Free Writing & Citation Tools
15 free tools for students, researchers, and academic writers. No sign-up required.
Writing Tools
Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in your text. Get reading time estimates and readability scores instantly.
Readability Score Checker
Check the readability of your writing with Flesch-Kincaid, Gunning Fog, Coleman-Liau, and SMOG readability scores.
Lorem Ipsum Generator
Generate placeholder text for your documents, essays, and web designs. Choose paragraphs, sentences, or words.
Paraphrase Quality Checker
Compare your paraphrase to the original text. Check if your rewrite is different enough to avoid plagiarism.
Essay Outline Generator
Generate structured essay outlines. Choose from argumentative, expository, compare/contrast, and research paper templates.
Abstract Writing Helper
Structure your research abstract with guided prompts. Follow the IMRaD format with word count tracking for journal submissions.
Citation Tools
Bibliography Alphabetizer
Alphabetize your bibliography, works cited, or reference list instantly. Supports APA, MLA, and Chicago sorting rules.
DOI Validator & Resolver
Validate and resolve DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers). Check if a DOI is valid and get the full metadata for any academic article.
Et Al. Rules Calculator
Determine when to use et al. in your citations. Get the correct rules for APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, Harvard, and Vancouver.
In-Text Citation Generator
Generate in-text citations for APA, MLA, and Chicago. Enter author names and year to get properly formatted parenthetical and narrative citations.
Annotated Bibliography Maker
Create annotated bibliography entries. Add summaries and evaluations to your citations with proper formatting.
Formatting Tools
Title Case Converter
Convert text to Title Case, UPPERCASE, lowercase, or Sentence case. Follows APA, MLA, Chicago, and AP title capitalization rules.
Hanging Indent Formatter
Format your bibliography with proper hanging indents. Copy formatted text for APA, MLA, and Chicago reference lists.
Block Quote Formatter
Format long quotes as block quotations with proper indentation for APA, MLA, and Chicago styles. Know when to use block quotes.