Separate writing & editing in Google Docs™. Finish what you start.
Listing updated:June 17, 2025
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Overview
Stop Fighting Your Inner Editor. Start Finishing Your Writing.

Do you spend hours obsessing over a single paragraph in Google Docs™? Do you endlessly revise and delete, watching deadlines loom while your word count barely budges? If so, you understand the crippling problem that haunts every writer: the relentless inner critic that demands perfection before progress.

We built WordFokus based on a breakthrough realization: the writing brain and editing brain simply cannot coexist. They are opposing forces. Trying to write and edit simultaneously leads to frustration, procrastination, and unfinished projects.

WordFokus is the Google Docs™ add-on designed to liberate your creativity by enforcing a clear separation between writing and editing. Our mission is to free you from perfectionism paralysis by providing a focused environment where words can flow naturally, without judgment.

How WordFokus Creates Separation:

WordFokus works seamlessly within Google Docs™, offering unique Focus Modes that physically prevent or discourage self-editing during the crucial creation phase:

✍️ Blur Mode (Free): Gentle Separation. Keeps your recent writing sharp while gently blurring previous text. See the context without getting bogged down in constant revision. Ideal for drafting and structured work where referencing is needed but tinkering is discouraged.
👻 Ghost Mode (PRO): Complete Separation. Forces forward momentum by making previous text fade away entirely as you type. Silences your inner editor and breaks the write-edit-delete cycle. Perfect for first drafts, brainstorming, and overcoming writer's block.
⌨️ Typewriter Mode (PRO): Focused Separation. Centers your current line on the screen, reducing eye strain and minimizing the visibility of surrounding text. Creates an immersive, rhythmic writing experience, optionally enhanced with classic typing sounds.

Beyond Focus Modes - Build Better Habits:

WordFokus isn't just about removing distractions; it's about building sustainable writing habits:

📊 Track Your Progress: Visualize your consistency with daily/monthly stats and an activity heatmap. See your word counts, session times, and writing speed.
🔥 Build Streaks & Earn Achievements: Stay motivated by tracking consecutive writing days and unlocking badges for milestones and consistency.
🚀 Momentum System (PRO): Get real-time visual feedback on your writing rhythm to help you enter and maintain a productive flow state.
⏱️ Pomodoro Timer: Integrate focused work intervals with scheduled breaks directly into your writing session (Standard intervals free, custom intervals PRO).
💾 Worry-Free Autosave: Your work is saved frequently within the focus session, with easy recovery if interrupted. Click "Save & Exit" to seamlessly sync back to your Google Doc™.
⚙️ Customize Your Environment: Adjust fonts (Serif/Monospace PRO), font size, and toggle Dark Mode (PRO) to create your ideal writing space.

Who is WordFokus For?

WordFokus is for anyone using Google Docs™ who wants to write more effectively:

- Novelists & Screenwriters paralyzed by the blank page or constant revisions.
- Students & Academics needing deep focus for essays and research papers.
- Bloggers & Content Creators striving for consistent, efficient output.
- Professionals drafting reports, proposals, or emails without distraction.
- Anyone tired of fighting their inner critic and ready to finish what they start!

Get Started for Free!

Install WordFokus today and experience the core benefits of separated writing and editing with our free features. Upgrade to WordFokus PRO to unlock all focus modes, advanced analytics, momentum tracking, and full customization.

Stop scrolling, stop editing, start writing. Install WordFokus now!

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