Any writers out there found any decent free writing software?

Answer 1

The industry standards are Microsoft Word (comes with your PC) and WordPerfect (a better program that costs money). When you send your manuscript in electronically, you'll want to have it in either a Word file or an RTF file.

If you are writing scripts for radio, television or movies, the industry standard is Final Draft. Costs money, but it's worth it.

Now if you are looking for software that actually helps you write stories, I'd avoid those. They turn out bad formula stories that don't sell. Editors can spot those stories within a couple of paragraphs and they go in the rejection pile.

Answer 2

I use openoffice. It's free.