If you’re a writer, there’s a good chance you use Google Docs. Whether it’s for a book, short stories, fan fiction, professional writing, or, in my case, tech journalism, Google Docs is often the ...

It hides the browser tabs, bookmarks bar, and address field, leaving just the document and white space. Press Esc to exit ...

Beat is available for free from the Apple App store. With all the basic features you need and outstanding auto-formating, you cannot go wrong with this app. No built-in collaboration tools. Everyone's ...

“The poet is the priest of the invisible“, this quote by Wallace Stevens encapsulates a lot in itself. However, times are changing, social media is a real deal, and who doesn’t want a bite of it. So, ...

We are bombarded by distractions every moment of every day. Some of them are of our own making; others are basically unavoidable. As I sat writing this story my Fitbit reminded me to get up and move, ...

If you have an external keyboard for your iPad, you already have most of what you need for a solid distraction-free writing experience. The iPad’s windowless interface offers few background bobbles to ...

Writing can be a lonely endeavor, but it’s becoming even more important as many of us shift to more remote work models. So, if you find yourself in need of a little prose pick-me-up, these three free ...

Look: Nobody’s expecting you to be the next Judy Blume, but good writing goes a long way in life and business. It’s an essential skill, and one that’s hard to just improve on your own if you’re not ...

Most word processing apps fit a standard formula in 2020: a white rectangle to type into, a toolbar with way too many formatting options, and maybe some extended mail-merge or citation features. It’s ...

I’ve spent most of the past 15 years writing for my supper, and I’ve learned at least one thing in that time: When it’s time to write, concentration is critical. But in our distractastic online ...

Among the many Mac text editors available, Hog Bay Software’s WriteRoom ( Mac App Store link) stands out as a distraction-free tool that still offers a plethora of options for writers to set up their ...