Ommwriter
“Welcome back to concentration.”
That’s the tagline for Ommwriter, a new computer application for writers that transforms their desktop into a stark, wintry landscape. It can also be toggled to display a textured sort of burlap canvas or a plain white screen. Either way, all that remains is a blinking cursor and the endless expanse of the user’s mind.
Now write.
Cos that’s the point! Ommwriter blocks out all of the digital distractions that can hinder the creative process, leaving you alone with your thoughts. It brings along 7 different ambient soundtracks and a variety of ear-pleasing keystroke sound effects to encourage productivity. All in all: very Zen. When you’re finished, you simply click a button and save your file like you would in any other word processor.
I love the marriage of simple design and a word processor, and Ommwriter has really nailed a clever concept. I’ve been using it for a few weeks, in a daydreaming sense. It’s perfect for brainstorming, jotting notes and ideas.
Below the fold, check out the quick instructional video to see the app in action! Keeping with the program’s less-is-more theme, it doesn’t come with any documentation.
