I've been writing more on paper these days because of the ever present distractions on my computer. Incoming mail, instant messaging, and just plain toolbars, tabs, and links - are too distracting when I really want to concentrate on the writing.
Yesterday, a friend recommended the DarkRoom editor. DarkRoom, a Windows replication of the Mac's WriteRoom editor, literally darkens the screen - so that the only things visible are your words. You can select the display font, size, and color, as well as the page width. That's it - the rest is completely blank. No toolbars, no popping messages, no menus.
The black screen is a little intimidating at first, true, but once you get into the writing - there is nothing to stop you or hold you back. All you see are your words, and that's all you focus on.
What a joy!
4 comments:
That's pretty cool!
My choice would be black on white. I'm not sure what the point is with the funky colors...
It actually lets you do that. You can change the background color to white and the letters to black.
I tried it, and I find that pale blue letters on black background is easiest on the eyes.
Curious. I'd be interested in seeing this feature. Too bad I didn't read this blog until *after* I met you...
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