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Catlooking Writer is described as 'Simple text exitor for inspiration. When I need a peacefull environment for writing, I use "Catlooking Writer". Clear and simple interface allow you to concentrate on your text. Nothing can distract you. Just you and your thoughts' and is a Text Editor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Catlooking Writer for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Online / Web-based and Android. The best alternative is FocusWriter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Catlooking Writer are WriteMonkey, OmmWriter, Q10 and Byword.

Catlooking Writer alternatives are mainly Text Editors but may also be Word Processors or Note-taking Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Catlooking Writer.
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  1. FocusWriter icon

    FocusWriter

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    90 alternatives to FocusWriter 

    FocusWriter is a fullscreen, distraction-free word processor designed to immerse you as much as possible in your work. The program autosaves your progress, and reloads the last files you had open to make it easy to jump back in during your next writing session, and has many...

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    1.  Distraction-freeFocusWriter has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
    2.  PortableFocusWriter can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    WriteMonkey

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    • Windows
    94 alternatives to WriteMonkey 

    Writemonkey is a Windows zenware writing application with an extremely stripped down user interface, leaving you alone with your thoughts and your words.

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    1.  Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in WriteMonkey to stay focused and productive.
    2.  Distraction-freeWriteMonkey has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
    3.  Support for MarkDownWriteMonkey supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    4.  PortableWriteMonkey can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    The interface, full screen.
    The interface, windowed.
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    OmmWriter

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    47 alternatives to OmmWriter 

    Ommwriter is a simple text processor that firmly believes in making writing a pleasure once again, reinvindicating the close relationship between writer and paper. The more intimate the relation, the smoother the flow of inspiration.

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    1.  Distraction-freeOmmWriter has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
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    • Q10 icon

      Q10

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      • Windows
      38 alternatives to Q10 

      Q10 is a simple but powerful text editor designed and built with writers in mind.

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      1.  PortableQ10 can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
      2.  Distraction-freeQ10 has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
      Discontinued

      Last version dates from 2011.

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    • Byword icon

      Byword

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      • Mac
      • iPhone
      • iPad
      155 alternatives to Byword 

      Byword is designed to make writing more enjoyable with Markdown on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.

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      1.  Support for MarkDownByword supports MarkDown for document formatting.
      2.  Works OfflineByword can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
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    • Dark Room icon

      Dark Room

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      36 alternatives to Dark Room 

      Dark Room is a full screen, distraction free, writing environment. Unlike standard word processors that focus on features, Dark Room is just about you and your text.

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      1.  Distraction-freeDark Room has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
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    • OmPad icon

      OmPad

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      • Online
      35 alternatives to OmPad 

      OmPad is a free, simple, powerful, beautiful and minimal writing app that helps you focus and concentrate on writing great content. Format your text with headings, bold, italic, links, images, lists, code and quotes.

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      1.  PortableOmPad can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
      2.  Distraction-freeOmPad has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
      3.  LightweightOmPad consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
      Default clean theme
      Toolbar for HTML formatting
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      Big Huge Labs Writer

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      • Online
      26 alternatives to Big Huge Labs Writer 

      Writer is a free online distraction free writing environment provided by Big Huge Labs.

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      1.  Works OfflineBig Huge Labs Writer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
      2.  Ad-freeBig Huge Labs Writer doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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      ZenWriter

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      • Mac
      • Windows
      62 alternatives to ZenWriter 

      ZenWriter, a text editor for Windows that cuts out all the distraction and lets you focus on letting your thoughts flow.

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      JDarkRoom

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      • Mac
      • Windows
      • Linux
      40 alternatives to JDarkRoom 

      JDarkRoom is a popular, simple full-screen text file editor with none of the usual bells and whistles that might distract you from the job in hand. If you are writing a speech, novel, essay, thesis or just need to be able to concentrate on your writing, then JDarkRoom may help...

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      Discontinued

      Last version dates from 2010.

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