no-backspace mode
the delete key is off while the timer runs. it forces you forward: no editing, no second-guessing.
write freely. think clearly.
set a timer, write without backspaces, and feel the clarity.
try it
one minute. no backspaces.
type anything. the timer starts on your first keystroke, and the delete key stops working until it ends.
1:00
done.
0 words · 1 minute
that was one minute. imagine doing it every day.
keep your streak going in the app.
nothing you write here is saved or sent anywhere. it stays in this page until you leave.
this is not a journaling app.
or a note-taking app.
if you use it for that, you'll probably use it once and forget it.
this is a freewriting tool.
freewriting was named by teacher ken macrorie and made popular by peter elbow's 1973 book, writing without teachers. you write nonstop for a set time, without worrying about grammar, spelling, or anything.
a pure stream of consciousness.
some rules
- no backspaces
- no fixing spelling
- let your mind wander
- no judgment. trust your mind
notes / personal / 2026
save draft
untitled entry
today was ok fine actually good, i think. i should need to be more disciplined consistent about this stuff practice
12:41
today was ok i think. no, actually better than ok, i just dont want to jinx it. the thing with the
how it works
four steps. that's it.
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open the app
a streak, today's prompt, and one button. nothing else to set up.
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set a timer
1, 5, 10, 15, or 25 minutes. the interface fades away while you write.
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write. no backspaces.
keep moving forward. no editing, no fixing spelling, no second-guessing.
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when the timer ends, you're done
close it and go on with your day.
that's it.
features
built for one thing: helping you think by writing.
timer presets
from a quick 1-minute session to a deep 25-minute dive. 5, 10 and 15 in between.
daily streaks & prompts
“day 12. keep the streak going.” a gentle prompt each morning if you need somewhere to start.
history
revisit every past entry, with the prompt and how long you wrote. unlimited with pro.
cross-platform sync pro
write on your iphone, your mac, or the web. your entries follow you.
completely private
your entries are yours. we never collect, read or sell your writing. also: dark mode, for late-night sessions.
who it's for
anyone with too much in their head.
- founders thinking through hard decisions clarity
- creatives unblocking ideas flow
- anyone processing emotions, stress, or big life changes relief
- people who want to think more clearly about their day perspective
- writers building a daily practice habit
freeflow pro
try it free for 7 days.
keep writing. keep your entries. keep your streak.
- cross-platform sync (ios, mac, web)
- unlimited history
7-day free trial on every plan. without a subscription, entries older than 7 days are hidden.
get freeflow.
for iphone and mac. launching on the app store soon. leave your email and we'll let you know the moment it's live.
can't wait? try it in your browser
faq
questions.
what is freewriting?
freewriting was named by teacher ken macrorie and made popular by peter elbow's 1973 book, writing without teachers. you write nonstop for a set time, without worrying about grammar, spelling, or anything. a pure stream of consciousness.
elbow recommended 10 to 15 minutes a day. freeflow gives you a timer, takes away the delete key, and gets out of the way.
why no backspace?
editing is thinking about how it reads. freewriting is thinking about what you think. with the delete key off, you can't go back to fix a word, so you keep moving forward, and the real stuff comes out.
is my writing private?
yes. your writing stays on your device. no ads, and we never collect, read or sell your writing.
with pro sync, entries sync across your devices. details in the privacy policy.
which devices does it work on?
iphone and mac, with the app store launch coming soon. there's also a web version you can try today. with pro, your entries sync across ios, mac, and web.
what happens after the free trial?
after 7 days you can subscribe to freeflow pro for $4.99/month or $29.99/year. pro includes cross-platform sync and unlimited history.
if you don't subscribe, you can keep writing, but entries older than 7 days are hidden.