Planning
Having a place to organize your setting notes and info is useful, and while Google Docs and Sheets are the go-to for many people, some prefer something more specialized. Some are better suited to sharing your setting while others are private, and many offer a variety of useful features such as timelines and maps.
The most important thing to keep in mind when selecting the right place for your notes is to never use the search as an excuse to procrastinate.
An online word processor, spreadsheet, and file management system.
A free website maker that uses simple templates to construct a website without knowledge of code. Can be enhanced with HTML and CSS if you know how. Links well with Google Drive.
An online app that lets you create a timeline, story map, and interactive world map. Define relationships between elements.
A free online wiki for worldbuilding. Public, with paid options for privacy.
A private, personal wiki that allows collaborators to join with permission.
An online app that lets you create nested notecards and outlines.
A desktop app for organizing notes/writing.
Microsoft’s note organizer- the online version.
An article with advice on PDF creation.
A family tree builder, useful for mapping out lineages.
Links with Google Drive and allows you to create flow charts.