What kind of computer and software do I need for a career in paid writing?

You don’t need any specific type of computer to work as a paid writer. We have members who use Macs, PCs, and Chromebooks. There’s no need to buy a new computer if you already have one.

And for doing your writing, any word processing program will do. Most of our writers use Microsoft Word, and others use programs such as Google Docs, WordPad, Corel (WordPerfect), and Apple iWork (Pages).

As a member of the Barefoot Writer Club, you’ll need a way to view your member information and bonuses. Those are typically in PDF form, so any PDF reader will do. We recommend Adobe Reader 10 (or better) — you can get it here for free.

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