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Life & fun · April 23, 2014

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First Draft (beta) – distraction-free writing for first drafts

First Draft (beta) – distraction-free writing for first drafts launched on April 23, 2014 with 11 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 12 years on.

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In plain words

First Draft is a distraction-free writing application designed for composing first drafts. It provides a minimal interface that removes visual distractions to help writers focus on getting words on the page. The tool is intended for anyone looking to write without unnecessary features or interface elements getting in the way. It launched in beta in April 2014.

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