7 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
7 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

New breakthrough in writing... Writing in a darkroom!

by richard-pc
6 replies
Hi there.

For all Warriors who write a lot (i.e articles, blogs, ebooks, etc), let me introduce you to a tool I was recently introduced to.

On my mac this is called 'WriteRoom' and on a PC it is called 'Dark Room' (http://they.misled.us/dark-room).

The application is a no frills word processor which on launching, immediately turns your screen to black, and you are faced with just a blinking green cursor and your thoughts. Your desktop is totally replaced with the void of black space.

No distractions, no fancy buttons to press, just you alone with your thoughts.

I now use writeroom all the time, even to draft emails. On my mac, it will even read back the text so I can listen to it before I send. This works for really well for me.

Anyway, both mac and pc versions are free to try, and I encourage you to do so!

Happy writing

Richard
#breakthrough #darkroom #writing
  • Profile picture of the author mookinman
    Sounds good! I actually like the sound of this. It'll take me back to my Commodore Amiga days!
    Signature
    Learn in 2-3 days what most men spend a lifetime trying to figure out.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[105651].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      It'll take me back to my Commodore Amiga days!
      [sigh] Entering nostalgic mode...

      Remember TxEd Plus? When I got my first PC, I went crazy trying to find a text editor for it that was even close.

      [sigh]
      Signature
      .
      Stop by Paul's Pub - my little hangout on Facebook.

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[105744].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ellis
    Hmm, that looks pretty cool. Thanks Richard!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[105665].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Chris Lockwood
    Green text on a black background is hard on the eyes.

    If you're worried about distractions, why not just maximize your word processor window so it fills the screen?
    Signature
    Comprehensive membership site training
    My other blog
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[106000].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author richard-pc
      Originally Posted by Chris Lockwood View Post

      Green text on a black background is hard on the eyes.

      If you're worried about distractions, why not just maximize your word processor window so it fills the screen?
      You can actually set it to a white background with black text. It is more about the fact that it fills you screen the moment you launch the application, and from then on, no distractions.
      Signature
      Download a FREE MP3 spoken-word copy of my best selling book - Millionaire Upgrade. Inspired by a true story with Sir Richard Branson, and interviews with 51 self-made millionaires, you'll quickly learn how to leverage your own millionaire mindset, and build your own multi-million dollar business. To claim your own copy, just visit www.FreeMillionaireUpgradeBook.com (physical book sells on Amazon for $19.99).
      .
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[106050].message }}

Trending Topics