Resources
Everything you need to know about building daily writing habits and using Hearth effectively.
Getting Started Guides
How to Write a Novel
Complete step-by-step guide from idea to finished manuscript.
How to Write a Book
Beginner's guide for fiction and non-fiction writers.
How to Write a Screenplay
Master screenplay format, structure, and dialogue.
How to Write a Short Story
Master compression and impact in short fiction.
How to Write Poetry
Learn poetic forms, imagery, rhythm, and techniques.
Self-Publishing Guide
Editing, formatting, cover design, and Amazon KDP.
How to Write a Children's Book
From picture books to middle grade — formats, age groups, and core principles.
How to Get Published
Traditional publishing, self-publishing, and querying literary agents explained.
How to Start a Novel
First chapter requirements, opening strategies, and common beginner mistakes.
Figurative Language Examples
18 figurative language devices — simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole — with definitions and examples.
Genre-Specific Writing Guides
Writing Habits & Productivity
Story Structure & Plot
Writing Craft & Technique
Literary Devices & Examples
Character & Story Development
Grammar & Writing Mechanics
Poetry Forms & Techniques
Logical Fallacies
Revision & Editing
Publishing & Submissions
Specialized Writing
Features
Autosave & Version Control
Never lose your work with automatic saving and version history.
Projects & Organization
Keep your writing projects organized with folders and structure.
Writing Streaks & Goals
Track daily streaks and set achievable writing goals.
Reminders & Accountability
Get gentle reminders to keep your writing consistent.
AI Tab-Complete
Break through writer's block with AI suggestions.
Progress Tracking
Visualize your writing habits with charts and analytics.
Document Sharing & Reviews
Share work with beta readers and collect feedback.
Customizable Themes
10 presets or customize all colors for your perfect environment.
For Writers
Free Writing Tools
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and get reading time estimates.
Readability Checker
Check Flesch-Kincaid grade level and get tips to improve clarity.
Passive Voice Checker
Detect likely passive voice and rewrite sentences for stronger prose.
Thesis Statement Generator
Generate strong thesis options for argumentative and analytical essays.
Writing Prompt Generator
Generate creative story prompts by genre to beat writer's block.
Story Name Generator
Find the perfect book title or story name for your next project.
AI Text Checker
Detect AI-generated text and patterns that distinguish it from human prose.
Cliché Detector
Find overused phrases and clichés in your writing.
Character Name Generator
Generate unique character names by genre — fantasy, sci-fi, historical, and more.
Compare Hearth
Hearth vs Scrivener
Modern simplicity vs desktop power tool.
Hearth vs Ulysses
Cross-platform with AI vs Apple-only Markdown.
Hearth vs Google Docs
Dedicated writing app vs general document editor.
Hearth vs Notion
Focused writing tool vs everything app.
Hearth vs Final Draft
Habit-building writing app vs Hollywood screenplay formatter.
Hearth vs Atticus
Daily writing & AI vs book formatting & publishing.
Hearth vs WriterDuet
Daily writing habit tool vs screenwriting collaboration platform.
Hearth vs Celtx
Writing habit app vs full screenplay & production suite.
Best Writing Apps 2026
Top 5 writing apps ranked for serious writers.