"The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do." --Thomas Jefferson
Free Writer's Tools!
I have compiled a list of websites and blogs that have helped me as a writer, and most, if not all, offer free tools to help new writers. There are all sorts of tools, from novel outlining and book cover design to mapmaking and character design. If you're a blogger, be sure to check out Ryan Robinson's site The Blog of Ryan Robinson: Blogging Advice, Free Tools & More.
Ideogram
When you sign up at ideogram.ai, you’ll join our global community of creators, where you can make new friends, share your images and prompts, and get inspired by your peers' creativity. In addition to daily free generations on the free plan, we’re excited to announce our paid subscription plans, which offer priority generation, private generation, image upload, and access to Ideogram Editor. (From Ideogram Blog)
Home For Fiction
I found Home For Fiction when I used the free Planet Generator on Chris Angelis' website. Chris also has some other cool tools like a Fiction Sentiment Analysis and Gothic Meter. I ran my novel through both and very speedily got some interesting facts I wasn't even aware of. Chris is another mentor offering his knowledge and projects at little or no charge. Check out Home For Fiction- Good Stuff!
Creativindie
Derek Murphy is an author, publisher, book cover designer, among many others! He has been instrumental in getting my writing career started! His website Creativindie has all kinds of valuable templates to help fellow writers. Derek's blog is packed with info and I encourage you to check out Creativindie, especially if you're a reader, a writer, or a designer!