Writers like iPads for more than their cool, trendy look; they are productivity apps that help them do more in less time. These apps will help authors create books, articles, stories and notes wherever they go with their tablet. It also offers surprising features that most people would never expect to find in a mobile platform.

The 10 great iPad writing apps listed here will help authors get their thoughts together and compose their work and give their writing career a boost.

1. Chapters for iPad

Use your iPad to create multiple notebooks to organize your work. You can create journals, photograph logs, work notes, diaries and more with this powerful app. This app even lets writers lock their notebooks with passwords to keep prying eyes out.

Important features like bullets, word counts, time-stamps, single-tap navigation and PDF creation make this a perfect for writing with the iPad.

Chapters for iPad  (iTunes Store Link)

2. Pages

Since the beginning of the iPad, Pages has helped writers make the most out of their tablet. Full-screen mode helps writers work without distraction and templates help set the stage for the next masterpiece. Pages supports tables, images and other features to make it a comprehensive editing tool.

Authors need not worry about losing their data while using Pages because it automatically saves work, giving users piece of mind. An important document manager helps writers access their work from folders in an easy-to-use interface.

Pages [ iTunes Link]

3. Adobe Ideas

A sketchbook app, Adobe Ideas provides a great place on the iPad where writers can create vector-based sketches, jot down notes, create PDFs and do more.

Designed to intuitively invite users to record their thoughts in real time, no writer should live without it.

Adobe Ideas (iTunes Store Link)

4. MaxJournal

This app is perfect for writers who use diaries and journals. Use MaxJournal to keep a password-protected diary, or use it to write down notes, write articles, log photos and more.

At the end of the day, users can export all their notes and images into a text or PDF file. This app supports text wrapping, multiple journals and multiple users.

MaxJournal  (iTunes Store Link)

5. My Writing Spot

Designed for authors of e-books, My Writing Spot helps writers organize their material for creating novels and other books. This app syncs with the only version of the app, making it easy for authors to always have access to the latest version of their work.

Important features like autosave, word count, and spell check make this app a must-have for iPad authors.

My Writing Spot  (iTunes Store Link)

6. Manuscript for iPad

Perfect for almost any writing task, small or large, Manuscript organizes the process into four steps to help keep authors organizes and focused. A built-in storyboard function makes parts of text easy to rearrange.

Powerful features including note-taking, index cards and integrated research tools make this app attractive to iPad users.

Manuscript for iPad  (iTunes Store Link)

7. Chronicle for iPad

Chronicle helps users write more by offering a distraction-free interface that has the look and feel of a paper journal. This app has the flexibility to take notes on-the-fly and add photos and formatting.

It integrates with Dropbox, so users always have access to their information from any computer.

Chronicle for iPad  (iTunes Store Link)

8. Dragon Dictation

Dragon makes it possible to dictate their work and receive nearly perfect texts as a result. Most people can talk faster than they can type, so Dragon is the ultimate productivity solution. For anyone who would rather talk than type.

Dragon also can create and send emails and social networking posts, so users can benefit from it beyond their work as a writer.

Dragon Dictation (iTunes Store Link)

9.Private Journal

If you’re a frequent journal writer, the application, Private Journal works very well for the iPad. You can not only write in it, but also add photos and connect with your iPad iTunes library right from within the application.

While this app doesn’t have automatic syncing features, you can assign a passcode so no one else will have access to your most personal writings.

Private Journal (iTunes Store Link)

10. Noteshelf

If you liked the traditional notebook, then you’re gonna love this app. It lets you take notes with your finger or stylus pen and also has many templates for you to choose from.

Also has zoom handwriting feature for you to write in large print which is then minimized to the original size.

Noteshelf (iTunes Store Link)

Let us know about other tools you use for writing on your iPad. What features is the iPad missing that keeps you from using it for writing projects? Let us know in the comments.

About Author: Working with a number of different printer ink cartridges, James has since moved onto reviewing HP Laserjet cartridges and writing articles about a number of subjects.