A quiet space for focused writing
Carnelian is a calm, distraction-free writing app for people who need to get words on the page before they get lost in revision. Typewriter mode keeps you moving. Themes keep it beautiful. And when you're ready, compile your chapters into a finished manuscript.
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Write each chapter in plain markdown files, saved to your PC or with your Cloud provider of choice. When it's time to pull it all together, export the whole thing as a single document to share anywhere.
Carnelian is built around minimal UI, with features like Typewriter and Focus modes to create a zen environment for getting your words on the page.
With six pre-made themes and an in-built theme editor, build your own perfect writing space in Carnelian.
I designed Carnelian due to my own experiences as a writer with ADHD. No matter how much you love it, writing can be hard work, so distraction or procrastination can easily get in the way. Most writing tools tie you in to an account, a particular workflow, or a subscription — I wanted to create a focused editor that can be used anywhere, as part of any workflow, for free. Thanks for trying it out.
— Henry
Carnelian runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Pay what you like, with donations supporting continued maintenance and development.
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