Effie is a light, clean, yet powerful markup-based writing and mind-mapping software. It's flexible for: - note-taking - brainstorming - list-making - long-time writing. All your work is saved and synced seamlessly across all your devices.
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Effie
Effie is your writing companion to unleash your creativity. With a simple interface, 1000+ inspirational prompts, and AI-powered templates, Effie helps you get into flow state effortlessly. Cross-device syncing keeps your ideas with you, even offline.
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Launch Team
BiRead
Hey PHers! 👋
I'm Luke, thrilled to introduce Effie - an all-in-one content creation suite that seamlessly integrates minimalist writing, mind mapping, and intelligent AI assistance.
What inspired me to create Effie?
As a content creator, I often found myself struggling with existing tools:
So-called "immersive writing" apps like Ulysses or Bear are still cluttered with buttons. Not exactly distraction-free, right?
These apps often lack Windows and Android versions. They take the easy route with iCloud sync, leaving many users out in the cold.
While outlining tools like Workflowy exist, they fall short in truly streamlining the writing process.
The AI support in most writing tools feels disconnected. I was tired of copying text between multiple windows.
I thought, "There has to be a better way!"
That's when Effie was born. :)
How Effie transforms your writing experience:
Truly distraction-free: Our writing area is as clean as a blank sheet of paper - not a single button in sight.
Seamless cross-platform experience: Write effortlessly across all your devices with automatic syncing. No platform left behind!
Integrated outlining and mind mapping: Clarify your thoughts and structure your ideas without switching tools.
Your intelligent writing companion: Our AI chat sits right beside your document, ready to inspire when you need it most. It can analyze your writing style, discover similar authors, provide professional editor's feedback, and more - all without leaving your writing space.
Exclusive for PHers: 21-day Effie membership
Claim here: https://www.effie.pro/getcode/?code=ph9effie
Effie isn't just another tool – it's your creative companion that understands and enhances your writing journey.
Try it and transform your content creation process!
Cheers,
Luke
BiRead
@yuhao_ye Hey Leo! Thank you for your enthusiasm! You've perfectly captured what we set out to achieve with Effie!
We deeply understand the frustration of juggling between different tools - it breaks the creative flow. That's why we built Effie as an integrated workspace where writing, mind mapping, and AI assistance live together seamlessly.
The distraction-free writing environment is indeed at our core. Every feature, from the minimalist interface to the intelligent AI support, is designed to keep you in that precious flow state.
Your writing journey matters to us, and we're constantly working to make it even more focused and efficient. Feel free to reach out if you have any suggestions or ideas! :)
Effie looks like a fantastic tool for boosting creativity! The combination of AI-powered templates and inspirational prompts makes it so much easier to get into a writing flow.
BiRead
@supa_l Thank you! We designed the prompts and templates to help spark ideas while keeping the writing process natural and fluid. Let us know if you have any suggestions for making the creative flow even better!
BiRead
Chat with AI based on your passage is really impressive! Good luck to Effie!
Qoder
@cassieisready Thank you! We'll keep working hard to make Effie better.
Quorini
so good idea! good luck
Qoder
@katya_prusakova Thanks for your support! 🙏
Magicam
Great tool! Congrats!
Qoder
@arthur_winston3 Thank you! Really appreciate it.
Effie looks fantastic, Luke! The distraction-free writing and integrated AI are perfect for creators.
Qoder
@nimaaksoy Thanks! Really happy you like the design focus. That's exactly what we aimed for.
HabitGo
@sandy_liusy @luke_pioneero This is what happens when a writer actually builds the tool they wish existed.
I love the idea of Effie combining mind mapping, minimalist writing, and AI — especially with real cross-platform support. So many "distraction-free" apps ironically distract me with buttons, sync bugs, or just being Mac-only 🙃
🔥 That inline AI feels like a game-changer. Curious: can it help restructure a messy draft (e.g. turn bullet points into a smooth article) or identify tone inconsistencies?
Also — love that you’re going beyond ChatGPT-like helpers and into editor territory (style analysis, author suggestions… 👏).
Congrats on the launch, Luke! This could be the new go-to for creators who think visually and write deeply.
BiRead
@kui_jason Thanks for diving deep into the design thinking! You're spot on - those friction points from other writing tools directly shaped Effie's development.
On restructuring: yes, the AI can help transform rough notes into structured content while preserving your voice. It analyzes flow, transitions, and tone consistency. You stay in control, but get smart suggestions for improving coherence.
The visual-verbal connection was key for us - mind maps shouldn't feel bolted-on to the writing process. They should naturally feed into your drafts.
Keep the feature ideas coming! We're constantly evolving based on how creators actually work.