{"id":39724,"date":"2020-12-29T15:33:44","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T20:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/?p=39724"},"modified":"2023-08-18T16:20:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T20:20:12","slug":"google-docs-add-ons-for-writers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/google-docs-add-ons-for-writers\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Writing Life in Order With These 8 Google Docs Add-Ons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google\u2019s G Suite is filled with products and tools that are used by large and small organizations across a range of industries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But for writers, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Docs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reigns supreme, especially as the product continues to be upgraded with easy-to-use features that support better, more efficient writing processes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, we\u2019ve explained <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/word-count-in-google-docs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to see your word count in Google Docs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/google-docs-adds-track-changes-editing-heres-use\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to track your changes in Google Docs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 but what about add-ons?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stocked Google Doc menu bar lets you access useful features like voice typing, translation, special formatting options and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make the most of your Doc, install add-ons to help you stop playing the bounce-in-and-out-of-your-Doc game so you can efficiently create error-free work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, you can get more writing done faster with add-ons that assist you right there in your Doc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you don\u2019t have to bother with too many trial-and-error processes, we tried out and picked the eight best <a href=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/google-calendar-for-business\/\">Google Doc add-ons for writers<\/a>. You\u2019re welcome!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sps-reusalbe-block\">\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-96dac8a5-05b6-4bcd-969b-bb038420a91e\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-96dac8a5-05b6-4bcd-969b-bb038420a91e\" id=\"hs-cta-96dac8a5-05b6-4bcd-969b-bb038420a91e\"><!--[if lte IE 8]>\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/4208601\/96dac8a5-05b6-4bcd-969b-bb038420a91e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-96dac8a5-05b6-4bcd-969b-bb038420a91e\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/4208601\/96dac8a5-05b6-4bcd-969b-bb038420a91e.png\"  alt=\"New call-to-action\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(4208601, '96dac8a5-05b6-4bcd-969b-bb038420a91e', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What\u2019s a Google Doc add-on (and why they rule)<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Doc add-ons are these helpful extensions that take your standard Doc to the next level with increased functionality that limits your need to escape the page \u2014 most mind-wandering writers need all the help they can get.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone with a Gmail can find third-party add-ons on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Workspace Marketplace<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or through your Google Doc\u2019s menu bar (which we\u2019ll show you below!).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are these extensions so necessary? It\u2019s simple: Google Doc add-ons increase efficiency by giving you access to readily available writer resources.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writers need unbridled access to the tools that help bring our stories to life. Thanks to modern-day technology, it\u2019s become a lot easier to achieve that while minimizing distractions and increasing your ability to stay focused.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a nonfiction writer or a content marketer \u2014 these add-ons span across numerous categories and G Suite products, allowing you to upgrade more than just a Google Doc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>How to easily install Google Doc add-ons&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we share our picks for the best Google Doc add-ons for writers, let\u2019s go over how to install one first.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always Google the marketplace to find add-ons compatible with Google Docs, but take it from us: it\u2019s much easier to install them right from your Doc. (Reduce the access to distractions, remember?)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your Google Doc, the menu bar toward the left-hand side of the page displays \u2018Add-ons\u2019 in-between \u2018Tools\u2019 and \u2018Help.\u2019 Click the button, then hit \u2018Get add-ons\u2019 in the dropdown.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"512\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/google-docs-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/google-docs-1.png 512w, https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/google-docs-1-480x338.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the Google Workspace Marketplace open to tons of add-ons that can amplify your Doc as a resource for your writing, you can search for whatever you need just like any app store.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To simplify your search \u2014 and make it more effective \u2014 specify it through the category and additional filter options on the left-hand side of the marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"894\" height=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/google-doc-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/google-doc-2.png 894w, https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/google-doc-2-480x432.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 894px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if you scroll up on the left-side panel, you\u2019ll see another filter option that lets you choose which <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Workspace product<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you want your add-ons to be compatible with \u2014 but you can always roll the dice and search the whole marketplace.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"407\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unnamed-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unnamed-1.png 407w, https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/unnamed-1-238x300.png 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you find the add-on you need, all you have to do to install is click the add-on, then hit the blue \u2018Install\u2019 button. (You won\u2019t be able to miss it.