Built with NaNoWriMo participants in mind, Novel in 30 ($4.99, iPad) is the perfect tool to take writers from zero to novel in just one month. Set a target word count, a deadline, and get to typing on the app's enhanced keyboard. Dropbox and iTunes synchronization make it easy to move your work from tablet to computer so you can work on it anywhere.

One of the best ways to create a complete novel is to have a game plan before diving in. Writers App ($0.99, Universal) is the blueprint to your building. This app helps organize every idea of your story, from major plot points to settings, and create in-depth analyses of your characters including personality, appearance, and role in the whole scheme of things.

Even the sharpest of vision can have trouble cutting through haze and fog. When that's the case and you need a torch to light the path, grab MindNode ($9.99, Universal). This thought mapping application will keep your process clear and your goal in sight as you lay out every part of your novel with its visual presentation of information and ideas.

Using Internet sources is often frowned upon when writing academic papers, but all bets are off when you need some inspiration. Split your iPad's screen with PaperHelper (iPad, $1.99) and put your work side-by-side with the web. There's boundless information out there, and this app keeps it right at your side without the usually required switching between apps.

One of the toughest parts of writing a novel is keeping focus -- it's an undertaking that requires a lot of dedication. Having good time management skills is key to keeping on track, especially if you have a deadline to meet. Pomodoro Time Management ($1.99, iPhone) gives users 5 minutes off for every 25 minutes of work, and the app acts as your timer for those intervals.

Once you complete your goal and produce a full-length tale, it's time to share your completed work with the world. After all, who wouldn't want to publish the next great novel? Story Tracker ($7.99, Universal) lets you keep tabs on your submitted work. This app also gives insight into the market so you can see which publications are accepting submissions.

For the do-it-yourselfers that just don't want to let go of creative control, self-publishing is always an option. To turn your text into an enriching experience, try Book Creator ($1.99, iPad). Customize every aspect to give your novel its ideal presentation, add images and illustrations as you see fit, and submit to the shelves of the iBookstore, all from inside this app

If your car battery dies, you can give it a jump start to replenish lost power. Your brain may need the same boost, but it's probably best that you not do it with an electric charge. Instead, use The Brainstormer ($1.99, iPhone). Filled with thousands of possible combinations between three columns, the app helps create the perfect prompt to get your juices flowing again.