Five software programs that've improved my productivity and given me peace of mind

This is what your scrivener screen can look like, if you are a power user (which I am not).

I've always scoffed at writers who blogged about the software tools they use. Mostly because that stuff doesn't really matter at all. And I continue to stand by that. None of these tools makes you into a better writer.

In fact, most technological advances haven't …