Today’s best focused-writing apps are made with writers in mind and offer some or all of the following features:
(We’ll look at word processors and code editors in future articles.) I looked at the top focused-writing apps for OS X to find the best one. Unlike a word processor, which has lots of complex features for formatting and styling text, or a text editor, which is better for complex text modifications or working with specific code languages, a focused-writing app takes a minimalist approach, providing just the necessary text tools for writing and then getting out of your way so you can focus on your words. These apps, increasingly popular of late, allow you to write in a focused environment, export your writings to various formats, possibly apply basic styling, and let you print your work. I tend to use what have come to be known as focused-writing apps. Depending on the type of writing you do, you may want something as simple as a basic text editor or as complex as a full-featured word processor if you write code, you want an editor designed for that type of content. Your documents may be short (tweets and iMessages) or long (reports, stories, or even novels), but you need an app to handle that text.
