Everything you need to write consistently
We help you put words on the blank page, so you can finish your stories. (We’re like a gym, but for writers)

A complete tool for the modern writer

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Writing Software

Write, organize and track your projects
Cloud save & version history Customizable writing editor Writing goals & stats
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Writing Training

Increase your daily words written
Timed writing battles Writing quests & challenges Writing sprints, multiplayer battles & more!
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Writing Streaks

Develop a consistent writing habit
Streak rewards Streak saves (for rainy days) Charts, goals & stats
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Writing Game

A game world for writers
Defeat monsters by writing 40 diverse areas to explore Level up your hero Millions of words of content
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Writing Community

Connect with a global community
Forum & Discord for writers Year-round special events Writing contests
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We love words!
6+ Billion Words Written
125,000+ Files
19,000+ Projects
5 Million Words Written A Day

Finish your story

From blank page to finished manuscript, we’re here to help you write your books.

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Write more than ever before

Train your writing output and stamina with our strength building features for writers.

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“A reminder that @4thewords is awesome. It turns the writing process into an RPG game where you fight monsters by writing. Quests! Gear! Costumes!

Thanks for giving me inspiration and strength to write during the roughest times.”
Mary Robinette Kowal
Nebula & Hugo-awarded author of The Calculating Stars
4thewords Stats6,203 Battles Fought629 Day Streak2.4 million words written

Get inspired by a writing universe

Have fun writing and exploring a vibrant game world made for writers!

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Feel the excitement of writing in a group

Become a member of a writing team that takes on large multiplayer monsters together.

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Active writing community

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Double your daily words written

Different battle modes crafted to push your writing to new heights. One million words, one chunk at a time.

Writing BattlesWrite before time runs out
Endurance SprintsDon’t stop writing for a period of time
Multiplayer BattlesJoin a team of 2-8 writers to take on large monsters together

Build long-term stamina

Our streak system help you stay motivated on those long projects.

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Features that will supercharge your writing

Huge diverse game world

Millions of words of content ready to be explored at your own pace

Build your Hero Collection

Collect items, build battle weapons and personalize your character

Battle Potions

Use potions in battle to deal extra damage or buy extra time

Master Monsters

Gain mastery over monsters when you defeat them repeatedly, unlocking rewards

Community of writers

Connect, ask for advice and share wins with other writers in the forum

Realtime Special Events

New and fresh content throughout the year

8 Years of Streak Rewards

A timeline of rewards from day 1 to day 2,920 (and counting)

Daily Challenges

Writing challenges that reset every day

Streak Saver Item

Repair or reserve broken streak days, for when life gets in the way

"This tool is the best for writing productivity!"

-sarahklwilson