Notes on Typewriter Note: why it exists, how it works, what's changing.
How to Quiet Your Inner Editor and Actually Finish a First Draft
Stuck rewriting the same opening sentence for the tenth time? How to quiet your inner editor, get a messy first draft down, and fix it properly later.
Markdown vs. Rich Text: What Should You Actually Draft In?
Markdown vs rich text for writers: why Google Docs' toolbar costs you more than it gives a first draft, and when rich formatting actually earns its keep.
Can You Do Morning Pages Without a Notebook?
Julia Cameron says morning pages have to be handwritten. A practical look at what the practice actually needs, and whether typing them still works.
Digital Journaling vs. Paper Journals: Which One Actually Sticks
Digital journaling vs paper journals, compared honestly: what each format really does for a daily writing habit, and who should pick which.
How Many Words Should You Write a Day? A Realistic Answer
Looking for a daily word count goal? Why Stephen King's 2,000 words won't work for you, and how to pick a number that actually fits your life.
How to Build a Daily Writing Habit That Actually Sticks
Most daily writing habits die around day eleven. A practical look at why, and a smaller, more honest way to build one that actually lasts.
Why Writers Are Going Back to Analog-Style Writing Tools
Fountain pens, vinyl, film cameras — and now typewriter-style apps. Why analog writing tools are having a comeback, and what people actually miss.
How to Organize Your Writing Without a Complicated System
Struggling to organize your writing? A practical look at why project-management tools overcomplicate it, and what a simpler system for writers actually looks like.
Why I turned my note-taking app into a typewriter
Typewriter Note is built for writing without distractions: no toolbar, no endless formatting, just the text. Here's why I built it this way and what it does today.
How to Focus When Writing: Practical Tips to Beat Distractions
Struggling to focus while writing? Practical, tested tips for your environment and tools, so you write with fewer distractions and more consistency.
The Best Distraction-Free Writing Apps in 2026
Looking for a distraction-free writing app? An honest 2026 comparison of the best minimalist tools, and where a typewriter-style editor fits.