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-05-at-10.04.47-AM-1024x258.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-05-at-10.04.47-AM-980x247.png 980w, https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-05-at-10.04.47-AM-480x121.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most websites or apps that try to gain access to your Gmail account, add-ons typically seek to require the same access.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not someone who can blindly sign away your rights to terms and conditions, be sure to carefully read the access requests for each add-on. When you\u2019re ready, click \u2018Continue\u2019 and the add-on will be automatically installed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Note: If you have more than one Gmail account, expect a pop-up asking you to choose which account to install the add-on.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"834\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-05-at-10.05.42-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-05-at-10.05.42-AM.png 834w, https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-05-at-10.05.42-AM-480x384.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 834px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know why you need Google Doc add-ons and how to install them, let\u2019s see which add-ons every writer needs to install.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>8 of the Best Google Doc Add-ons for Writers<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across editing, productivity, ease of access and more, these add-ons can help any writer with their goals to create efficient writing processes that lead to high-quality work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part? Most of these Google Doc add-ons for writers are free!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/easybib_bibliography_creator\/351103992693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>EasyBib Bibliography Creator<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We kind of gave this one away earlier, but automatic bibliography citation generator EasyBib is a must-have add-on for writers who don\u2019t want to format their own bibliographies \u2014 especially in a number of different styles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s even more helpful that EasyBib can format citations in more than 7,000 styles, including popular ones like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/writing-style-guide\/\">MLA, APA and Chicago<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, you can search for a book by its ISBN or title right through the add-on to complete your citation. Whether you\u2019re a student, researcher or teacher, this add-on is a perfect option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>One unique feature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once you&#8217;re done with your bibliography, the EasyBib add-on will alphabetize your citations and add them to the end of your paper. How neat!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/gdoc_seo_assistant\/655840236660\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>GDoc SEO Assistant<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s job market, it\u2019s helpful for bloggers, freelance writers or content writers to have a baseline knowledge of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/what-is-seo-writing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO writing best practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how to incorporate them into an article.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this add-on in your arsenal, you\u2019ll learn important background information on your target keywords, like competition and search volume \u2014 that way, you only optimize your work with keywords that are profitable and attainable.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you have you have to do to use this add-on is type your keyword into the SEO assistant, then watch it works its magic of generating relevant suggestions and keywords, with the metrics to boot.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you write, check-in with the assistant to improve your content <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your chances of landing on the first page of Google search results.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GDoc SEO Assistant add-on is a great tool for anyone wanting to make their content more searchable and SEO-friendly. But if you\u2019re willing to pay more to access a wider range of resources, check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/semrush_seo_writing_assistant\/215726158749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEMRush SEO Writing Assistant<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> add-on.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>One unique feature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With its SEO Score feature, you get to find out in real-time how optimized your content is. And with the other features, you\u2019ll know what to do to improve it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/i_should_be_writing\/871115465091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>i should be writing<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shouldn\u2019t we all? The hardest part of writing is often just sitting down to get it done.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you make it to the page, this Google-doc add-on for writers can help you stay motivated in two ways: it lets you set a timer or a word count goal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it\u2019s not required, you can create an account at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ishouldbewriting.net\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ishouldbewriting.net<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for access to more features. With an account, the add-on will save your writing, word counts, timer information and even track your stats. Plus, you can also access writing groups.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without an account, you can still take advantage of this add-on to help you keep your eye on the prize, one character after the other.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>One unique feature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Feeling competitive? To push yourself along the way, write live against other writers&#8217; times or word counts!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/onelook_thesaurus\/372652075936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>OneLook Thesaurus<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it just us or is searching for a synonym through Google search a perfect segue into a perfectly innocent \u2014 *<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wink, wink<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* \u2014 distraction?