8 Tools in The Writer's Desk (2026)

Capture ideas, write clearly and publish — the modern writing workflow. Here's the complete the writer's desk — every tool, with what it does and why it earns a spot.

1. 
   1Notion

   The connected workspace where docs, wikis and projects live.

   Visit Notion
2. 
   2Obsidian

   A private, local-first knowledge base on plain text files.

   Visit Obsidian
3. 
   3Grammarly

   AI writing assistance for clear, mistake-free communication.

   Visit Grammarly
4. 
   4Hemingway Editor

   Makes your writing bold and clear by flagging complex sentences.

   Visit Hemingway Editor
5. 
   5Lex

   A word processor with AI built in to help you write.

   Visit Lex
6. 
   6Ghost

   The independent publishing platform for creators and newsletters.

   Visit Ghost
7. 
   7Beehiiv

   The newsletter platform built for growth, by Morning Brew alums.

   Visit Beehiiv
8. 
   8Bear

   A gorgeous, flexible writing app for notes and prose on Apple.

   Visit Bear