Editors

Tools for writing: Distraction-free text editors II

by Matthew Stibbe on November 6, 2007

I wrote an article last year about distraction-free text editors, but I wanted to add one to the list: AloneWriter from Craig Ritchie. If you run it full-screen the menu only appears when you put the mouse over it. But it also works nicely in a window. I particularly like the very subtle word count [...]

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Tools for writing: Distraction-free text editors

by Matthew Stibbe on July 9, 2006

I am easily distracted by things on my computer: email, blogging, IM etc. (More tips on how to concentrate on writing in my recent post.) Several people have recommended using a back-to-basics fullscreen word processor. Here are a few alternatives: Mac: WriteRoom Windows: Dark Room Java (should work on Windows, Mac and Linux): JDarkRoom Microsoft [...]

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