I’ve tried lots of different tools for writing blog post. I’m accustomed to using the interface of WordPress, but it’s sometimes quirky and I would prefer a desktop system app for writing. Recently I’ve found two great application that I really like and they are – free!
The first is a great add-on for Mozilla Firefox It’s called ScribeFire. It has many great features, including the ability to open in your Firefox browser and bring information in from the page you’re viewing. Here’s a quick video I found on YouTube:
The second and far cooler application is Microsoft’s Live Writer application. It’s VERY user friendly and just as easy to use as Microsoft Word. I am actually writing this post using Live Writer. So far, I think Microsoft got this program exactly right. You can download it for free, on Microsoft’s Writer Zone page. Live Writer allows you to easily embed and center videos, graphics, tables and more. Frankly, I think it’s much easier than the inherent WYSIWYG that comes with any of the blogging systems. Best yet, the Live Writer also lets you switch over to HTML if you so desire.
There are great tools for new authors too. Easy to setup and use – give ‘em a try!
