The text discusses various free writing tools that can help writers with different aspects of their work, such as brainstorming, research, note-taking, editing, and proofreading. Some popular options include MindMeister for mind mapping, Workflowy for outlining, Miro for collaborative brainstorming, Google Docs for collaborative writing, and Grammarly for grammar and spell checking. Other tools mentioned include Notion for organization and productivity, Unpaywall for finding free research articles, oTranscribe for transcription, and Power Thesaurus for word suggestions. The article also highlights the importance of choosing a tool that meets your specific needs and workflow.