# Novel-Focused Writing Software The Edward App is Designed for Authors By Joey Haar | Published 2018-03-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edward-app References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/edward-the-app) & [edwardtheapp](https://edwardtheapp.com/?ref=producthunt) Aspiring authors and published veterans alike might open up a typical [word processor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typewritist) like Google Docs or Microsoft Word to get to work on a novel, but the Edward app is a new piece of software that should be far more appealing to them. The app is specifically designed to harmonize with authors' writing processes, giving them the tools they need to write more efficiently and get through their novel faster and easier. One of the worst things about starting a novel, so many authors say, is the daunting, sheer white of a blank document. The Edward app can't write a novel on its own, but it comes with several different tools to reduce some of that [pre-writing paralysis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowdrafter). These include different panels for chapters, sidebars for [planning and outlining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authorflows), and a fully interactive mini-map to help jump between areas in one's work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streamlined Writing Process:** The Edward app offers tools to reduce pre-writing paralysis and streamline the writing process for authors. - **Interactive Writing Tools:** The app includes features like panels, sidebars, and mini-maps to enhance the writing experience and increase productivity. - **Author-centric Software:** The Edward app is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of authors, providing a tailored writing experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Writing Software:** The Edward app brings disruptive innovation to the writing software industry by catering to authors' specific needs and optimizing the writing process. - **Publishing:** The app's user-friendly and efficient writing tools can revolutionize the way authors write and publish their books, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the publishing industry. - **Creative Writing Education:** The Edward app can serve as a valuable tool for creative writing education, offering aspiring authors a streamlined and interactive platform to develop their skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Writing Workflow Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiction-writer-os.md) - [AI Novel Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storycraftr.md) - [Writing Workflow Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ultimate-novelist-dashboard.md) - [Cutting-Edge Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttingedge-writing-tool.md) - [Sci-Fi Writing Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-platform1.md) - [AI Co-Author Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-fiesta-20.md) - [AI Cover Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelistai.md) - [AI-Driven Book Writing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-book-writer.md) - [AI Book Writing Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-ai-writer.md)