Best 9 Tools for Authors in 2025

Bear is a writing and note-taking tool that runs on Apple devices. You type notes in plain text and add formatting using simple Markdown commands. This means you can make text bold, create headers, add links, or insert images without reaching for your mouse.

Typora is a Markdown editor that hides the formatting codes and shows you the final result while you work. When you type something like bold text or create a heading, Typora instantly displays it in the proper format instead of showing symbols and codes.

SiYuan is a personal knowledge management system that treats every piece of content as a block. These blocks can be linked, referenced, and organized in multiple ways. Unlike traditional note-taking apps, SiYuan gives you complete control by storing everything locally on your device.

Notesnook is a note-taking tool that keeps your information completely private through strong encryption. Every note you write gets locked with special codes before leaving your device. This means even if someone breaks into the company's servers, your notes stay unreadable.

Ghost is a publishing platform that helps you create professional websites and send newsletters. Unlike other systems that try to do everything, Ghost focuses on publishing content and building audiences.

Me.bot is an AI-powered presentation and content creation platform that builds a personalized digital version of yourself. Think of it as your AI twin that understands how you think, speak, and present ideas to others.

Audioread is an AI-powered text-to-speech platform that converts written content into professional-quality audio narration. The tool specializes in transforming articles, PDFs, emails, and other text-based materials into lifelike audio that sounds like professional audiobook narrators.

AudioPen is an AI-powered voice-to-text tool designed to convert unstructured voice recordings into clear, well-organized written content. Unlike basic transcription services that simply convert speech to text word-for-word, AudioPen uses advanced artificial intelligence to understand, clean up, and improve your spoken thoughts.

Tana is an AI-powered workspace that brings together the best of note-taking apps and databases into one unified platform. Think of it as a digital brain that helps you capture, connect, and organize all your information in a way that actually makes sense.