WriteRoom Alternatives

WriteRoom is described as 'For Mac users to write without distractions. WriteRoom is a full screen writing environment. Unlike the cluttered word processors you're used to, WriteRoom lets you focus on writing. Requires Mac OS X 10' and is a popular Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to WriteRoom for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best WriteRoom alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WriteRoom are FocusWriter, Dendron, Rentry.co and Bear.

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  1. Nimble Writer icon
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    Nimble Writer is a general-purpose tool for writing stories, be it short fiction stories or even complete novels or books. It focuses on being distraction-free, simple, and fully customizable.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  2. Blinky icon
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    A retro-inspired text editor for Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    MultiMarkdown Composer is a text editor for Mac that is designed from the ground up around the MultiMarkdown Syntax. It is designed to make writing in MultiMarkdown even easier than it already is, with automatic syntax highlighting, built in previews, easy export to any format...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Odyssey is an application designed to force you to focus on writing. It is a simple editor which allows you to configure a time or a word-count goal, and allows you to lock yourself out of any other application until the goal is complete.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
     
  5. WordGrinder icon
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    WordGrinder is a word processor for processing words. It is not WYSIWYG. It is not point and click. It is not a desktop publisher. It is not a text editor. It does not do fonts and it barely does styles. What it does do is words. It's designed for writing text.

    8 WordGrinder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Scriptable, macros, multipart selection, styles. Multilingual. Text expanding feature. Document Manager. Use any number of keys to execute menu command, e.g. press Command key, then FAU for "Find all uppercase words." Extremely customizable.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Govel icon
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    Govel is a lightweight novel writing and organizing software designed with the intention to leave your hands where they belong: on the keyboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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    A minimalist writing zone, where you can block out all distractions and get to what's important.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Appy Text icon
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    Appy Text is a super fast + lightweight text editor. Immersive too - more content, less chrome. If you're a Notepad user but have been looking for a charmingly simple, modern and free alternative then look no further. Made (carefully) for PC, tablet and phone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Phone
     
  10. Worst Draft icon
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    Worst Draft is a Java-based, minimalist word processor that removes access to the two biggest roadblocks for writers: editing & distractions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
  11. Editorial icon
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    Editorial is a plain text editor for iOS with great Markdown support and powerful automation tools.

    Whether you write personal notes, todo lists, blog posts, screenplays or your next novel — Editorial provides powerful productivity tools you need.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  12. Write Honey icon
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    Write Honey is a free online tool that helps you jot down everything that's on your mind. Doing this is beneficial for many reasons:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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