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FocusWriter

Simple but configurable and themeable, distraction-free text editor for writers. Open-source and available across desktop platforms.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux PortableApps.com
Customizable Distraction free writing Distraction-free UI Auto-saving ... Daily progress tracker Fullscreen support Multiple languages Distraction-free UI Portable Skin customization Tabbed interface Writing statistics Add a feature

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iA Writer

The key to good writing is not that magical glass of Bordeaux, the right kind of tobacco or that groovy background music. The key is focus. What you need to write well...

Commercial Mac Windows Android iPhone Android Tablet ... iPad
Nested Folders Notetaking Distraction free writing HTML/CSS/JS rendering ... Integrated into iOS Support for LaTeX Night mode/Dark Theme Distraction-free UI Writing tool Add a feature

81 Like
WriteMonkey

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

Freemium Mac Windows Linux
Pomodoro timer Command palette Customizable Distraction free writing ... Fullscreen support MarkDown support Distraction-free UI Portable Add a feature

118 Like
Byword

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

Commercial $ $ $ Mac iPhone iPad
MarkDown support Distraction free writing Dropbox integration Grammar check ... Works Offline Text expansion Add a feature

49 Like
Rentry.co

Markdown pastebin and publishing service with preview, custom urls and editing. Fast, simple and free.

Free Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Console Terminal
Live Preview MarkDown support Anonymity Command line ... Command line interface Command Line support Distraction free writing Lightweight Notetaking Pastebin Publishing Social Bookmarking Tab preview Terminal emulator Web hosting Add a feature

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Q10

Q10 is a simple but powerful text editor designed and built with writers in mind.
- Discontinued
  Last version dates from 2011.
Free Windows
Distraction free writing Fullscreen support Multiple languages Distraction-free UI ... Portable Add a feature

55 Like
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...

Commercial Mac Windows
Distraction-free UI Writing tool Add a feature

41 Like
WriteRoom

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...
- Discontinued
  The program is no longer available for iOS. The Mac version, v3.2.1, released in August 2012, can be still bought from the AppStore.
Commercial Mac
Distraction free writing Fullscreen support Distraction-free UI Notetaking ... Writing tool Add a feature

50 Like
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TheRightMargin

TheRightMargin is a smart writing tool. TheRightMargin uses a goal-driven approach to help users finish what they write with smart suggestions, project goal...

Commercial Web
Timer for tasks Custom templates Distraction free writing Goal Tracking ... Visual timeline Writing tool Add a feature

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Calmly Writer

Calmly Writer is a professional text editor designed to focus on what you want to tell, with a simple, unobtrusive and distraction-free user interface.

Free Web Chrome OS
Convert images to PDF Distraction-free UI Web fonts Add a feature

12 Like

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Alternatives to Zen for all platforms with any license

FocusWriter

iA Writer

WriteMonkey

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Q10

OmmWriter

WriteRoom

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