Skrive — Distraction-Free Writing App for Mac

Built for writers

Focus Mode

A clean, distraction-free writing environment that fades everything but the paragraph you're working on. No toolbars, no clutter — just you and your words.

Typewriter Experience

Typewriter scrolling keeps your cursor centered on screen. Optional typing sounds bring the tactile satisfaction of mechanical keys to your writing.

Book Structure

Organize your work into Outline, Chapters, Front Matter, Back Matter, Characters, Locations, Research Notes, and other folders of your choice. Everything lives in a sidebar, always one click away.

Export Anywhere

When your manuscript is ready, export to the format you need. One click, no fuss — your words, your format.

PDF

DOCX

ePub

Markdown

Plain Text

/ Quick Format Menu

Press / to instantly access formatting options. Save time by keeping your hands where they belong: on the keys.

Writing Goals

Set your daily or session goals and track your progress. Stay motivated and build a consistent writing habit, one word at a time.

Coming soon

Skrive is maturing every day to cover all your needs. Here's what's next.

iPadOS App

Take your writing anywhere. The full Skrive experience on iPad.

Cloud Sync

Seamlessly sync your projects across all your devices via iCloud.

Version History

Snapshots saved automatically so you can go back to any point.

Highlighting

Mark passages to come back to for edits and revisions.

Ask Your Book

Get relevant information instantly, like a memory that works across your entire book.

Sharing

Share with editors for feedback and commenting.

Pricing

$29

Introductory Price

One-time purchase. Yours forever. On all devices.

Mac

iPadOS Coming Soon

iOS Coming Soon

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