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of leaving your Google Doc, rely on this add-on\u2019s tools to help you brainstorm and find the right words for your writing. Whether you need synonyms, related words or adjectives, the OneLook Thesaurus offers six functions to find you compelling alternative words: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synonyms<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triggers (words that are usually associated with your search)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhymes<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete (words that start with the letters you&#8217;ve typed so far \u2014 which is perfect for when you can\u2019t remember the whole word you\u2019re thinking of!)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjectives&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nouns (shows you nouns that are commonly described by your search word)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, the add-on provides links to find definitions and usage examples for all words.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>One unique feature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Instead of just one word, search a phrase to access OneLook\u2019s &#8220;reverse dictionary&#8221; feature.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/prowritingaid_grammar_checker_and_writin\/211543069193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>ProWritingAid Grammar Checker and Writing Coach<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considered an online writing editor and personal writing coach, the ProWriting Aid grammar checker makes your writing smarter through features like a style editor, a plagiarism checker and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides checking your grammar and spelling, the ProWritingAid <a href=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/improve-your-writing-skills\/\">Google Doc add-on<\/a> for writers also improves your writing by enhancing paragraph structure, eliminating clich\u00e9s and redundancies, showing you overused words, and even helping make your writing less complex and abstract.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve previously talked about ProWriting Aid\u2019s service, so feel free to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/prowritingaid-review\/\"><b>c<\/b>heck out our review<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>One unique feature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With an account, you can access suggestions, explanations, videos and quizzes to grow your writing chops.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The free version supports your first 500 words \u2014 full reports are available by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prowritingaid.com\/?afid=1714\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purchasing the premium version<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Heads up: Students get 20% off the premium version!)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>6. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/speakd_give_voice_to_your_writings\/496566078282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Speakd<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t feel like re-reading your document for the tenth time during the editing process? Now, you don\u2019t have to \u2014 Google Docs add-on Speakd will read your documents aloud.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides its convenience, Speakd is a great tool for writers who have learning disabilities or aren\u2019t native English speakers. And with the help of the add-ons features, writers can improve their reading accuracy and note-taking.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, you can gain even more insight into the reading time of your article as you listen to it being read aloud. Before you submit your next assignment, download Speakd to read your document and help you catch every single mistake.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>One unique feature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Rather than read your work from the beginning each time, Speakd lets you choose specific parts of your document to only hear just that part.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>7. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/translate+\/212391231529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Translate+<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For international writers or writers creating content in another language, this Google Doc add-on for writers translates foreign language content into your native one or whatever language you need it in.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can use Google Doc\u2019s built-in translation tool (found under the \u2018Tools\u2019 dropdown), Translate+ is different in that it can help you translate specific words or paragraphs, rather than just the entire document.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, it supports most languages, including French, Spanish and even Hindi and Bengali.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>One unique feature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Translate+ offers a bridge-language function that helps you find your best translation solution.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>8. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/writing_habit\/908529024908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Writing Habit<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like many skills, the key to better writing is practice \u2014 that\u2019s why writers need the Writing Habit <a href=\"https:\/\/thewritelife.com\/working-with-a-designer\/\">Google Doc add-on<\/a>, which will keep track of your writing progress based on the goals you set.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this add-on to see your stats through graphs and charts, set daily and monthly writing goals as well as how many words you\u2019re logging per day. Basically, your only job is to write so Writing Habit can do its job to help you get more done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>One unique feature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Access your writing history within the last 180 days to show you what you wrote and when you wrote it, plus the stats that match.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Free.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want even more options, just in case? Screenwriters, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/screenplay_formatter\/351965757287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Screenplay Formatter<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to format your Doc with proper script formatting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, all writers should give <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/marketplace\/app\/changecase\/387407688030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChangeCase<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a shot to simplify the job of making your writing all one case or making every first letter capital, for instance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This post contains affiliate links. 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