iA Writer Review – simply. just. write. (NaNoWriMo special review)
App Type: Uncategorized
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By: Information Architects Inc.
Version #: 1.3.7
Date Released: 2011-10-08
Developer: Information Architects Inc.
Price: 0.99
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We are making a batch of reviews of great writing apps for November. Why November? Because NaNoWriMo is going on! What is NaNoWriMo? The National Novel Writing Month! You have a month to write a full novel, and the month is November. And the iPad could be your 2.0 typewriter.
Of course, when reviewing a writing app, you have to use said writing app. And the review for iA Writer has been one of the most smooth so far. Just writing.
What does iA Writer offer? Nothing! Seriously, nothing! You just write. Well, you can do a little more. Word count, read duration count, Dropbox syncing and several export options to round the package. Also several on-screen gestures for re-do, undo, although I prefer using a bluetooth keyboard.
But the greatest option of all… Focus mode. In focus mode, you can only concentrate on the current 2-3 lines. Anything else goes out of focus. It’s just you and your text. And may I say, it’s a gorgeous text. The developers of iA Writer are very proud of their typographical prowess, and it shows. iA Writer sports a clean typewriter font, looking far better than anything else you’ve seen on an iPad screen.
Is iA Writer for you? Depends. Are you an aspiring writer on the go? Then it is for you. We still don’t know how well does it scale to writing a long novel. Do you write on your iPad? Get it. Are you a NanoWriMo participant? You can easily use iA Writer. No doubts! And even more, it is on sale!
Quick Take
Value:High
Would I Buy Again:No doubts
Learning Curve:Very low
Who Is It For:Writers on the go
What I Like:Focus mode
What I Don't Like:Nothing
Final Statement:Maybe not the best writing app... But if it is not, it is a tie
ipad Writer's keyboard extension (with Word and ? ? keys) lets you navigate via arrow keys and type punctuation without switching the keyboard. The unique FocusMode™ lets you concentrate on one sentence at a time. Do and undo with a simple two finger swipe.
ESSENTIAL, EASY TO USE, BEAUTIFUL
Every element of the user interface has been designed and polished to be easy and clear—no settings, no complicated interactions. Writer doesn't need long explanations. You'll be writing your articles, poems and novels in no time.
OUTSTANDING TYPOGRAPHY
Your texts will look spectacular in our iPad-optimized writing typography. It has been developped in collaboration with leading typographers and screen designers with the greatest care for detail.
SAVE AND SYNC
Export and import Writer files directly via email, Dropbox or iTunes File Sharing.
SUPPORT
The latest videos, FAQ, support and tips: https://www.iAWriter.com
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Article By ruben
Ruben Berenguel is finishing his PhD in Mathematics while writing in mostlymaths.net about being a 'geek of all trades'. He also happens to be the senior editor in the What's on iPhone network: any complaints go to him!
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