Power Writer Reviewer's Comments

Power Writer is an excellent tool for any writer and our “TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award” Winner. This software is very well done—integrated features such as outline view, composition frame and story tools make this a package a great buy. We would recommend this product to the inexperienced writer and the pro alike.

The reason why this product came in second to the gold award winner is that Power Writer’s features are not quite as extensive and it lacks the brainstorming and reports features. However, in this case, less features makes more efficiency—it doesn’t take a long time to get into your story

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Feature Set:  

There are three main features of Power Writer: the outline view, composition frame and story tools. These integrated features allow you to take down new ideas quickly and only once and make editing and adjusting a cinch.

In the outline view, you can easily navigate within your document–clicking from one chapter to the next, or to a specific point within any given chapter. In turn, what you have selected will appear in the composition frame.

The composition frame, or word processor, is where you will write the body of the story. It connects to the outline view via plot points.

The story tools area is where you can build characters and keep track of important notes. Within story tools is a notes/reference category where you can access three different types of notes: global, reference and embedded. These allow you to keep all of your notes well organized and accessible.

Ease of Use:  

Even novice computer users can utilize Power Writer like a pro. You can easily move between the different screens, or have them all up at once. The word processor has a familiar design and it takes little to no time to become familiar with this feature.

The software offers tutors to show you every nook and cranny of the program and teach you how to use features effectively and efficiently.

Ease of Installation:  

The software guided us through the installation process and we did not encounter any computer errors.

Help/Support:  

There is an array of great help available within the program including, tutors, a search box where you can seek for answers and a help contents. We especially like a feature in the drop down menu called “What's This?” You simply click on it and the cursor becomes a pointer with a question mark—point and click on anything within the program and it will explain its function and purpose.

Customer service is also available by phone or email.

Summary:  

Power Writer is a great product; easy–to–use tools aid you in the writing process and great tutorials leave you with no doubts of what this program is capable of doing. Power Writer does not aim to change the way you write but puts the power of compelling words in your hands.