Introduction to Ulysses: The Ultimate Writing Companion
As a writer, having the right tools can make all the difference in productivity and creativity. For me, Ulysses has been the go-to writing app for over a decade, and I’ve written millions of words using it. In this article, I’ll explore what makes Ulysses stand out and why it’s my top choice for writing on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
What is Ulysses and How Much Does it Cost?
Ulysses is a writing app designed to help you get your thoughts down quickly and efficiently. It features a distraction-free interface, allowing you to focus on your words without clutter. The app is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and offers a range of pricing options, including a $39.99/£39.99 (around AU$60) annual plan or £5.99/$5.99 per month (about AU$9 p/month). Students can also take advantage of a discounted six-month plan for $10.99/£9.99 (or around AU$17).
Ulysses can handle big tasks such as creating table of contents from your text (Image credit: Ulysses GmbH & Co.)
Why Ulysses is My Homescreen Hero
Ulysses is a write-once, publish-anywhere app that uses Markdown, a plain text format with simple shortcuts for formatting and structuring documents. This allows for fast writing and easy export to various formats, including blogging platforms, Microsoft DOCX, and PDF. The app’s distraction-free interface and customizable themes make it an ideal choice for writers of all levels.
Ulysses enables you to export and copy to pretty much every kind of text format and destination (Image credit: Ulysses GmbH & Co.)
How I Use Ulysses
I use Ulysses for a variety of writing tasks, from commercial copywriting to novel writing. The app’s flexibility and customization options make it an ideal choice for writers of all levels. I can organize my projects and folders, break up large projects into smaller sections, and link to external folders on my device or in the cloud.
This is how I like my Ulysses to look: dark mode for the sidebars and light for the main editing window where I’m working (Image credit: Future / Carrie Marshall)
Alternative Writing Apps
While Ulysses is my top choice, there are other writing apps worth considering. Scrivener, Highland 2, and IA Writer are all popular alternatives, each with their own unique features and benefits.
Why I’m Recommending Ulysses
Ulysses has been my go-to writing app for over a decade, and I’ve written millions of words using it. Its flexibility, customization options, and ease of use make it an ideal choice for writers of all levels. While it may not be perfect, Ulysses is the app that ‘just works’ for me, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable writing companion.
Read more about why I swear by Ulysses in my original article Here
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