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Livingwriter vs Ulysses

February 10, 2026 | Author: Laura Candler
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Livingwriter
Book writing software for fiction authors. Includes text editor and a suite of planning and plotting features. The desktop app for Mac/Windows syncs with LivingWriter on the web, iOS, and Android. It offers drag-and-drop chapters and subchapters, templates, virtual corkboards, dark mode, chapter notes. It features user-friendly interface that requires no training. Predictive text tool recognizes elements of your story as you type. The program backs up your work after every keystroke, storing them securely in the cloud. The graph tool lets you visualize your story in any way you like. Co-authoring and real-time editing are also available.
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Ulysses
The Ultimate Writing App for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Powerful features and a pleasant, focused writing experience combined in one tool, made for people who love to write and write a lot
Livingwriter vs Ulysses in our news:

2026. App for writers Ulysses gets new design and navigation



Writing app for Mac Ulysses implemented fresh new look that fully embraces the stunning qualities of Liquid Glass. Physical keyboard navigation now allows to use the arrow keys to move from Library to Editor and back again, use Return to drill down and CMD-Return to… drill up. Writers can now copy text for use on Substack. Most formatting is supported, platform limitations apply (no images), share whole projects as a zipped archive (to create manual backups or simple project templates), perform actions from anywhere in the system: create new sheets, add images, move groups…

Author: Laura Candler
Laura Candler is a dedicated housewife and an aspiring writer. With a passion for storytelling, she has successfully published three fiction/romance books through Kindle Direct Publishing. Inspired by her journey, Laura aims to support and guide other aspiring authors by sharing her experiences. In addition to writing books, she also works as a columnist for various websites. Laura's commitment to her craft is evident in her personal blog, where she regularly updates readers with valuable tips and resources related to writing. Beyond her literary pursuits, Laura is an avid cat lover. You can contact Laura via email laura@bookrunch.com