The top-rated alternative to iA Writer is Joplin, which is open source with a free version. People also recommend Zettlr, Simplenote, Typora and HelixNotes. You're spoiled for choice with Text Editors like iA Writer: we list more than 100 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, the web and iPhone.
ExcellentWriter is supposed to be a tool which lets you organize, write and format your novel inside Excel and in the end lets you use the power of Word to do the finishing touches.
Smolpad is a menubar-first Markdown notes app for macOS, with companion apps for iPhone and iPad (universal purchase). Click the menu bar icon and a notes panel drops down; type, and everything autosaves as plain .md files stored in the user's own iCloud Drive or Dropbox.
MemPad is a plain text outliner and note taking program with a tree structured index. All pages are stored in a single file. User interface available in 20 languages.
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A portable distraction-free writer with customizable themes, auto-save, and overwrite protection. Made with minimalism in mind.
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NoteSR is a secure and offline-first note-taking Android app that creates an encrypted storage space on your device. You can write text notes, attach any type of file to them, and open files directly inside the app — all fully encrypted using AES-256.
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An award-winning & beloved desktop publishing client, exclusively for OS X.
You are a storyteller, passionate about crafting narratives that capture, express, and delight in what it means to be human.
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Get thoughts down quick, do things with them later. Just start typing.
Worst Draft is a Java-based, minimalist word processor that removes access to the two biggest roadblocks for writers: editing & distractions.
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A minimalist writing zone, where you can block out all distractions and get to what's important.
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Nottodbox allows you to create and organize notes, to-dos, and diaries with rich text support in popular formats.
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