Most distraction-free writing apps are about taking away.
All you’re left with is a white screen and maybe a cursor.
With OmmWriter, it’s brilliance isn’t in how much it takes away, but what it adds.
OmmWriter
If I were to describe OmmWriter in one word, it would be: Tranquility.
OmmWriter is built around the idea of surrounding the writer’s visual and listening senses in a tranquil and subdued place. It eliminates distractions by presenting a subtle substitute.
Sight
Ommwriter provides writers with the option to select both the font style and size they want to see as they weave their literary magic.
You can select a number of subtle backgrounds, and the iPad version lets writers adjust the location of the on-screen keyboard.
Sound
Ommwriter suggests putting in your ear buds, as to silence the outside world, and fill your ears with music. If you like to write to loud jammin’ music, stay clear of this option. You can select a number of music loops that have a “sounds of nature” fantasy style to them. You can also select how your keystrokes integrate into the soundtrack.
For instance, I chose a very light sounding wind chime. As I type faster and longer, it builds with intensity. When I stop, backspace, or slow down, the chimes would decrease. It was all very subtle, and all very cool.
Flavors
OmmWriter comes in a variety of delicious flavors:
- OmmWriter Dana I – Mac – Free!
- OmmWriter Dana II – Mac – $5
- OmmWriter Dana I – PC – Free!
- OmmWriter Dana II – PC – $5
- OmmWriter for iPad – $5
The difference between the free and paid is the number of visual and audible choices.
The pricing is very interesting.
OmmWriter doesn’t set the price. It’s based on what users get out of OmmWriter. As a result, they have set a minimum price of $4.11, while the average “offering” is $7.33.
The iPad version is locked-in, however, for $4.99 at the Apple App Store.
Conclusion
Give OmmWriter a try. It’s free to download to your desktop, and if you like it, spring for the full version.
Here’s the new iPad version in action:
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You can save your document as you go, and export them to a standard text file (.txt).
Learn more about OmmWriter, download the free version, and purchase the full; or go to the Apple App Store to grab a copy of OmmWriter for you iPad.
I think you’ll enjoy it!
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