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Learn Writer in 7 Steps

Get started with Writer in this 20-minute course that shows you how to find your focus, flow, and improve your writing style.

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Quick Tour

Get to know Writer’s user interface.

3 MIN

2 MIN

Write With Focus

Eliminate distractions and start writing—fast.

3 MIN

1 MIN

Format Text

Add formatting to your text using Markdown.

2 MIN

4 MIN

Edit and Polish

Use Style Check and Syntax Highlight to make your work shine.

2 MIN

Stay Organized

Set up folders and favorites for easy access.

3 MIN

2 MIN

Track Authors and AI

Keep track of what others write, including Al.

3 MIN

2 MIN

Share and Export

Publish and share your work with others.

2 MIN

How to Videos

You've learned the basics. Now it is time to specialize.

iA Writer 101 - Quick tour

Writer 101 - Focus on writing

Writer 101 - Turning the tables on AI

Writer 101 - Organize your work

Writer 101 - Editing tools

Writer 101 - Export and share

Writer 101 - Markdown Guide

Writing Tips

Curated articles from authorities on writing. Learn the rules. Break them like an artist.

The Art of Screenwriting

Script doctors are the forgotten wizards behind every good film. We interviewed one.

How to Build Worlds—and Why

Building worlds is a wonderful inspiration to write and a rewarding pastime in itself.

Why write?

Writing is part of lifelong learning process that keeps us awake, sharp and connected.

Turning the Tables on AI

AI is sold to make us think less... How about using AI not to think less but *more*?

The iA Writer Template for Screenwriters

If you know markdown, you’ll get the basics in ten Minutes. And then off you go, typing away on your screenplay.

Your First Novel (4/4)

How to create a writing setup and stay motivated to the very end.

Your First Novel (3/4)

How to create an outline for your story, and do the research you need.

Your First Novel (2/4)

How to build memorable characters and unique worlds for your first novel.

Your First Novel (1/4)

How to select your topic, find the driving question, and set up a basic daily routine.

Daily Writing Habit: Emergency Kit

We've put together five hacks for creative writing to get your hands back on the keyboard. So, fire up iA Writer and get ready to embark on your writing adventure, once more.

Writing by Numbers

Starting to write can feel like sucking on a lemon. Here's a simple way to plan, start and guide your writing: Use numbers to control your journey.

Markdown in Academic Writing

Academic writing should be "clear, concise, focused, structured, and backed by evidence." Markdown and iA Writer are a winning combination for achieving this.

After all, everyone is distracted once in a while

Staying focused is tough for many, especially those with ADHD. Let’s see how iA Writer helps address the challenges of distractions and focus.

Music in Writing

Being fully immersed in writing is like composing and playing music while we drum up our perceptions into letters, words, sentences, and paragraphs. How does it all play together?

Politics and the English Language

An essay by George Orwell that advocates simplicity and precision in writing for clearer thinking and honest communication.

The Elements of Style

A timeless guide to clear and effective writing that still influences authors today. Written by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White.

Good Writing is Good Thinking

Great writing is more about thoughtful reflection than following rules. Karl Philipp Moritz encourages writers to find and develop their own unique style.

Using Parts of Speech to Improve Your Writing

Discover iA Writer’s Syntax Highlight tool, which gives you a more structured view of your text and improves your writing style.

Writer vs Word

Microsoft Word is the classic do-all text editor used by... just about everyone. How does it compare to a modern, focused writing app like iA Writer?

Want to write? Here is how to get started

“Only write when you have something to say.” It’s short and sound advice. But, how do we know if we have something to say?