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FoxQuill is an offline writing app which prioritizes simplicity and aesthetics while giving writers the necessary tools they need.

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FoxQuill's writing view. Chapter one of a novel, set in a serif face, with the chapter list folded away to Roman numerals on the left.FoxQuill's writing view. Chapter one of a novel, set in a serif face, with the chapter list folded away to Roman numerals on the left.FoxQuill's writing view. Chapter one of a novel, set in a serif face, with the chapter list folded away to Roman numerals on the left.FoxQuill's writing view. Chapter one of a novel, set in a serif face, with the chapter list folded away to Roman numerals on the left.
The writing view, chapter one.

I. The idea

Writing software used to be simple.

Open, write, and save.

Open, write, and save. That's what it used to be before infinite subscription services took over.

FoxQuill works like software used to. Simply download the program and use it offline. Tired of subscriptions? We offer a lifetime license option.

II. The page

One scene at a time.

Everything except your draft gets out of the way.

The writing view with the chapter sidebar open on the left and the Cards rail open on the right.
Fig. 1The writing view, with the chapter list open on the left and the cards rail on the right.

Write in scenes.

Scenes break a chapter up into sizeable portions to keep you focused.

The right sidebar holds cards which link to characters, locations, and more. Or switch to your notes and outline to prompt you as you write.

Focus mode: only the text on a plain page, with a sprint timer counting down in the bar at the bottom.
Fig. 2Focus mode, with a sprint counting down in the bar at the bottom.

Focus on what's important.

Focus mode hides everything except your draft. Start a writing sprint at the bottom and keep track of your word count as you go.

III. The library

Organize your world in cards.

Characters, places, creatures, items, and lore, each on a card.

The Library: a grid of story cards for characters, places, items and events, each with a large initial and a one-line summary.
Fig. 3The Library, one card for each character, place, item, and event.

Use cards to worldbuild.

Create cards for characters, locations, creatures, items, lore, and more. As you write, FoxQuill surfaces cards your scene mentions.

The relationship map: cards drawn as points joined by lines, labeled with how they relate.
Fig. 4The relationship map. Cards are points, and the lines between them say how they relate.

See how they connect.

The relationship map offers an easy and visual way to understand the links between your cards.

IV. The count

Set goals to stay motivated.

A year of small squares, one for every day you wrote.

The Statistics page: today's words and minutes, a best streak of thirteen days, a year of small squares, and a bar chart of words a day.
Fig. 5Statistics. Today's words and minutes, the best streak, and a year of days.

Track your word count in real time.

Set goals for yourself, and stay motivated to write. See your writing through the months and years.

V. The vibe

Four themes.

Paper by day, Forest by night.

The writing view in the theme
Fig. 6 Paper
The writing view in the theme
Fig. 7 Forest
The writing view in the theme
Fig. 8 Ink
The writing view in the theme
Fig. 9 Dusk

VI. The rest

What FoxQuill does not do.

Your book is one file on your disk.

  • No account

    Nothing to sign up for. Install it and it opens.

  • No cloud

    Your book is one file on your disk. Back it up like any other file.

  • No telemetry

    FoxQuill never sends your data outside the app.

  • No lock-in

    Export to Word, EPUB, PDF, Markdown or plain text at any time. Import from Word, Scrivener, Markdown and plain text.

  • Completely optional AI

    We get it, AI isn't for everyone. All AI features are disabled by default, but can be enabled if that's your thing.

VII. The community

You are not writing alone.

Join FoxQuill's Discord community! Submit bug reports or feedback and engage with other writers.

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VIII. The price

Buy it once, or pay monthly.

Try it free for seven days first.

Lifetime

US$59 one payment

Receive every FoxQuill v1 update, and use on up to three computers. Works forever.

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Monthly

US$4.99 a month

Receive every update of FoxQuill for as long as you keep it. Cancel any time.

Start monthly (opens in a new tab)

Try FoxQuill free for seven days first. Refunds within 14 days, no questions asked. See the pricing page for details.

IX. The end

Start writing tonight.

Download it, open it, and write. There is nothing to set up.

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