Good tips guys - I have tried some software for writing and the problem is that with software, it has its limitations in creativity. I myself have put together Excel spreadsheets with sheets on character profile, storyboards, issues, tasks, timelines, etc . . . and have used Power Point to list my chapters in visual form. The problem with writing software is that it is written by people who have a certain approach to writing, which as we all know, by definition, is unlike anyone else's.
By the way, I have to put a plug here for Nick Daws course - 28 days to write a book - it helped me get going and made me realize that I didn't have to spend 15 months on design before I start writing - on my 4th novel he put me 7-8 months ahead of where I would have been! Thanks Nick!
Jack.