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GROUP TEST

ON TEST…

> Ulysses

> iA Writer

> Scrivener

> Pages

> Microsoft Word

> Bear

WHETHER YOU WRITE for a living or just jot down the odd idea here and there, the chances are you’re going to need a good writing app for your Mac. But what’s the best port of call?

We know what you’re thinking — your Mac already comes loaded with Pages, so why would you need anything else? Well, fear not, as we’ve included Apple’s app in this group test. But we wanted to see what else is out there and if anything offers a better all–round package. If you’re a loyal Pages user, you might be surprised.

We’ve brought together the best apps in the field, including Ulysses, iA Writer, Scrivener, Microsoft Word, Pages, and Bear. Each one is tried, tested and battle–hardened among the literati up and down the land, and each

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