Readit NewsO_W_Grant commented on TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor typwrittr.com... · Posted by u/O_W_Grant
Your own title says it's yet another "minimalistic" one. Maybe you should answer your own question then.
if there's one word in common, it doesn't mean projects will all be the same.
O_W_Grant commented on TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor typwrittr.com... · Posted by u/O_W_Grant
O_W_Grant commented on TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor typwrittr.com... · Posted by u/O_W_Grant
O_W_Grant commented on TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor typwrittr.com... · Posted by u/O_W_Grant
I was thinking aren't all text-editors are minimalistic and distraction free. I use KWrite and Emacs. Emacs is awesome for text-editing. There is nothing in my Emacs expect an empty space to write.
They sure are in some way or another. But 'distraction-free', as a term for editor (and, as well, editor for writers) means ability to go full-screen, so nothing can distract you (like news in another tab). But having a blank paper wasn't what I wanted, I wanted distraction-free editor with nice picture on background, like space nebula when I write scifi novel about space travelling and galactic battles. TypWrittr is a synergy of it.
O_W_Grant commented on TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor typwrittr.com... · Posted by u/O_W_Grant
Great product. Any chance to implement saving files to dropbox?
thanks, Paulo, I will consider it as a feature request, and I will research if it is possible.
O_W_Grant commented on TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor typwrittr.com... · Posted by u/O_W_Grant
I'm sorry, but the background (behind the text) is essentially noise. It will impact your reading which will, of course, impact typing.
And about the "at least me" argument... I'm all for personal inspiration and taste in personal projects, and applaud you for following what you like. But you're trying to provide distraction-free writing for others, so you have to consider their characteristics, you have to consider what science knows about attention, reading and typing - not your taste.
I've noticed that you replied elsewhere that your typographic choice was also motivated by personal taste. Both noisy backgrounds and typography will deeply impact how your product performs in providing distraction-free writing. I think you can balance your personal touch with improvements in the fundamental dimensions of your product.
that is why there's a variety of customization options present - feel free to customize it as you wish. Also, there are two "blank" inspirational presets already build in, much inspired by blank black old terminals.
O_W_Grant commented on TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor typwrittr.com... · Posted by u/O_W_Grant
O_W_Grant commented on TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor typwrittr.com... · Posted by u/O_W_Grant
Distraction-free and minimalistic, with background photography? I mean... not even the text area has a solid background, as it blends with the photography! It's noisy as hell, quite the opposite of what you are selling.
I'm sorry for the criticism, and I do support the initiative, but please try to align your product with your conceptual premises. Validate it, empirically. You claim it to be distraction-free? Try to get some metrics and subjective reviews, test with users. Also, you can stand on the shoulder of giants. There's literature about attention, even about typing.
backgrounds do not distract, at least me, but they do help to dive deeply into story, you just have to find one. And in case you really want to have a blank white paper with black ink - just set it via preferences.
O_W_Grant commented on TypWrittr – Inspirational, Minimalistic, Distraction-free Text editor typwrittr.com... · Posted by u/O_W_Grant
exited to share?? excited to share!
fixed that, thank you!