{"id":5345,"date":"2021-03-19T15:04:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T09:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/?p=5345"},"modified":"2021-03-19T15:04:03","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T09:34:03","slug":"distraction-free-writing-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/19\/distraction-free-writing-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Author Resource: Focus on Writing with FocusWriter \ud83d\udd0d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many apps that help writers but ironically the internet also throws up an equal number of distractions. The screen is usually cluttered with tabs and endless notifications pop up, so how does a writer write? <a href=\"https:\/\/gottcode.org\/focuswriter\/\">FocusWriter<\/a> is a free open source writing program that can provide some freedom from mass distractions.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Use FocusWriter<\/h2>\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/gottcode.org\/focuswriter\/\">https:\/\/gottcode.org\/focuswriter\/<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5346\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5346\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/19\/distraction-free-writing-focus\/1-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1.jpg?fit=1132%2C595&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1132,595\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Focus Writer\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Focus Writer&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1.jpg?fit=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1.jpg?fit=840%2C441&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5346 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1.jpg?resize=840%2C441&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Focus Writer\" width=\"840\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C538&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1.jpg?resize=768%2C404&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-1.jpg?w=1132&amp;ssl=1 1132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Focus Writer Versions available<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Download the version of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>You arrive on a blank screen with a themed background that you can customize.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5347\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5347\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5347\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/19\/distraction-free-writing-focus\/2-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-1.jpg?fit=1316%2C611&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1316,611\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Themed background\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Space dreams theme at Focus Writer&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-1.jpg?fit=300%2C139&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-1.jpg?fit=840%2C390&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5347\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-1.jpg?resize=840%2C390&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"screengrab of themed background on Focuswriter\" width=\"840\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C475&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C139&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C357&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C557&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2-1.jpg?w=1316&amp;ssl=1 1316w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Space dreams theme at Focus Writer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>FocusWriter Features:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>FocusWriter can be windowed or fullscreen<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Described as a &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/opensource.com\/article\/20\/12\/focuswriter#:~:text=Focuswriter%20is%2C%20admittedly%2C%20actually%20a,smart%20quotes%20on%20and%20off.\">cross between text editor and a word processor<\/a>&#8216;.<\/li>\n<li>Provides TXT, basic RTF, and basic ODT file support<\/li>\n<li>Customizable background themes<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to set time goals and decide the number of words in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Option for typewriter sound effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Recommended or Not?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, if you want a free program that allows you to write with zero distractions. Not great for non-fiction write-ups that need graphics like images or tables. Ideal if you are looking to meet writing goals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for professional help to make your manuscript error-free and take it to next level? Check out our copy editing and proofreading services.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-transparent\" href=\"https:\/\/pothi.com\/editing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More.<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-red\" href=\"https:\/\/publish.pothi.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Talk to Us Today!<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many apps that help writers but ironically the internet also throws up an equal number of distractions. The screen is usually cluttered with tabs and endless notifications pop up, so how does a writer write? FocusWriter is a free open source writing program that can provide some freedom from mass distractions. How &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/19\/distraction-free-writing-focus\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Author Resource: Focus on Writing with FocusWriter \ud83d\udd0d&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5348,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[395],"tags":[424,447],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-prowriting-aid.png?fit=2240%2C1260&ssl=1","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7vAZr-1od","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":5452,"url":"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/12\/manohar-malgonkar-prolific-indian-english-writer\/","url_meta":{"origin":5345,"position":0},"title":"Remembering Manohar Malgonkar, the Prolific Writer Everyone Forgot","date":"July 12, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"One contemporary of the writer Mulk Raj Anand we know little about is a writer who was born on this day in a village in Karnataka - Manohar Malgonkar. 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