;DR - Best apps for Physician Writers:

1 - Scrivener 📚

2 - Hemingway Editor 📝

3 - Zotero 🧰

4 - Grammarly ✅

5 - Forest 🌲

6 - Music 🎶

What are your favorite writing tools?

Drop them in the comments. ⤵️