Flowdrafter

Write first drafts faster by not editing as you go

411 followers

Write first drafts faster by not editing as you go

411 followers

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A (weird-at-first!) free tool to help you write more productively by preventing you from editing as you go. Instead, get your first draft written as quickly as possible. Once you have a first draft, you can then edit and refine it as you like.

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Launch tags:Productivity•Writing•Text Editors

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"Great tool for overcoming writer's block! By focusing solely on drafting without editing, it helps you get your first draft done quickly—just like using tickets to get straight to the event. Once your draft is complete, you can refine it at your own pace. Definitely worth trying!"https://ticketsearch.in/

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1yr ago

This is such a clever idea. I always get stuck trying to make things perfect on the first try, which slows me down a lot. Forcing myself to just write without editing sounds weird, but I can see how it would really help. Excited to give this a try for my next draft!

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1yr ago

stagewise

I wonder how you ended up building this 😁 But in retrospect it makes sense, cool idea!

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1yr ago

Maker

@juliangoetze Thanks Julian! A lot of the inspiration actually came from Claude.ai - I asked it "For authors who might hire a writing coach, what are 10 problems they might have, as they would describe them?" and one of the things it suggested was this: "I keep editing as I write, and it's taking me forever to make progress. I'll spend an entire writing session perfecting one paragraph."

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1yr ago

Tempstr

@mattcollinsuk I love the concept! ❤️

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1yr ago

Wow, as someone who struggles with perfectionism and overthinking, I found this such a great idea—one of those that make you go, "How come no one thought of this before?" Congrats on the launch!

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1yr ago

Pocket Hansei

I see this is particularly useful for: - Breaking through writer's block - First drafts of creative writing - Brainstorming sessions - Personal journaling - Situations where quantity over quality is initially more important However, for technical writing or formal documents where accuracy is crucial from the start, this might not be the best approach.

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1yr ago

Flowdrafter A is an innovative and effective tool for overcoming writer's block and boosting productivity. By preventing you from editing as you write, it forces you to focus on getting your ideas down quickly, which can be incredibly useful for first drafts. The "weird-at-first" approach makes sense because many writers struggle with perfectionism and over-editing, which can slow progress. Once the draft is complete, you can refine it without losing momentum. If you're looking for a way to write more efficiently, Flowdrafter A is definitely worth trying!

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